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Brammo Empulse Discussion => Brammo Empulse Mods => Topic started by: alain on September 21, 2015, 02:28:53 AM

Title: Alain's empulse mods
Post by: alain on September 21, 2015, 02:28:53 AM

After doing some repair work on my empulse after a stupid accident, I decided to draw the Line a little further and modify some thing that were on my wish list since buying "my precious".
It still is a work in progress, but a few photos show the general idea. More to follow...

http://1drv.ms/1FWTpsY (http://1drv.ms/1FWTpsY)

Title: Re: Alain's empulse mods
Post by: littlefreak3000 on September 21, 2015, 10:10:05 AM

I'll be doing similar things when I get my bike back from the shop.

Title: Re: Alain's empulse mods
Post by: Consultec on September 21, 2015, 08:01:13 PM

Did you painted with Automotive paint or HomeDepot stuff :-)

Title: Re: Alain's empulse mods
Post by: littlefreak3000 on September 21, 2015, 08:47:40 PM

I think I'm gonna get a gallon of Real Red Pearl plastidip from dipyourcar.com to spray my plastics.

http://www.dipyourcar.com/Preloaded-Quart-SM.html (http://www.dipyourcar.com/Preloaded-Quart-SM.html)

So kind of half way between Automotive paint and Home Depot stuff. Also plastidip is removable.

Title: Re: Alain's empulse mods
Post by: Consultec on September 22, 2015, 01:47:30 AM

I want to do the automotive or motorcycle wrap..

Title: Re: Alain's empulse mods
Post by: alain on September 22, 2015, 03:53:08 AM

Quote from: Consultec on September 21, 2015, 08:01:13 PM

Did you painted with Automotive paint or HomeDepot stuff :-)

Nope. 3m 1080 vinyl wrap. White carbon fiber and red reflecting rim stickers for the stripings. It was a pain in the butt to cover the fairings. Tank fairing took about 8 hours. I just hope it will hold a couple of years. I have no experience whatsoever, but with the right preparation, tools and hours of youtube...
Did repaint the bull's head logo with 2k spray paint, brand spray max. It's now completely covered in matte black (5%). I'll post the pictures as soon as I got them mounted since I'm still waiting for the double sided adhesive.

Title: Re: Alain's empulse mods
Post by: alain on September 22, 2015, 03:58:54 AM

Quote from: littlefreak3000 on September 21, 2015, 08:47:40 PM

I think I'm gonna get a gallon of Real Red Pearl plastidip from dipyourcar.com to spray my plastics.

http://www.dipyourcar.com/Preloaded-Quart-SM.html (http://www.dipyourcar.com/Preloaded-Quart-SM.html)

So kind of half way between Automotive paint and Home Depot stuff. Also plastidip is removable.

Sweet! A lot cheaper than vinyl... And faster results. Also, should last long (if done properly).
Be sure to post some pics when done.

Title: Re: Alain's empulse mods
Post by: alain on September 23, 2015, 12:20:16 PM

Final result :

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Title: Re: Alain's empulse mods
Post by: Consultec on September 23, 2015, 04:03:27 PM

Nice.. How hard was the wrap? Trying to get the bubbles out?

Title: Re: Alain's empulse mods
Post by: alain on September 23, 2015, 05:25:39 PM

Quote from: Consultec on September 23, 2015, 04:03:27 PM

Nice.. How hard was the wrap? Trying to get the bubbles out?

Clearing out the bubbles was not hard at all. And due to the carbon structure of the wrap a needle could be used to remove trapped air if necessary. Folds and the risk of overstretching were harder to manage since there are many curves and corners to handle. The "tank" had to be done in 2 pieces (left and right) The stripings came in handy to cover the overlap.
Don't think I will do it again some day soon. Vinyl wrap is great for the "uncomplicated" surfaces like the hood of a car.

Title: Re: Alain's empulse mods
Post by: Consultec on September 23, 2015, 09:07:46 PM

Nice job.  I see you also added the pinstrip on the wheels.

Title: Re: Alain's empulse mods
Post by: BrammoBrian on October 06, 2015, 09:34:23 AM

Looks awesome!  Nice work with the wrap.   8)