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Hey Gang,
Well, it looks like a bomb went off in my garage! My NC is STRIPPED of all it's clothes! We've only owned this 2020 NC750X DCT for 2 weeks today! Through all the circumstances involved, such as primarily model year, minimal used bike availability and transmission selection, this ALL BLACK version was the ONLY one within my grasp and price range with the DCT. The U.S. version is/was only available in BLACK. I've stated a time or two that I'm not a big fan of this black automotive scenario era we're presently in. Black wheels, black cars, blacked out tail lights, MATTE BLACK and more. It's just not for me. But, like stated, this bike was the only one with the DCT. So, I bought it.
If I had to guess, I'd say that of all the NC owners on the planet, there's way less than 1% who'd buy something like this and then decide to dismantle it and PAINT the applicable parts. So, after debating with myself and the CEO about potential colors, I initially chose white but after more considerations, and really liking the color of our '15 Jeep JKUR, I decided on that color. It's called Hydro Blue Pearl coat. I had our local Napa auto parts store make up the paint. I've painted cars and Jeeps before but, only with what's called a *Single Stage* paint. For those that are unfamiliar, a single stage paint is paint that has the base color and the gloss component, all in one mix. Then there's *2-Stage paints*. Those are comprised of a base coat of color, then a clear coat is applied to give the paint job it's high gloss look.
Well, unbeknownst to to me, this paint that was made for me by Napa, is a THREE STAGE paint! There's your base coat, then a MID or tinting coat is applied, then the clear coat. This will be a grand (and somewhat expensive) experiment for me. All the components that will be painted are off the bike and they've been scuffed to accept the primer/sealer. Hopefully I'll do the primer/sealer today, based on our local wind conditions. I don't want to be priming the neighbors cars too! Then, when that's cured, I'll begin the second and third stages. 99.9999% of the riders of the NC would just do a mod here and there, maybe add a top box or a set of panniers either soft or hard or maybe some electrical components but, as stated, ain't very many that will tear the bike down for paint, just because it's black.
Scott
P.S. I've linked a pic of our Jeep to show the intended color. Pictures, NEVER show the true color. It's BEAUTIFUL in person. And, in this same time frame, I'm having the wheels and the front main engine protection bar all powder coated in high gloss Silver. Even though this bike as a mere 2,300 miles on it, arriving today are brand new Shinko 60/40 tires for it. I like a little more agressive looking/performing tire for it.
Scott
Ok Gang,
Here's the finished product.
Hey Men,
Well, here's the finished product. Well, almost finished, More on that later. Anyway, It's all back together. In case someone's new to this project, the bike is a new-to-us 2020 NC750X DCT in ALL BLACK! Well, I'm not a fan of all black anything so, I decided on a BIG change. The paint is Hydro Blue Pearl Clearcoat from a 2015 Jeep series with a code of *PBJ*. I had the paint mixed for me at a local Napa auto parts store. The wheels were also black. So, I had broke them all down and had them powder coated in Heavy Silver with clear coat. Since I had to remove both the right and left engine/faring protection bars to do the job, and they too were black, I figured I might as well do those in the heavy silver too, along with the wheels. While the bike was down for all this, I took the opportunity to do some wiring. I wired in both my Zumo XT and a Volt meter so I could keep track of the voltage in the NC. The bike came to us with a 12V power port in the frunk already so, I tied that into my ignition controlled setup.
Now, as for the part earlier mentions, "almost" finished, well, I'm pretty satisfied with the outcome of the bike as you see it. Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay better than ALL BLACK! But, the versions shipped to the boys on the other side of the pond in the same time frame, as in 2020, were also blue. But, the side fairing was painted in a bright silver, not a grey. To me, that bright silver fairing would be the *Frosting on the cake* so-to-speak. Yep, I'd have to order up some new Honda Logo wings or, have the wife make them on her *Cricket* vinyl sticker machine. Anyway, enough blabbing. Here's the finish product. What ya think?
Scott
P.S. The first pic is how it use to look. The rest are the rejuvenated version.
Well, I don't know what's happening. I have quite a few new pics of the completed product but, for some reason, the forum is not letting me post them. I select a photo and insert it, then it develops, 10%, 20% 50% and 100% and the square is there but, no photo, Hmmmmm, what's up with that mods?
