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06Klr650 · 09-21-2010, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by MSGT-R

I read the "process" page; Absolutely freaky!

It's a strange process but it works great

If I were to camo anything I'd be dipping it. It's more expensive than paint but the patterns are exact and it's fairly durable.

I'm having my fork tubes done in a carbon fiber pattern. I can't wait to get them back and see the finished results

John King · 06-16-2012, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by jeepinbanditrider

Ughh that sucks. Got a guy here that used to be powerplants like me he's at school here to be a seatshop mech. Pretty cool guy.

I was production control at MALS-26 for 2 years and I know how much that sucks. I'm not a powerplant mech anymore now I'm a flight equipment mech. Weeeee a needle pimp LOL.

Jeepinbanditrider,
I was in 26 as well. Ordnance shop. Spent most of my time at MALS-12 though.

**MSGT-R** · 06-17-2012, 08:29 AM

MALS-12??

The last time I was next to MALS-12 was with H&HS-OMD Iwakuni (Search and Rescue).

That was 1982-1983.

After that, it was all MAG-46 Tustin / El Toro / Miramar / Pendleton before I retired in 2004. Isn't BRAC wonderful?

John King · 06-17-2012, 10:03 AM

12 & 15 merged into 12. I left in 92. We get back there to visit every few years, it is a completely.diiferent place now.

dlstratford · 06-17-2012, 11:21 AM

This is my attempt to honor my Iraqi service and fallen friend.

Artful · 06-17-2012, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by dlstratford

This is my attempt to honor my Iraqi service and fallen friend.

What's with the double fenders?

WildeKLR · 06-17-2012, 12:56 PM

Your fallen buddy would be proud of you work . Some gave all!!!

**MSGT-R** · 06-17-2012, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by dlstratford

This is my attempt to honor my Iraqi service and fallen friend.

Wow, nice job!

TORQUER · 06-17-2012, 01:34 PM

Has anyone attempted a dessert tan camo or straight dessert tan pint on a second gen KLR?

**Glenn** · 06-18-2012, 04:14 PM

Think I'm going to paint mine tan.
Black looks cool but the bed-liner method has been well used.

**MSGT-R** · 06-18-2012, 05:47 PM

As I recall, there is also someone else in here that has done desert tan with black forks and trim. It also looks great!

TORQUER · 06-18-2012, 06:14 PM

Well, I would do mine dessert tan also. i did my truck with the Walmart flat tan Krylon. So far it holds up well on the body, but chips easily when rocks hit the grill or front bumper. If I were to do dessert tan, I would try to get the real stuff, not use the walmart can Krylon stuff. just my .02

Tym · 06-19-2012, 05:33 AM

Best thing about having a 2003,

never a thought about changing the colour.

Why mess with perfection.

**Glenn** · 06-19-2012, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by TORQUER

Well, I would do mine dessert tan also. i did my truck with the Walmart flat tan Krylon. So far it holds up well on the body, but chips easily when rocks hit the grill or front bumper. If I were to do dessert tan, I would try to get the real stuff, not use the walmart can Krylon stuff. just my .02

I am thinking tan spray-on truck bed liner.

TORQUER · 06-19-2012, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Glenn

I am thinking tan spray-on truck bed liner.

Ive never seen tan spray on bedliner. Can you get that in a can or do you have to take it to the Rhino Liner or X-liner guys?

Artful · 06-19-2012, 04:45 PM

Rustoleum makes it in a can
http://www.summitracing.com/search/D.../?autoview=SKU

here's another
http://www.repaintsupply.com/pd-als-...-bed-liner.cfm

here's a roller version
http://www.durabakcompany.com/automo...FY4FRQodXHaE1Q

TORQUER · 06-19-2012, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Artful

Rustoleum makes it in a can
http://www.summitracing.com/search/D.../?autoview=SKU

here's another
http://www.repaintsupply.com/pd-als-...-bed-liner.cfm

here's a roller version
http://www.durabakcompany.com/automo...FY4FRQodXHaE1Q

Whatever you do, don't use the Rustoleum Roll on version. I have used it twice because I got free kits from Rustoleum from my father who buys alot of industrial paint from them. I used it in two truck beds and it chips very easy, even when you prep and prep and prep and clean and clean, the roll on stuff just doesn't stick well in a truck bed that gets used alot.

Dgtl_Voodoo · 06-19-2012, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tym

Best thing about having a 2003,

never a thought about changing the colour.

Why mess with perfection.

+1

Fosters · 06-24-2012, 09:00 AM

Hard to go wrong with solid tan/khaki or OD in my opinion...
Heres my take on it...

Curtis · 06-24-2012, 09:41 AM

My son was telling me last night that one of his Strret Racing Buddy's painted his street racing car camo.

They gave him a flack over the choice until the cops came to bust them one night and he just backed into some woods and turned off all his lights. The Patrol Car passed right by him chasing one of the other guys.
Apparently never saw him as he drive right past him.

Some nice camo jobs guys. I've been kicking around doing a Desert Tan on my Diesel KLR.
Haven't made up my mind yet.

You guys are a bad influence!

06-17-2012, 08:29 AM	#203
MSGT-R LEVEL 3 STAFF I'm a Premium Member! Super Cool Since: Nov 2004 Locale: Lake Elsinore, CA Postings: 6,620	Re: What tactical color for my bike? MALS-12?? The last time I was next to MALS-12 was with H&HS-OMD Iwakuni (Search and Rescue). That was 1982-1983. After that, it was all MAG-46 Tustin / El Toro / Miramar / Pendleton before I retired in 2004. Isn't BRAC wonderful? __________________ Don't have a doohicky, and I've never suffered from testosterone. Last edited by MSGT-R : 06-17-2012 at 08:31 AM.

