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Offline ozzybud

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Engine side cover finishes
« on: January 22, 2024, 01:44:42 AM »
My new 1975 CB400F has all the indications that the engine side covers are all painted Cloud Silver and not Polished. Is this correct? all the Pictures i have researched online (BAT, Google) show all the bikes i can find have painted covers. My CB360T has all painted covers as well.My CB550,750 have polished covers. Thanks
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Re: Engine side cover finishes
« Reply #1 on: January 22, 2024, 06:16:22 AM »
Yes the covers were painted on those models. You are lucky as you can get this stuff in the States very easily ... not so for us in the UK.

https://www.amazon.com/Dupli-Color-EDE1615-Ceramic-Aluminum-Engine/dp/B000B68V9A

A lot of debate on here but this is what I use. Others will argue the case for other products.
The lower crankcases on the CB360 and CB400F were not painted or polished.

Depends which covers you mean on the 750 and 550 For instance the cam cover was polished and lacquered on most CB750's
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Re: Engine side cover finishes
« Reply #2 on: January 22, 2024, 08:47:21 AM »
I’m in the states as from Thursday for three weeks on a job, if you desperately need or want any of this let me know and I’ll bring you some home in my bag. Drop me a PM


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Re: Engine side cover finishes
« Reply #3 on: January 22, 2024, 08:49:06 AM »
It's a pressurised container Roo, I'm not sure they'd allow that.
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Re: Engine side cover finishes
« Reply #4 on: January 22, 2024, 10:40:34 AM »
Brought some back for another chap in the village last time out, its no different to a can of deodorant and they've never had a grumble about those. If it gets sent over via air freight in the post its still flown with no issues so never had a problem but |I hear you mate.
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1992 VFR750 FN (oldie but goldie) 'Betty'
1977 CB550F (current money pit!!) 'Mejima'
2002 VFR800 VTEC (The Beloved) 'Rose'
1977 CB400F (the last money pit!) 'Chewy'
1998 Ducati 748\853 conversion(sold :()
1980 ish CB750KZ in a billion bits (need to get rid, anybody want one?))

Offline Johnny4428

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Re: Engine side cover finishes
« Reply #5 on: January 22, 2024, 01:11:01 PM »
Just don’t get the Lynx and the engine enamel tins mixed up. 😳🤣
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Re: Engine side cover finishes
« Reply #6 on: January 22, 2024, 01:40:49 PM »
yYeah, cos nobody wants silver arm pits!. ;D ;D
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1998 Ducati 748\853 conversion(sold :()
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Re: Engine side cover finishes
« Reply #7 on: January 22, 2024, 02:32:58 PM »
I am OK for it thanks ..got 4 tins via Radwell but cost be 25 quid a tin !
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« Reply #8 on: January 22, 2024, 02:56:47 PM »
Quote from: Laverdaroo on January 22, 2024, 01:40:49 PM
yYeah, cos nobody wants silver arm pits!. ;D ;D
A robot does.
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« Reply #9 on: January 22, 2024, 03:05:02 PM »
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Offline ozzybud

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Re: Engine side cover finishes
« Reply #10 on: January 22, 2024, 03:52:04 PM »
This is what i used on my CT70'S. It seems to be a perfect match.
I will try The Dupli-Color as it is less than half the price of the Honda paint.
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1976 Z50 PARAKEET YELLOW
1970 CT70 CANDY SAPPHIRE BLUE
1971 CT70H CANDY TOPAZ ORANGE
1972 CT70H CANDY EMERALD GREEN
1973 CL200 CANDY RIVERA BLUE
1973 CB350F FLAKE MATADOR RED
1974 CB350F GLORY BLUE BLACK
1975 CB360T LIGHT RUBY RED
1975 CB400F VARNISH BLUE
1975 CB550 FLAKE SUNRISE ORANGE
1976 CB750F CANDY ANTARES RED

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Re: Engine side cover finishes
« Reply #11 on: January 22, 2024, 04:38:24 PM »
Although the Honda paint is a perfect match it is probably not heat resistant and modern fuel resistant.
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Re: Engine side cover finishes
« Reply #12 on: January 22, 2024, 06:42:34 PM »
This is the CB360T I did a few years ago. Honda Cloud Silver with automotive clearcoat over it. Might be a little overdone but it looks good. Has over 1000 miles and has held up well against the elements and heat. And gas won't touch it
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1976 Z50 PARAKEET YELLOW
1970 CT70 CANDY SAPPHIRE BLUE
1971 CT70H CANDY TOPAZ ORANGE
1972 CT70H CANDY EMERALD GREEN
1973 CL200 CANDY RIVERA BLUE
1973 CB350F FLAKE MATADOR RED
1974 CB350F GLORY BLUE BLACK
1975 CB360T LIGHT RUBY RED
1975 CB400F VARNISH BLUE
1975 CB550 FLAKE SUNRISE ORANGE
1976 CB750F CANDY ANTARES RED

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Re: Engine side cover finishes
« Reply #13 on: January 22, 2024, 06:43:58 PM »
Quote from: AshimotoK0 on January 22, 2024, 04:38:24 PM
Although the Honda paint is a perfect match it is probably not heat resistant and modern fuel resistant.

You could always lacquer it with petrol resistant lacquer Ash.
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