Cylinder head fin polishing

[BuddyRich]

Grabbed some 320 grit Wet/dry sand paper and took it to the cylinder head covers. Came out pretty good and didn't cost anything since I already had the sandpaper. Just sanded the edges till they shined.

[V4ME]

Wow! looks great, I also did that to mine which were originally grey or silver stock, painted them all black and later sanded the ends of the fins with 400 grit and came out to look just like yours and the way the new models are comming out! I couldn"t believe the look!!!! It's cool we think outside the box every once in a while! :cool10: :cool10:

[V4ME]

I will have updated pic's soon also!!!!!!

[Monsta]

BuddyRich! MORE Questions!

 

Where'd you get that cover that is at the bottom of the cylinders?

 

Where'd you get the cover that replaced the one that usually says YAMAHA on it? (Not exactly sure what it covers...maybe the crank bolt?)

[Guest HdHtr]

Grabbed some 320 grit Wet/dry sand paper and took it to the cylinder head covers. Came out pretty good and didn't cost anything since I already had the sandpaper. Just sanded the edges till they shined.

Jeeze Buddy, looks sharp. Makes me feel like I should polish up my old bike ... so next time I see the old thing ... I will wipe the dust off it. That'll do it for another year.

[dray]

looks nice buddy

I may just have to stop by and let ya clean mine:think:

:smile5: :smile5: :smile5:

[Snarley Bill]

you guys just can't leave nothing alone .got to make more work for the rest of us. :rotf: :rotfl: :rotf:

[BuddyRich]

BuddyRich! MORE Questions!

 

Where'd you get that cover that is at the bottom of the cylinders?

 

Where'd you get the cover that replaced the one that usually says YAMAHA on it? (Not exactly sure what it covers...maybe the crank bolt?)

 

From Here.

http://www.dgy.com/eshopprod_cat_2085-6666-4199_product_206198.BILLET_ENGINE_COVERS.htm

[Rick Butler]

Ken,

 

The first piece you asked about is the ball milled engine breather cover at the same dealer as the ball milled engine covers that Buddy linked to:

 

http://www.dgy.com/eshopprod_cat_2085-6666-4199_product_206197.BILLET_ENGINE_BREATHER_COVERS.htm

 

And at $93 that is a good price, where MRCycles wants $103.

 

Rick

[wuzfuzz]

Best place for parts right now is........

 

http://www.yamahasportsplaza.com

 

25% off.............

[Guest scooter38]

Wow! looks great, I also did that to mine which were originally grey or silver stock, painted them all black and later sanded the ends of the fins with 400 grit and came out to look just like yours and the way the new models are comming out! I couldn"t believe the look!!!! It's cool we think outside the box every once in a while! :cool10: :cool10:

Hey Buddy, what kind of paint did you use to paint the cyclinder heads all black? I would appreciate the help, thanks, Scott.

[BuddyRich]

Mine came black. I suspect its just black hi temp paint

[gibvel]

I thought they were powder coated.

[Eck]

SO what is being used to reduce or stop oxidation for occurring on the fin edges now to stop them from discoloring over time??

[Guest silvertramp]

I just used regular ol' paint and hit the fin edges with polish once or twice a year. It's been like that for a few years--no prablem. I polished my fork lowers--same deal--a little polish once in awhile--that's it. Polished aluminum is not that hard to keep up.

[Guest scooter38]

Spray paint or brush it on which would be better?