72 Jackpiner engine covers

[juliusalexander]

Just finished rebuilding the 175 motor. What is the correct finish for the KTM logos on the outer case covers. Bare magnesium, white, other finish?

Thanks

JR Alexander
Bloomington, IL
72 175 Jackpiner
66 Triumph Bonneville
2005 KTM 250 EXC
2002 Kawasaki ZRX

[rob w]

For 1972 KTM, see Homepage photo.

[juliusalexander]

Thanks Rob. In the photo the KTM looks silver. If that is correct do you know if it was paint or raw magnesium?

JR Alexander
Bloomington, IL
72 175 Jackpiner

[Carl Hill]

I wouldn't leave magnesium bare. Moisture is not kind to it.

[Pat Oshaughnessy]

My Jackpiner was built in November of 1972. The motor has the original paint. The color is black. [8D]

[Pat Oshaughnessy]

Oops sorry misread at first. I think the KTM letters were painted silver .[B)]

[Mike Lenz]

My memory is they were unpainted.