Go Black

[Boomer]

Well, Vivian now has new TPS batteries, a new PR4 rear, and black powdercoated wheels.
Also fitted 10W LED spotlights fitted to the mirrors tied into High beam.  No they are not fitted "ear ring style".
Pics to follow when I get a moment.

[dokterdave]

I'd like more info on the powder coated wheels, been thinking of getting mine done a they are a bit scabby now.

[Boomer]

I stripped the wheels completely. Remove everything ya can ncluding bearings and TPS sensors and of course the tyres.
Then just take them to your local powdercoaters.
Cost me £120 for the pair.
Had mine done in Satin Black to match the fairing lowers.
Beforehand they were scabby and nasty. Now they look superb.
Will post pics at the weekend.

[Boomer]

Ok, some pics for Dave (and others).

Spotlights are 10W LED and are superb at getting traffic to make room when filtering.
A couple of twitches on the passing button and many vehicles move over to make room.
Some still don't but we are all used to the brain-dead motorist and their inability to give a  about anyone else.
I think this is because of the instant on of the LED which gives a kind of strobe effect.

When on high beam on an empty road they are also excellent at augmenting the already good lights on the 1400.
I simply drilled holes in the top of the mirror and bolted them on through using some very large washers to spread the loading.
So far have gone 2 weeks and no cracking of plastic so should be solid and stable.
Also doesn't look like she has earrings on! <LOL>

[pross]

I love the look of those black wheels Boomer .
That could be something for mine in the future with a nice strip round the rims.

[Boomer]

I'm pleased with them too, so am now considering getting the Tetra-Lever powdercoated the same.

[Charlie747]

I'm pleased with them too, so am now considering getting the Tetra-Lever powdercoated the same.

Sounds like a plan Boomer

Wheels look very tidy 

[Lonewolf]

They don't just look tidy....they look bang tidy. 

[ZG]

Looks great Boom, grats!!