Dark (steel) horse

[lankytim]

Has anyone got a KDX with a black frame?

I've got a '99 with a green frame, and although I'm pretty keen on Kawasaki green, the glossy frame is a bit too much for my liking...

:clue:

I'm thinking more along the lines of satin black powdercoating, like the later model R1 frames (no Yamaha flamings, please!). I reckon it'd look trick with the green fenders and tank.

So I was wondering if they were sold with a black frame at some stage, or if someone had the job done on their ride that could swing us a pic. Otherwise I'll either have to take the slight risk that it'll look crap, or spend a few hours in Photoshop making a preview.

You're a great bunch of people. You deserve a beer :thumb:

 

[rethnal]

My brother did his 90 in black and looks great! But, the Photoshop would be a 10 minute ordeal... tops!

 

[tedkxkdx]

My purple 96 has a black frame.
http://groups.msn.com/KDXRidersCommunity/tedskdx.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=586

I was searching for something other than green on purple and also wanted something other than green acerbis side protection plates. I came up with the idea to try some brush on bed liner from jc whitney. I liked how it looked and when it wears down it is easy to make it look fresh again. Also it helps you frame from rusting.
In the picture at the gas tank you can see purple. I used 3m purple vinyl number backgrounds to change the color green. The rear fender is the same vinyl.
The bed liner even provides a bit of grip. Some people would think this hill billy. Maybe so.

 

[wibby]

I came up with the idea to try some brush on bed liner from jc whitney.

I've been wanting to try that on mine. I used Herculiner on my Nissan, (it's nearly impossible to get off) thought I'd try it on the frame


NICE bike Ted! I guess nobody ever told you KDX's are not made for JUMPING :laugh:
(But what else you gonna do, don't see many mountains in yer pics) :whiner:

 

[lankytim]

Hey tedkxkdx, your machine looks great. If I get around to it this weekend I might dabble around in Photoshop and post a pic here (if I can?).

 

[ChuckyBoy]

Evertime I see a picture of the puprle KDX I think to myself, suh-weeeet!

Nice bike Ted.

 

[codhead]

Have just had my frame powder coated satin black. once i get it put back together will post some pictures of it. :yeehaw:

 

[tedkxkdx]

Wibby, Just remember to dab and not brush it on. Brush strokes look too dorky and dabbing helps to get more liner in one spot.

 

[lankytim]

If anyone's interested there is a pic of my KDX after the frame got powdercoated black up on bikepics dot com, user lankytim.

I reckon it turned out pretty choice, hopefully it wears nice and tough.

No jokes about the tires, daggy graphics or bent 'spannie please...

 

[JasonWho]

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[KAY DEE EXER]

Aussie Lingo Crash Course #102
'spannie' = expansion chamber
'daggy' = worn / ragged. Gotta love the lingo... lol

 

[YZ165]

:cool: Great looking bike!

 

[jaguar]

tedkxkdx, how do you know the term "hillbilly"? (since you live in England)
I thought that was an american phenomenon.

 

[JasonWho]

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[BJH]

Black powdercoating with a dull 3% gloss looks way better to me than the stock siver.

 

[KAY DEE EXER]

We got dem hillbillys over ere too yanno....

 

[KAY DEE EXER]

looks way better to me than the stock siver.

Or in this case green

 

[TheGrinch]

If anyone's interested there is a pic of my KDX after the frame got powdercoated black up on bikepics dot com, user lankytim.

I reckon it turned out pretty choice, hopefully it wears nice and tough.

No jokes about the tires, daggy graphics or bent 'spannie please...

Looks good lankytim. I contemplated doing that as well. How much did it cost you to get the frame powder coated?

P.S. you definitely need a new set of knobbies.

 

[lankytim]

I took my frame to Logan Powdercoating (don't know where in Queensland you are, TheGrinch, but I'm originally from up there too) and they only asked AU$110 to sandblast and powdercoat it. I guess if you wanted a different finish they still might be able to help you, but I just opted for the stock black coat since they do runs of that colour every day.

Yes, Katie has a few bits and pieces she needs before we set out up Cape York in a few weeks, and a new set of tyres is definitely on top of the list. At least my frame won't rust in the salt spray now.

 

[wanaride]

WOW, that is a cool bike...

Ted, from your post it sounds as if you used purple vinyl number plate backgrounds to turn your green plastic to purple...do I understand your post correctly? If so, how long did it take to do all of your plastic? I presume you did the underside of the fenders too?