Paint Question

I dont know when dot 5 came out but that is what it had in it. I do know Harley switched to dot 4 in 05.

I'd send all the documantation and such staraight to HD too. Maybe they'll light a fire under the stealerships ass.

Does brake fluid come in synthetic?:roflmao:

Come on.... swing where you see and opening :fight:

Actually, I ran out and checked all my brake fittings after reading this.

If you have a buffer (if not Harbor sells one cheap that works as good as any) set the rpms to about 1300 max and try some swirll remover which you can pick up at any decent auto parts store or auto paint store. If you use the wool pad be very carfull around all edges. Its a crap shoot depending how many mils of clear you have on there. Worse case scenario is you burn through the clear which means at least reclearing it. If you burn through the base coat it means at least a spot repair. Or you could take it to a paint and body shop and get a professional opinion or an estimate. Good Luck. AL

Just picked up the tins last night and they look awesome!! I am attaching a pick of the tank that shows the graphics .... i'll post final pics of all parts once the bike is put back together.

Here are a few more pics. Can't wait to see it all mounted!!

looks like some nice paint work to me! I like the way the eagle looks ghosted in the tank

I shopped around and spoke to a bunch of painters ... in the end, you get what you pay for. I cannot say enough about the artist Mike DuSold. Check out his web site at DuSold DeSigns | Custom Paint and Airbrushing for Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles, and more | Lewisville, Texas

Wish I would have seen this thread last month when it started. If you ever have a problem with the local dealership not responding to a problem in the manner that you feel is appropriate, CONTACT HARLEY DAVIDSON DIRECTLY! You'd be amazed at the results. If the tech messed with your brake pads and the pistons, he also had to open up your resevior to add fluid when he bled the system and "checked the fluid level". Can't blame you for not wanting to do business with that dealership, but don't let them get the upper hand when they are just trying to keep their bottom line high. Not all dealerships are like this and ALL TECHS AREN'T HACKS. By the way, the paint looks great! Don't get any DOT 4 on it. If you do, wash it off immediately. I use a foaming type window cleaner an load the hell out of the resevoir and brake handle area every time I open the top just so I know there is no way some of that corrosive brake fluid can get on the paint.

I appreciate the info and I intend to follow up with HD.

UPDATE .... I am please to report that the owner of the HD Dealership called me this morning. Long story short, he is making the issue right. I am satisfied.

Congrats on the great news!

Thanks guys. Now for the next question .... Chuck, where do you get the bouncing ta tas??

RoadKing,

Still waiting on the assembled pics.

How much did that paint job cost?

Sorry for being nosy but I need to get a paint job badly so I am trying to save.