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Royal Enfield Motorcycles => Bullet with the UCE engine => Topic started by: b.sheets on November 15, 2012, 03:59:47 pm
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Hi, after an attempt to use photoshop I figured I'd post on here.
I'm thinking of putting the black D&D exhaust system on my black c5. has anyone done this or can someone help me with a photoshop picture?
before I spend the money I'd like to see what the black exhaust looks like on a black bike, I'm thinking it will work without having to blackout the rest of my bike because it has a chrome tip on the exhaust and the chromed hardware.
I may eventually black out all of the chrome but not anytime in the near future so I want to make sure it will look good if I decide against blacking out the rest.
help and opinions appreciated.
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I can do it later on tonight if you want. Post the picture here for me to work on please.
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that'd be amazing. thanks.
again, im looking for a black c5 with the black exhaust that is shown on the military.
thanks!
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I'm no graphic designer but I gave it a shot.
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-OiA5mpoB5Gg/UKU5HaUrO9I/AAAAAAAAWko/uKQHJ_TbDZM/s800/REBW.jpg)
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very nice work!!!
when ever i try doing that it always looks like a kindergardener got sick.
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Not to offend, but what a silly question! How could more black ever look bad on a motorcycle? ;)
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Dang... I like that look.
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Not to offend, but what a silly question! How could more black ever look bad on a motorcycle? ;)
I know, I know. I just feel strongly that if you start to black out a motorcycle then you have to finish the job! With that being said I just can't do that any time soon..... the black exhaust on the other hand, I can spare $400 if I have to....
All in all, that picture does look ridiculously awesome. I think I've made up my mind.
Thanks for taking the time to do that, my attempt was horrible looking.
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Not to offend, but what a silly question! How could more black ever look bad on a motorcycle? ;)
More Black ??
Here we go, shrouded black Hagon Shocks and a black engine barrel ...
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y101/clannagh/c5.jpg)
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I really like the way that pipe looks with the large diameter the heat shield layer provides. Just looks beefy and bad, even more in the black.
Scott
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black out the cases also.
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black out the cases also.
Fussy mob ...
OK best I can do ... C5 with Black Shrouded Hagons, Black barrels and with Black Cases ... note the Hagons will not have the reservoir that is a left over from the original shocks.
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y101/clannagh/blackc5.jpg)
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....SEE! if you black out one thing it ends up being the whole bike!!!! If only uncle sam paid me a little bit more.
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Personally I would just do the exhaust and fit the "vintage" shrouded Hagons.
By all accounts the Hagons are also a huge improvement in ride and handling over the stock shocks.
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Personally I would just do the exhaust and fit the "vintage" shrouded Hagons.
By all accounts the Hagons are also a huge improvement in ride and handling over the stock shocks.
That's probably all that I will do, I just fitted my Ace Canister today(Tom was awesome enough to work with me and get one fitted on the UCE), headlight visor and lowered the seat......
I think that blacked out exhaust, Hagons and better tires. That's game for me.
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....SEE! if you black out one thing it ends up being the whole bike!!!! If only uncle sam paid me a little bit more.
Wheels and fork look too shiny now. Just saying'. :P
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FWIW, my friend just blacked out the chrome spare wheel on his Suzuki Sidekick with a spray can of Plasti-Dip and it came out pretty good. I'm thinking of doing the same thing to my rims. I'm sure it will take a little masking to keep the spokes clean and the first tire lever of the next tire change will gouge it BUT it's an easy, cheap, and reversible way to get a little more black.
Scott
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Another way to do it:
http://www.enfieldmotorcycles.com/forum/index.php/topic,10281.msg118776.html#msg118776
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I like the playing card trick! Still, I'd go with the PlastiDip. I don't need to sand the chrome and it's easily reversible since it peels right off. I also don't intend to paint the spokes or hubs.
Gotta say though, for a quick and dirty job that looks magnificent! And I think black wheels immediately give the bike a great old school look.
Scott
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alright, alright! now I have to find a shop that powdercoats, anyone know a place in NC? I'll search around.
All of this black rim talk is getting to me. Ha ha. I typically black out all of the rims on the cars that I drive but I had to stop that when I bought a G8...so I'm thinking the Bullet can be a good compromise
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use alot of chain lube and the rear will do it for you.
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use alot of chain lube and the rear will do it for you.
+1 :D :D :D