Author Topic: Does anyone else like unpainted engine fins? (Read 3303 times)

Motorbreath · « **on:** 17 January 2013, 09:16:59 pm »

I think it looks much better but it seems that nobody else do this.

EDIT: Sorry I realize I did not explain it very well. I was talking about sanding the smaller lower fins that came painted from the factory, below the big unpainted ones.

Dead Eye · « **Reply #1 on:** 17 January 2013, 09:28:29 pm »

My previous bike had unpainted fins and I agree it does look nice

Exupnut · « **Reply #2 on:** 17 January 2013, 10:50:35 pm »

pretty much the same lookin bike as my long gone 600.the prob is u have an edge where the paint finishes exposing the allly fin and that is where the paint will flake after usage in our british weather over time. also the heat generated buy the block will unhinge the paint at the line of the fin. it is unevitable with time. i used heat resistant paint to touch it up and after a while it will kinda bond to the existing finish with the heat that the engine creates and form a better finish along that line.

Motorbreath · « **Reply #3 on:** 18 January 2013, 06:49:27 pm »

Quote from: Dead Eye on 17 January 2013, 09:28:29 pm

My previous bike had unpainted fins and I agree it does look nice

But, did it burn???

Sorry to hear that

Quote from: Exupnut on 17 January 2013, 10:50:35 pm

pretty much the same lookin bike as my long gone 600.the prob is u have an edge where the paint finishes exposing the allly fin and that is where the paint will flake after usage in our british weather over time. also the heat generated buy the block will unhinge the paint at the line of the fin. it is unevitable with time. i used heat resistant paint to touch it up and after a while it will kinda bond to the existing finish with the heat that the engine creates and form a better finish along that line.

Good to know. I think mine is safe, dry weather here. Part of one fin has been exposed without problem since I bought it, 7 years ago. It gave me the idea of stripping the others.

Doddsie · « **Reply #4 on:** 18 January 2013, 06:59:38 pm »

Eh??? I thought they were all unpainted????

Motorbreath · « **Reply #5 on:** 18 January 2013, 07:18:46 pm »

Only the bigger upper ones came unpainted from factory. The smaller lower ones didn't.

Doddsie · « **Reply #6 on:** 18 January 2013, 07:52:13 pm »

Ah yes, I see what you mean now. Often wondered why didnt they paint the bottom of the engine black instead of leaving it. That grey/black line stands out like a sore thumb!

Motorbreath · « **Reply #7 on:** 18 January 2013, 08:23:48 pm »

I agree. I didn't pay attention before but it looks unfinished.

Dead Eye · « **Reply #8 on:** 18 January 2013, 08:27:11 pm »

Quote from: Motorbreath on 18 January 2013, 06:49:27 pm

Quote from: Dead Eye on 17 January 2013, 09:28:29 pm
My previous bike had unpainted fins and I agree it does look nice

But, did it burn??? Sorry to hear that

I'm confused, I'm not sure I understand the question? But yes, the bike did burn :P Most of the paint survived strangely though, but its obviously not in great condition

His Dudeness · « **Reply #9 on:** 18 January 2013, 10:30:05 pm »

I like the original unpainted look on the fins. you can get them looking great with a bit of 1500 wet and dry paper. shiney

Quote from: Dead Eye on 18 January 2013, 08:27:11 pm

I'm confused, I'm not sure I understand the question? But yes, the bike did burn :P Most of the paint survived strangely though, but its obviously not in great condition

are you going for another fazer dead eye?

Dead Eye · « **Reply #10 on:** 18 January 2013, 10:48:50 pm »

I'm certainly trying to - if all goes well I might be getting one early next week, so fingers crossed

His Dudeness · « **Reply #11 on:** 18 January 2013, 11:15:01 pm »

nice one!

CharlieDee · « **Reply #12 on:** 20 January 2013, 12:02:36 pm »

Looks like the 1500 W&D is coming out!! really like that!!

Fordy · « **Reply #13 on:** 21 January 2013, 11:06:02 pm »

something else i am going to have to do it looks much better i didnt c it at first.

JZS 600 · « **Reply #14 on:** 25 January 2013, 08:20:24 pm »

I think unpainted fins add character, and I like it.

IMHO, I would not paint the whole engine black if I was doing a refurb on it.

Hobgoblin · « **Reply #15 on:** 29 January 2013, 10:07:20 pm »

Hi, My silver Fazer 600 1999 has the fins painted black, and on that colour I prefer it.
On a black bike I think the silver fins look cool, the colour of the bike alters how you look at things.
Keith.

Motorbreath · « **Reply #16 on:** 31 January 2013, 01:30:25 pm »

Quote from: Hobgoblin on 29 January 2013, 10:07:20 pm

Hi, My silver Fazer 600 1999 has the fins painted black, and on that colour I prefer it.
On a black bike I think the silver fins look cool, the colour of the bike alters how you look at things.
Keith.

Yes I get your point. I think something similar happens to the foxeye models.

I did not explain myself very well either. The thread was about sanding the lower small ones that came painted from stock. I have seen some engines totally painted, but no one with all fins sanded.

Tibbs · « **Reply #17 on:** 31 January 2013, 06:27:26 pm »

On a black bike it looks awesome for sure.

Hobgoblin · « **Reply #18 on:** 02 February 2013, 11:06:26 pm »

You've got me tempted to sand all the bloody fins now, just to see what it looks like on a silver bike!

Motorbreath · « **Reply #19 on:** 04 February 2013, 06:43:51 pm »

Post pictures if you do it!

Dead Eye · « **Reply #20 on:** 04 February 2013, 09:06:53 pm »

As my engine is out and I'm planning on re-painting it, I may sand back all the fins as well