Abunch of Lifan XR200 pictures - Page 6

MICRider · 11-06-2010, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by SpudRider

Wow! The new headlight and fender look great!

Spud

X2, the new plastics look fantastic! Love the XR's, great bikes!

FastDoc · 11-06-2010, 09:45 PM

After I took these pics, I rode it 10 miles, let it cool and actually WASHED it! Some engine degreaser, S100, and judicious use of a power washer made a huge difference. :!:

I bought a can of Krylon Fusion in gloss white to do the side panels, maybe tomorrow. Getting there!

I know the can says no primer is necessary, but would it give me a better result? I was planning on experimenting on the backsides of the side panels and the rear fender which I'm replacing anyways, but wanted opinions.

Jim · 11-06-2010, 09:50 PM

Looking good... Did you choose white so you can show off the mud better?

FastDoc · 11-06-2010, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim

Looking good... Did you choose white so you can show off the mud better?

I chose white because I already had a brand new Acerbis front fender and headlight fairing leftover for another project bike I finished and sold 2 years ago! :idea:

Jim · 11-06-2010, 10:10 PM

Oh well that is a great way to choose, sorry if you posted about that before, I kind of skimmed through for pictures :oops:

SpudRider · 11-06-2010, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

...I bought a can of Krylon Fusion in gloss white to do the side panels, maybe tomorrow. Getting there!

I know the can says no primer is necessary, but would it give me a better result? I was planning on experimenting on the backsides of the side panels and the rear fender which I'm replacing anyways, but wanted opinions.

By all means, test paint the back sides of the panels.

However, if you prepare the panels properly for painting, you won't need a primer. The Krylon Fusion spray paint acts as its own primer, and it does an excellent job!

Spud

FastDoc · 11-06-2010, 10:33 PM

I'm just wondering how well white Fusion will cover red plastic. Oh well, we'll know tomorrow!

SpudRider · 11-06-2010, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

I'm just wondering how well white Fusion will cover red plastic. Oh well, we'll know tomorrow!

I think your concern might be valid, Doc.

If the white, Krylon Fusion paint doesn't cover well, I have a solution. First spray some khaki, Krylon Fusion Camouflage paint as a base color. The khaki camouflage paint covers extremely well, and will provide a very nice base color for the Krylon Fusion, gloss white.

Spud

FastDoc · 11-06-2010, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by SpudRider

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

I'm just wondering how well white Fusion will cover red plastic. Oh well, we'll know tomorrow!

I think your concern might be valid, Doc.

If the white, Krylon Fusion paint doesn't cover well, I have a solution. First spray some khaki, Krylon Fusion Camouflage paint as a base color. The khaki camouflage paint covers extremely well, and will provide a very nice base color for the Krylon Fusion, gloss white.

Spud

Good to know, Spud.

BTW I went riding on the Columbia River today, check out the Ride Report section!

Weldangrind · 11-07-2010, 02:02 AM

We're going to need photos of the freshly bathed Dirt Rat.

The white looks really good. Son of Weldangrind has his eye on a spare white acerbis fender I have for my XR; maybe we'll make some changes after we learn about your rear fender experience.

BTW, I think that Krylon would hook better without a primer.

FastDoc · 11-07-2010, 07:34 PM

The paint on the side panels is drying. The Fusion worked well, once I got past the awkward pink phase!

We'll see how well it holds up although any scrapes or scratches can be very easily fixed.

I also repainted the kickstand. It had no paint left on it and was rusty. Next step is the exhaust.

Pics soon!

FastDoc · 11-07-2010, 08:58 PM

Hey I made some good progress today!

Side panels off, rear fender painted and mounted. The fender is cracked badly and will be replaced, I just wanted to see how it looked the right color and in place:

My shiny painted kickstand. Only a Chinarider would appreciate this!

The header drying on an XR100 drying rack 8) !

Muffler. Both were painted with Rustolem Flat Black BBQ paint:

Mounted again:

Panels painted and looking quite good!

The Dirt Rat getting spiffy!

Closeup of new engine and exhaust:

I did my painting in a heated shop seperate from the house.

Here's my YZ80, leftover from the Big D. It was my stepson's. They left it here when they blew town and I can't sell it as I don't have the title. Ugh. It was a fast and competitive racebike. I rebuilt it...

