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1994 KX60 rebuild/refurbish

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Coop:

--- Quote from: bigbellybob on July 13, 2010, 05:37:12 AM ---if you would like to dye the tank black i could get you some instructions. IMO it would look better all black than 2 shads of green.

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I think I have to agree with you. I would appreciate the instructions for sure.

diesel:

--- Quote from: bigbellybob on July 13, 2010, 05:37:12 AM ---if you would like to dye the tank black i could get you some instructions. IMO it would look better all black than 2 shads of green.

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x2 on the tank dye instructions.  I'm stoked to make it black.

bigbellybob:
here is the link to the thumper talk thread. its a pretty good right up. the only thing is he dyes the in side of the tank. i strongly recommend not to. get some plugs or something to keep the dye out of the inside. in the right up he states it wont hurt cumbustion if the dye comes off but it can f the carb. just fill the tank with boiling water and submerge it. the in side will still be green but the out side will be pretty black. also some people have had to do it 2 times to get the proper color. orange KTM tanks come out brownish the after the first dip and then look perfect after the second dip.

http://www.thumpertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=611365&highlight=tank+dye

ShadeTreeFab:
the way i have died parts before is with my wifes stew pot (when shes not home), use RIT close dye, bring dye and water to a boil put parts in and cook them for a little while. the longer you leave in the darker they get. this works with all the little brake hose holders to. i also buy moose clear fuel and vent lines and dye them, it looks trick :-D
just remember its easier to start with white or clear parts, i know some times you got to go with what you have, good luck

p.s. i have a uncle like you that got me in to dirt bike$

Coop:
Thanks for the link bigbellybob . I don't have an extra $30 for that dye project right now, but may try that when I do. Like I said the tank and wheels are going to make it look not as nice as it should. I have sanded on the spokes for a full day and they still look really bad. Too many years of neglect I think by the previous owner. When/if I get the money I think I will just rebuild the rear wheel with new spokes. I want it to look nice, but can't stop the project because I can't afford new spokes or a tank dye job, haha.

I hope to get time later tonight to pretty much get it all together, if not it will be tomorrow. I didn't realize it until this morning that the clutch perch is broken and the brake perch is stripped where the adjuster screws in so those will have to be replaced now, ugh, lol.

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