Radiator Frames - Color Me Black mod - Yamaha FZ6 Forums - International FZ6 Motorcycle Community Forum

**nimzotech** · 04-06-2008, 01:55 AM

As I was circling my bike and contemplating my next mod, I noticed something oddly out of place. The side radiator frames are painted metallic silver - completely out place considering the radiator and the surrounding frame is black. I was not going to give those guys a blind eye.

Items needed:

High Temp resistant paint (< $10 at a hardware shop. I used matte black)
4mm Allen wrench
20 - 40 mins (I recommend applying two coats of paint as the first time I painted it kind of faded)

Before

After

As you can see the radiator frames look like they belong in the set now.

rodb · 04-06-2008, 02:59 AM

very good !! next, the footpeg mounts, and the rear pegs ... why is it silver in the first place??

(i'm a talker, not a doer, but, real soon now ...)

Cloggy · 04-06-2008, 03:03 AM

That looks reeeaal sweet. It's just a small detail but it looks good

**reiobard** · 04-06-2008, 04:48 AM

looking good. sounds like it was quick and easy too

I like easy mods...

**Hellgate** · 04-06-2008, 06:14 AM

Nimzotech - Looks great, the lower looks awesome too! I need to get my butt in gear on the radiator guards, simple, inexpensive and looks great.

NICE!

tolgatt · 04-06-2008, 06:49 AM

i did the radiator covers and the rear pegs couple months ago with flat black,,i think they look great.....im just curious if that paint will hold up....i dont want to paint them over and over again,,i got 2 layers also,,lets see how strong they are

chuckfz6ryder · 04-06-2008, 10:25 AM

Thanks, now I need to do some painting. At least this is one mod I can afford. I didn't notice how bad the silver looked until now.

**nimzotech** · 04-06-2008, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tolgatt

i did the radiator covers and the rear pegs couple months ago with flat black,,i think they look great.....im just curious if that paint will hold up....i dont want to paint them over and over again,,i got 2 layers also,,lets see how strong they are

Looks good mate! Did you use the High-Temperature resistant paint? My was even designed for radiators and BBQs

mglowe · 04-14-2008, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nimzotech

...My was even designed for radiators and BBQs

Designed for radiators? Would you mind telling us the brand of paint you used?

**nimzotech** · 04-14-2008, 10:16 PM

I went to Ace Hardware and simply asked the clerk for a heat resistant black spray paint. Any brand will work : KRYLON I17067A00 "ACE" HEAT RESISTANT SPRAY PAINT BLACK

Tip: if you have a very fine grained sand paper, use it first on the radiator guards prior to painting. It will help grip the paint. As I did not have that available, I had to apply several layers for the paint to catch.

Be sure to post back with photos when you're done!

Cheers

04-06-2008, 01:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
nimzotech 1st Photo Contest Winner Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Los Angeles Bike: 2007 FZ6 (Yamaha Blue) Posts: 1,072 Rep Power: 16 Member #1131	Radiator Frames - Color Me Black mod As I was circling my bike and contemplating my next mod, I noticed something oddly out of place. The side radiator frames are painted metallic silver - completely out place considering the radiator and the surrounding frame is black. I was not going to give those guys a blind eye. Items needed: High Temp resistant paint (< $10 at a hardware shop. I used matte black) 4mm Allen wrench 20 - 40 mins (I recommend applying two coats of paint as the first time I painted it kind of faded) Before After As you can see the radiator frames look like they belong in the set now. __________________ When you seek it your eye cannot see it and your hand cannot reach it; when you no longer seek it, it will always be with you. -Old Zen Proverb My Mods Fazer PhotoSynthesized My Interview Last edited by nimzotech; 04-06-2008 at 01:58 AM..

04-06-2008, 02:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
rodb junior, well, hardly ... Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: surrey, bc, canada Bike: yamaha fz6 2006 Posts: 13 Rep Power: 0 Member #380	Re: Radiator Frames - Color Me Black mod very good !! next, the footpeg mounts, and the rear pegs ... why is it silver in the first place?? (i'm a talker, not a doer, but, real soon now ...)

04-06-2008, 03:03 AM	#3 (permalink)
Cloggy Euro Mod Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Alkmaar Netherlands Bike: FZ6 S2 Red 2007 Posts: 1,361 Rep Power: 28 Member #673	Re: Radiator Frames - Color Me Black mod That looks reeeaal sweet. It's just a small detail but it looks good __________________ "DON'T PANIC !" Martin

04-06-2008, 04:48 AM	#4 (permalink)
reiobard Postaholic Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Concord, NH Bike: 2007 FZ6 (The Faster Blue) Posts: 5,376 Rep Power: 72 Member #991	Re: Radiator Frames - Color Me Black mod looking good. sounds like it was quick and easy too I like easy mods...

04-06-2008, 06:14 AM	#5 (permalink)
Hellgate Super Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Austin, Texas Bike: 2007 FZ6 Posts: 3,306 Rep Power: 59 Member #1191	Re: Radiator Frames - Color Me Black mod Nimzotech - Looks great, the lower looks awesome too! I need to get my butt in gear on the radiator guards, simple, inexpensive and looks great. NICE! __________________ Pete Mods: Akrapovic, Ohlins Remote, R6 Fork, RyanK Fender Mounts, Cobin with Backrest, Motovation Sliders, Yamaha Cowl, Stickers Removed, Galfers, Pazzo Shorties, Rizoma FE, Fredlight, Hugger Trimmed, ConvertiBar Clip-Ons, Acculign Top Clamp, OSO2K Setbacks, PC III w/ Custom AF1 Racing Map. Up Coming Mods: All Balls Headset

04-06-2008, 10:25 AM	#7 (permalink)
chuckfz6ryder Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lakeville MA Bike: 2007 FZ6 "faster Blue" Posts: 163 Rep Power: 7 Member #269	Re: Radiator Frames - Color Me Black mod Thanks, now I need to do some painting. At least this is one mod I can afford. I didn't notice how bad the silver looked until now.

04-14-2008, 10:16 PM	#10 (permalink)
nimzotech 1st Photo Contest Winner Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Los Angeles Bike: 2007 FZ6 (Yamaha Blue) Posts: 1,072 Rep Power: 16 Member #1131	Re: Radiator Frames - Color Me Black mod I went to Ace Hardware and simply asked the clerk for a heat resistant black spray paint. Any brand will work : KRYLON I17067A00 "ACE" HEAT RESISTANT SPRAY PAINT BLACK Tip: if you have a very fine grained sand paper, use it first on the radiator guards prior to painting. It will help grip the paint. As I did not have that available, I had to apply several layers for the paint to catch. Be sure to post back with photos when you're done! Cheers __________________ When you seek it your eye cannot see it and your hand cannot reach it; when you no longer seek it, it will always be with you. -Old Zen Proverb My Mods Fazer PhotoSynthesized My Interview

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