Anybody got pictures of a black engine?

I have to say that I LOVE a black motor. Culberson and Bluemeanie have fantastic examples of how to do it 'reasonably'. Myself I prefer no chrome, but you can see how it looks good in contrast to the black. Bluemeanie's clean brushed aluminum looks sweet...
...wow Blue...what kind of bike is that?
haaaaaaaaaa!
-KR
PS> All my motors are black...except for the F-ing Hawks...

Here's mine out of the bike, it's a satin finish with high polished aluminum (no chrome).

You guys have some nice looking engines. THis is good because it gives me a good idea of what I may be going for. This bike will probably get parked back in my parents barn in MIssouri after the summer (long story, probably moving to New Zealand) and I want it to look as nice as possible before hand to give me something to come back to the states for.

Bad Kaw wrote:

I have to say that I LOVE a black motor. Culberson and Bluemeanie have fantastic examples of how to do it 'reasonably'. Myself I prefer no chrome, but you can see how it looks good in contrast to the black. Bluemeanie's clean brushed aluminum looks sweet...
...wow Blue...what kind of bike is that?
haaaaaaaaaa!
-KR
PS> All my motors are black...except for the F-ing Hawks...

I picked this 79 LTD up a month ago. The guy that did the work died and it has set for a few years. He chromed the lower forks and the rear swing arm. I guess he liked chrome. Heck the triple tree has been chromed too. The ONLY reason I like chrome is it looks better then pitting. Easy to care for. This bike has chrome overdose. The paint is soooo ugly its hard to see all the chrome. My eyes are drawn to the paint. Makes me want to toss my lunch.

KZ_Rage wrote:

Here's mine out of the bike, it's a satin finish with high polished aluminum (no chrome).

that thing looks sick rage... could you pm me info on how you did it/how long it took?

here is mine half gloss half matt head same colour as the tank and carbs and a bit polished and striped.

Wow, bluemeanie and culberson, they do look great. I like the chrome as well, little too much, but for an accent think it would look great. Im in the process of doing this now to a 82 kz550. think the motor was previously painted black but most of the paint had come off. i personally think they look better in black. Combine that with stainless allen bolts and it looks great.
Bluemeanie, you did that in the frame?!?!? Did you do, or HAVE to do any sanding on it? My motor is horribly pitted, calcified, whatever.. After trying to clean it in frame i came to the conclusion i had to take it out. Going with the vht black satin for motor.

Sooo, i got the engine out, then saw all the rust spots on frame.. And painting that too.. lol.. If i can get this motor to look like you guys did, i will be a happy man!

I want to paint the black part of the wheels as well.

I have been happy with the change to black.

I too have Factory black with BBQ touch up - looks great!

Here is a before and several after, using the Duplicolor Engine paint wth ceramic I mentioned in another post