Thanks Mike- Some great memories for sure on the old site and getting to ride will all you boys!

100% agree on the original Metal MX Fenders... how any of them survived is a miracle and for sure adds a TON of Value to the bike/s

Reed valve Richards 

I have not tested it... but based on their info I assume will be VERY Durable-  Here are their details on the Chassis Paint

Yes,  Eastwood Chassis Paint  is formulated to withstand gasoline, brake fluid, and other solvents, making it highly suitable for undercarriage components, suspension parts, and frames. Specifically, Eastwood's Extreme Chassis Black features three times more resins, offering superior resistance to fuel, chips, and corrosion compared to standard coatings

I also meant to add when applying the Final 3rd- smooth gloss coat... keep the spray can moving as the surface at this point is very smooth from all the steps performed and the 2nd coat Fully cured and dry.... if you spray 3rd coat to heavy in any spot it will run on you... Keep a distance of about 10 to 12" and at a nice smooth pace lay down the paint to a wet look so it looks just like the way you want to see it when it dries....

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Got my Eastwood paint in today! Can't wait to try it.

Excellent-  Let us know how you like it and how it turn's out.

Where are you living now? I haven't seen you since CA Dreamin' 2019, and have been largely off the site since then. I got a new right knee and won't risk it on my RT-3 as a result. It needs a home with someone on here - then I'll at least know it's gone to a good home. If anyone reads this, I have spares (lots) to keep it running for 15 - 20 years, and it needs a GOOD HOME! Keep up the stories sir! You, as always, are an INSPIRATION to the rest of us mere mortals! BLESSINGS!

Hammer

Where are you living now? I haven't seen you since CA Dreamin' 2019, and have been largely off the site since then. I got a new right knee and won't risk it on my RT-3 as a result. It needs a home with someone on here - then I'll at least know it's gone to a good home. If anyone reads this, I have spares (lots) to keep it running for 15 - 20 years, and it needs a GOOD HOME! Keep up the stories sir! You, as always, are an INSPIRATION to the rest of us mere mortals! BLESSINGS!

Hammer

Hey Hammer-  Great to hear from you and good to hear you doing good!  Man I sure miss the riding and hanging out with you all there in SOCAL... we sure had some GREAT Events / Rides out there.  I remember your RT3 360- Solid bike!  someone out there should buy it from you for sure!

We sold our homes in Colorado and moved to the Tyler Texas area (East Texas) to be closer to our Kids and Grandkids...  Was a great move for us and I am now Retired from the Corp world and life is real good!

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I will get some updates going on this project... been busy with many other projects around the house getting ready for Spring and summer.  Stay Tuned!



 

Well now that my 71 DT1MX project is almost 100% finished up... will now get my 1971 DT1 Enduro started / Moving forward to make it look and function like new again!

Will get the Frame and all the Gloss Black parts painted this coming week... so Today was Degreasing and Cleaning day!

Dawn Powerwash and some good scrub brushes do a nice job breaking down the caked on grease / dissolving the build ups and leaving a nice clean surface! 

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Good and Clean and ready for next step... will hit everything with the scuff pad to remove the gloss on current paint and smooth everything down-  Then will be time to get the 3 coats of Eastwood Chassis paint. 

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Can't wait to get my black parts looking like that! Will look into this Eastwood product.

Yes, good stuff but it's tricky to apply with the can.
Finish is lovely if you get it right.