Engine casing respray

I am going to respray one of the engine casings as you can see it needs it.


I removed the engine guard today and im going to give that a rub down and respray too.
 What i want to ask (and i know this question shows me up for the mechanic im not) is what is behind this cover and is it easy to remove and refit?

Cheers

Not sure what's behind there.

Could you be tempted to stick these on instead?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/141109112673?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

sullivj wrote:Could you be tempted to stick these on instead?

Hmm could be but ive already bought the paint http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/151044661387?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
So already kinda committed to the respray

Fair enough.  I will be very interesting to see how you get on, as my clutch cover (the other side), could do with a paint.

you can take this side off no probs, dont have to drain the oil, try and get the gasket off in one piece (if it got one on), if not, then refit with some gasket sealer.

I painted mine not so long ago and didn't take them off but still got a good finish all the way round. That paint is thicker than normal (so I've been told) so if you need to used a more abrasive sand paper to start with, don't hesitate. If you don't end up taking it off, make sure everywhere!!

@Tricky  I was worried about oil spillage but didnt figure on there being a gasket...

Yeah Josh i am starting to think your right with what you done and ill be leaving it on for the respray too

Cheers Guys

On the left hand side is the flywheel and stator coil. The stator is kept in an oil bath to keep it cool so there ***WILL*** be oil in there so make sure you have something down to catch it.  Get yourself a tube of high temp RTV silicone sealant. Exactly the same stuff as "Gastite" just without the stupid price tag.

When you spray it make sure to mask off the sealing edge first and then when you're done just peel off the masking whack on some RTV silicone leave it 24 hours to dry and you're away!

Cheers G3o for the precise info, although i think i could remove the cover and refit i think i will chicken out and respray it while its on the engine. A bit more awkward i know and i probably wont get the results i could if i removed it but i dont like the sound of having to reseal it and the fact that oil will spill what with being a novice n all.

Great site this

I use black matt heat proof engine spray goes on dead easy and looks good.have a look at my avatar thats how it turns out.

Sprayed it today, its not a perfect job but im quite pleased with the results

The photo is not the best as it was getting dark

looks good 

Thanks Tricky

Looks 100 times better than before. Guess you did it in situ? Nice job. Well done you.

Top job.

yeah done it without removal, lots of delicate sanding/masking but worth it for the results

Hi, I have only just bought a cb500 and the engine could do to be re painted, could you please let me know what the make and type of paint you used.
Thanks dave.
Jackotom54@gmail.com

jackotom wrote:Hi, I have only just bought a cb500 and the engine could do to be re painted, could you please let me know what the make and type of paint you used.
Thanks dave.
Jackotom54@gmail.com

See the link in Post no 3.
Looks good too, or, you could go for the Honda colour from RS Paints


http://www.rsbikepaint.com/en-gb/shop-paints.php?colourscheme=15910&16654=on