Making tank white again

[dirtbike]

This is how I have solved the problem with making the tank white again and having the decals stick.

http://www.instructables.com/id/Paint-your-motorcycle-plastic-tank-and-make-decals/

[Ron]

It looks like a lot of work but in the end it sure does look good!
Nice job!
Ron

[Mike Hufnagel]

Definatly nice job!  I took the easy way out though, found a "skin" from DC plastics at Mud-Ohio.

[dirtbike]

Almost finished now! My replica of a 1979 400 MC is close to done. Hopefully I will be able to start her up the next weekend.

There are pictures of everything here: http://tinyurl.com/ktm400mc

[garrettccovington]

Dirtbike
Thanks for the info,  I think you sent me this on facebook after I commented on how good Chris McQ's tank looked and I promply lost it.

Bike looks fantastic.

G

72 six-day
79 KTM MC80 250

[Bill Campbell]

Dirt Bike,
Looks better than my 400!The man hours must have been plenty. Can you tell me about the shocks which I guess are about 16 inch Ohlins. I have a similar pair but I thought they were way too long making the bike too tall. Any specs would be greatly appreciated.If you can remember could you let me know your carburetor specs as well.

Cheers Bill

[dirtbike]

Garrett, thank you. Bill, frankly I don't know all that much except that the bike came with a pair of Öhlins where some kid had removed the reservoirs and they where trash. I was able to rescue the shafts and shim stacks and built a a pair from my maico leftovers with new o-rings and seal head. 16" = 390mm between the eyes but these are actually closer to 400mm. The bike stand quite even on the ground and Isn't to tall. It's just the angle af the swingarm that worries me some.

I will try it on the track and I might fit a spacer inside bringing it down to 16" if It doesn't feel good. I just rebuilt a pair for a friend for a 495 -81. And there I found a spacer that looked to be fitted from the factory and gave it the right length.

As for the carb, haven't started it yet but I will give it a shot with a stock bing and stock jetting, I dont remember right now but 45 * 185 something. If it doesn't work out fine, I will go for a Mikuni Husky 390 carb instead.

[Bill Campbell]

Thanks for the info DB

Bill