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Originally Posted by SpudRider
If you are not too busy this Fall/Winter, would you consider painting my Zong fuel tank orange? I know you would do a superb job.  If the fuel tank is cushioned in bubble wrap, I think it could make the trip from the Tri-Cities to Eastern Idaho without damage. 
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Yes it can always be shipped, I have done this type of stuff before (even to Canada). The big thing is, you need to let the CC dry for about a week+ before shipping. Even if it's dry enough to cut/polish (within 24hr's) it need's to breath for up to 90 day's...I have an Infrared light at the shop that cure's the paint from the inside out, thus speeding up the process. Don't mean to ramble  , just trying to explain it to you... |
Thank you, DR.
If I decide to paint the fuel tank, I will wait until the riding season ends. Therefore, I don't mind waiting for the paint to cure.
Thank you for explaining the drying process; I was quite interested to learn more about it.
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...Question, why in the heck though would you want to paint the stock tank, if that awesome Clarke tank fit's. I might even be switching in the future if all goes well think the added fuel would be nice too... |
Of course, you are correct.
If the Clarke fuel tank looks good on the Zong, I won’t have a need to paint the stock fuel tank.
Idaho is a very large state, filled with wilderness areas. I frequently ride into the “boonies,†and I would really enjoy the extra fuel capacity of the Clarke tank.
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...If you plan on changing the color of your bike, now is the time to decide….
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Decisions, decisions…
You are an excellent craftsman, so I am not surprised you have offered such tempting alternative color schemes!
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...DONT get the clear one, to me it look's like a old plastic milk container on the bike … |
Once again, I think WG “hit the nail on the head.†The natural/clear tank looks “spooky!â€
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...Ultimately I think black is the best choice and the most versatile if you ever want to change your mind on the color of the rest of the bike, black goes with anything right ? (that's what my wife always says ) If I decide to get one, it would most likely be the black :twisted: |
Once again, sir, I think you are correct.
I just finished ordering the
black Clarke fuel tank.
Needless to say, I will post my discoveries regarding the Clarke fuel tank in another thread, shortly after the tank arrives.
Spud