[chbush]

I almost want to order one and clear coat it. Love that look, much better than my $25 eBay Nassi knock off

if it were stainless that's exactly what i'd do; to match my exhaust. I built a chopper that had some clear coated mild steel. i like the rat look, just wanted something more "finished" for this bike.
I like the shape too. i had to find something with a flatter top than most of the ones out there so the monza cap would have the clearance to flip. I also wanted it to be the stock width where it met the seat. it was either the DTF one or this one. almost did the DTF one but it's carbon fiber so it wouldn't be stiff enough to take the beating of repeatedly plugging and replugging my helmet into it so landed on this one, i thought i liked the one from DTF better but have ridden with it for a couple of days and feel like it was the better choice. now paint. i'm leaning toward billiard red sides and at the top ridge split to vivid black with the brick red pinstripe. all hd stock colors.
here's the chopper

 

[norb5150]

Maybe do the red with black pinstripe separation lines 🤔

 

[DanHappy]

if it were stainless that's exactly what i'd do; to match my exhaust. I built a chopper that had some clear coated mild steel. i like the rat look, just wanted something more "finished" for this bike.
I like the shape too. i had to find something with a flatter top than most of the ones out there so the monza cap would have the clearance to flip. I also wanted it to be the stock width where it met the seat. it was either the DTF one or this one. almost did the DTF one but it's carbon fiber so it wouldn't be stiff enough to take the beating of repeatedly plugging and replugging my helmet into it so landed on this one, i thought i liked the one from DTF better but have ridden with it for a couple of days and feel like it was the better choice. now paint. i'm leaning toward red sides and at the top ridge split to black with the red pinstripe. all hd stock colors.
here's the chopper
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I love that!

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[Sparky6996]

I for one NEVER leave paint alone and constantly change colors everytime I pull a bike apart it seems.
For me I'd leave it as is, clear coat it, or paint it black.
That way on a new paint job I got something that matches better than if red
My 2 cents.....

 

[Q-Hog]

looks good. i might have to copy that style. where can i get a fuel cap light that and can it be powder coated?

 

[jstucker1976]

looks good. i might have to copy that style. where can i get a fuel cap light that and can it be powder coated?

Initial post has a link for the gas cap

 

[Q-Hog]

Initial post has a link for the gas cap

thanks, I found it after I replied. Does the gas cap comes with everything needed to mount it or is there other parts need purchasing?

 

[chbush]

thanks, I found it after I replied. Does the gas cap comes with everything needed to mount it or is there other parts need purchasing?

all you need. it screws in. it's a three part gas cap with some set screws. the set screws are there so you can aline the flip part the way you want. there are cheaper ones out there; Motone makes it and they are known for quality parts in the import world.

 

[chbush]

i can only speak for the one i have. i got mine from british customs. there used to be three versions; polished, black and a combo of that. this one would be difficult to paint and keep painted at best. they are an old school race cap... shelby cobra, gt-40 cars... paint it and you lose the flavor of it. my opinion. they are cast aluminum.

 

[Q-Hog]

Keep us updated of this project.

 

[FLTRXS20]

I sent them a message using their webpage contact form over a week ago, never heard back. Did not see a phone number to contact them, disappointing they have not responded.

 

[Zedbra]

I'll be the odd man out here and seeing as the dash is metal and not cheap plastic, I would look at getting it cerakoted similar gold colour to your forks and exhaust, breaking up the red/black you have mixed well already.

 

[chbush]

so ive decided to powder-coat it black as a base then add the red to it. filing out some of the imperfections. FYI

 

[chbush]

back from the powder-coater ready to install tomorrow. looks pretty good. FYI

 

[chbush]

this is it so far, i think i have one more step which is to add red. top and bottom stay black. there is a "layer" horizontally in the bend of the dash that i'm going to do billiard red with the red brick pinstripe. basically body colors. i didn't like the way the plug for the headset looked just sticking out so i found an aftermarket carbon fiber piece like the stock one and cut it in last night. cleans it up nicely.

thoughts....?