Scott
Well, it looks like a bomb went off in my garage! My NC is STRIPPED of all it's clothes! We've only owned this 2020 NC750X DCT for 2 weeks today! Through all the circumstances involved, such as primarily model year, minimal used bike availability and transmission selection, this ALL BLACK version was the ONLY one within my grasp and price range with the DCT. The U.S. version is/was only available in BLACK. I've stated a time or two that I'm not a big fan of this black automotive scenario era we're presently in. Black wheels, black cars, blacked out tail lights, MATTE BLACK and more. It's just not for me. But, like stated, this bike was the only one with the DCT. So, I bought it.
If I had to guess, I'd say that of all the NC owners on the planet, there's way less than 1% who'd buy something like this and then decide to dismantle it and PAINT the applicable parts. So, after debating with myself and the CEO about potential colors, I initially chose white but after more considerations, and really liking the color of our '15 Jeep JKUR, I decided on that color. It's called Hydro Blue Pearl coat. I had our local Napa auto parts store make up the paint. I've painted cars and Jeeps before but, only with what's called a *Single Stage* paint. For those that are unfamiliar, a single stage paint is paint that has the base color and the gloss component, all in one mix. Then there's *2-Stage paints*. Those are comprised of a base coat of color, then a clear coat is applied to give the paint job it's high gloss look.
Well, unbeknownst to to me, this paint that was made for me by Napa, is a THREE STAGE paint! There's your base coat, then a MID or tinting coat is applied, then the clear coat. This will be a grand (and somewhat expensive) experiment for me. All the components that will be painted are off the bike and they've been scuffed to accept the primer/sealer. Hopefully I'll do the primer/sealer today, based on our local wind conditions. I don't want to be priming the neighbors cars too! Then, when that's cured, I'll begin the second and third stages. 99.9999% of the riders of the NC would just do a mod here and there, maybe add a top box or a set of panniers either soft or hard or maybe some electrical components but, as stated, ain't very many that will tear the bike down for paint, just because it's black.
Scott
P.S. I've linked a pic of our Jeep to show the intended color. Pictures, NEVER show the true color. It's BEAUTIFUL in person. And, in this same time frame, I'm having the wheels and the front main engine protection bar all powder coated in high gloss Silver. Even though this bike as a mere 2,300 miles on it, arriving today are brand new Shinko 60/40 tires for it. I like a little more agressive looking/performing tire for it.
Scott
Ok Gang,
Here's the finished product.
Hey Men,
Well, here's the finished product. Well, almost finished, More on that later. Anyway, It's all back together. In case someone's new to this project, the bike is a new-to-us 2020 NC750X DCT in ALL BLACK! Well, I'm not a fan of all black anything so, I decided on a BIG change. The paint is Hydro Blue Pearl Clearcoat from a 2015 Jeep series with a code of *PBJ*. I had the paint mixed for me at a local Napa auto parts store. The wheels were also black. So, I had broke them all down and had them powder coated in Heavy Silver with clear coat. Since I had to remove both the right and left engine/faring protection bars to do the job, and they too were black, I figured I might as well do those in the heavy silver too, along with the wheels. While the bike was down for all this, I took the opportunity to do some wiring. I wired in both my Zumo XT and a Volt meter so I could keep track of the voltage in the NC. The bike came to us with a 12V power port in the frunk already so, I tied that into my ignition controlled setup.
Now, as for the part earlier mentions, "almost" finished, well, I'm pretty satisfied with the outcome of the bike as you see it. Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay better than ALL BLACK! But, the versions shipped to the boys on the other side of the pond in the same time frame, as in 2020, were also blue. But, the side fairing was painted in a bright silver, not a grey. To me, that bright silver fairing would be the *Frosting on the cake* so-to-speak. Yep, I'd have to order up some new Honda Logo wings or, have the wife make them on her *Cricket* vinyl sticker machine. Anyway, enough blabbing. Here's the finish product. What ya think?
Scott
P.S. The first pic is how it use to look. The rest are the rejuvenated version.
Well, I don't know what's happening. I have quite a few new pics of the completed product but, for some reason, the forum is not letting me post them. I select a photo and insert it, then it develops, 10%, 20% 50% and 100% and the square is there but, no photo, Hmmmmm, what's up with that mods?
Scott
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