06-17-2012, 10:03 AM	#204
John King A Regular Super Cool Since: Dec 2010 Locale: San Antonio, Texas Postings: 20	Re: What tactical color for my bike? 12 & 15 merged into 12. I left in 92. We get back there to visit every few years, it is a completely.diiferent place now.

06-17-2012, 12:56 PM	#207
WildeKLR A Regular Super Cool Since: Jun 2010 Locale: Salisbury, UK Postings: 89	Re: What tactical color for my bike? Your fallen buddy would be proud of you work . Some gave all!!!

06-17-2012, 01:34 PM	#209
TORQUER It'll be aight KLR Enthusiast Super Cool Since: Dec 2011 Locale: Tulsa Postings: 819	Re: What tactical color for my bike? Has anyone attempted a dessert tan camo or straight dessert tan pint on a second gen KLR? __________________ 2009 KLR Black Debadged Caribou 40L Cases, Cee Bailey Wind Shield , EM Doo, T-bob, .22 Mod, Drilled Slide, Pilot @ 2 turns, Low Buck Exh. Mod., De-Snorkeled, L-Mod., HT Skid Plate/Center Stand, 16T, YZ125 Fender Mod.

06-18-2012, 04:14 PM	#210
Glenn Site Administrator KLR Enthusiast Super Cool Since: Jun 2003 Locale: USA Postings: 17,889	Re: What tactical color for my bike? Think I'm going to paint mine tan. Black looks cool but the bed-liner method has been well used. __________________ *Second Gen built by Kawasaki.* Schnitz Racing 705 built by Cary.** Rest in peace Cary "KLRCary" ... August 22, 1959 - October 6, 2008 - KLR650.NET MODERATOR Rest in peace Todd "Fixer" ... February 17, 1967 - December 1, 2011 - KLR650.NET MODERATOR Rest in peace Officer Darin Moore "SLO-KLR" ... EOW: May 8, 2012 - KLR650.NET MODERATOR God Bless these men. Buy American made parts! Buy Genuine Eagle @ EagleMike.com He who would trade liberty for some temporary security, deserves neither liberty nor security. JOIN NRA and get your free duffel bag! Text GBF to 20222 to donate $10 to the Green Beret Foundation. Support these guys! Do it TODAY! Wish to support this FREE resource? Click here to contribute OR...

06-18-2012, 05:47 PM	#211
MSGT-R LEVEL 3 STAFF I'm a Premium Member! Super Cool Since: Nov 2004 Locale: Lake Elsinore, CA Postings: 6,620	Re: What tactical color for my bike? As I recall, there is also someone else in here that has done desert tan with black forks and trim. It also looks great! __________________ Don't have a doohicky, and I've never suffered from testosterone.

06-18-2012, 06:14 PM	#212
TORQUER It'll be aight KLR Enthusiast Super Cool Since: Dec 2011 Locale: Tulsa Postings: 819	Re: What tactical color for my bike? Well, I would do mine dessert tan also. i did my truck with the Walmart flat tan Krylon. So far it holds up well on the body, but chips easily when rocks hit the grill or front bumper. If I were to do dessert tan, I would try to get the real stuff, not use the walmart can Krylon stuff. just my .02 __________________ 2009 KLR Black Debadged Caribou 40L Cases, Cee Bailey Wind Shield , EM Doo, T-bob, .22 Mod, Drilled Slide, Pilot @ 2 turns, Low Buck Exh. Mod., De-Snorkeled, L-Mod., HT Skid Plate/Center Stand, 16T, YZ125 Fender Mod.

06-19-2012, 05:33 AM	#213
Tym A Regular Super Cool Since: Mar 2008 Locale: Connecticut Postings: 51	Re: What tactical color for my bike? Best thing about having a 2003, never a thought about changing the colour. Why mess with perfection.

06-19-2012, 04:45 PM	#216
Artful KLR Enthusiast Super Cool Since: Sep 2011 Locale: Scottsdale AZ USA Postings: 1,193	Re: What tactical color for my bike? Rustoleum makes it in a can http://www.summitracing.com/search/D.../?autoview=SKU here's another http://www.repaintsupply.com/pd-als-...-bed-liner.cfm here's a roller version http://www.durabakcompany.com/automo...FY4FRQodXHaE1Q __________________ Gun control is like trying to stop drunk driving by making it harder for sober people to buy cars Stolen from KY2008

06-24-2012, 09:00 AM	#219
Fosters Moody Loner A Regular Super Cool Since: Nov 2010 Locale: Florida Postings: 22	Re: What tactical color for my bike? Hard to go wrong with solid tan/khaki or OD in my opinion... Heres my take on it... __________________ When I'm Good...Noone remembers. When I'm Bad...Noone Forgets.

06-24-2012, 09:41 AM	#220
Curtis Professional Modder KLR Enthusiast Super Cool Since: Aug 2005 Locale: Rhome , Texas Postings: 1,978	Re: What tactical color for my bike? My son was telling me last night that one of his Strret Racing Buddy's painted his street racing car camo. They gave him a flack over the choice until the cops came to bust them one night and he just backed into some woods and turned off all his lights. The Patrol Car passed right by him chasing one of the other guys. Apparently never saw him as he drive right past him. Some nice camo jobs guys. I've been kicking around doing a Desert Tan on my Diesel KLR. Haven't made up my mind yet. You guys are a bad influence! __________________ Riding my Favorite Modded KLR for 6 years. http://www.klr650.net/forums/showthread.php?t=107267

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