My friend Roger's kid's 2 XR100's. I fixed them up. They don't look nice but they are safe reliable and run great now that I went through them. Roger helped and learned a lot in the process. It was fun!

FastDoc · 11-07-2010, 09:08 PM

I will repaint the swingarm next week when I have the wheel off to replace the rear sprocket and drive bushings. I have new original looking swingarm decals also coming in the mail. I'm also waiting on a new blue seat cover.

Last step will be repainting or touching up the frame. I will NOT be removing the engine. I'm not going to push my luck!

Jim · 11-07-2010, 09:16 PM

Looks like some good progress

SpudRider · 11-07-2010, 09:42 PM

The bike looks great, Doc!

Krylon Fusion spray paint is an excellent product.

I really like the red, white, and blue color scheme!

Spud

11-06-2010, 09:45 PM	#77
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	After I took these pics, I rode it 10 miles, let it cool and actually WASHED it! Some engine degreaser, S100, and judicious use of a power washer made a huge difference. :!: I bought a can of Krylon Fusion in gloss white to do the side panels, maybe tomorrow. Getting there! I know the can says no primer is necessary, but would it give me a better result? I was planning on experimenting on the backsides of the side panels and the rear fender which I'm replacing anyways, but wanted opinions. __________________ Happy to serve.
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11-06-2010, 09:50 PM	#78
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	Looking good... Did you choose white so you can show off the mud better? __________________ "Be excellent to each other" "We are all human. Let's start to prove it!"
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11-06-2010, 10:10 PM	#80
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	Oh well that is a great way to choose, sorry if you posted about that before, I kind of skimmed through for pictures :oops: __________________ "Be excellent to each other" "We are all human. Let's start to prove it!"
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11-06-2010, 10:33 PM	#82
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I'm just wondering how well white Fusion will cover red plastic. Oh well, we'll know tomorrow! __________________ Happy to serve.
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11-07-2010, 02:02 AM	#85
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	We're going to need photos of the freshly bathed Dirt Rat. The white looks really good. Son of Weldangrind has his eye on a spare white acerbis fender I have for my XR; maybe we'll make some changes after we learn about your rear fender experience. BTW, I think that Krylon would hook better without a primer. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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11-07-2010, 07:34 PM	#86
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	The paint on the side panels is drying. The Fusion worked well, once I got past the awkward pink phase! We'll see how well it holds up although any scrapes or scratches can be very easily fixed. I also repainted the kickstand. It had no paint left on it and was rusty. Next step is the exhaust. Pics soon! __________________ Happy to serve.
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11-07-2010, 08:58 PM	#87
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Hey I made some good progress today! Side panels off, rear fender painted and mounted. The fender is cracked badly and will be replaced, I just wanted to see how it looked the right color and in place: My shiny painted kickstand. Only a Chinarider would appreciate this! The header drying on an XR100 drying rack 8) ! Muffler. Both were painted with Rustolem Flat Black BBQ paint: Mounted again: Panels painted and looking quite good! The Dirt Rat getting spiffy! Closeup of new engine and exhaust: I did my painting in a heated shop seperate from the house. Here's my YZ80, leftover from the Big D. It was my stepson's. They left it here when they blew town and I can't sell it as I don't have the title. Ugh. It was a fast and competitive racebike. I rebuilt it... My friend Roger's kid's 2 XR100's. I fixed them up. They don't look nice but they are safe reliable and run great now that I went through them. Roger helped and learned a lot in the process. It was fun! __________________ Happy to serve.
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11-07-2010, 09:08 PM	#88
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I will repaint the swingarm next week when I have the wheel off to replace the rear sprocket and drive bushings. I have new original looking swingarm decals also coming in the mail. I'm also waiting on a new blue seat cover. Last step will be repainting or touching up the frame. I will NOT be removing the engine. I'm not going to push my luck! __________________ Happy to serve.
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11-07-2010, 09:16 PM	#89
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	Looks like some good progress __________________ "Be excellent to each other" "We are all human. Let's start to prove it!"
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11-07-2010, 09:42 PM	#90
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	The bike looks great, Doc! Krylon Fusion spray paint is an excellent product. I really like the red, white, and blue color scheme! Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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