Got the parts back from powder coat

[jpool]

Just got my '11 Roadster back together after having many of the shiny bits powder coated / ceramic coated:

I also drilled some vent holes to the bear claw in preparation for triple filters, and to exhaust heat shields for no good reason whatsoever.

A word of advise to anyone considering drilling the exhaust heat shields though: they're stainless (who would chrome stainless -- apparently Triumph does). I realized this only after going through one titanium nitride drill bit just to drill a pilot hole. Definitely have some cobalt drill bits on hand before starting the job.

Anyhow, I would estimate all the added blackness will make the bike at least 10-15% faster

 

[CanberraR3]

Not to mention the weight saving from all those holes.

 

[1olbull]

NEVER put red on your motor for it will slow it down!!!

 

[TOMCAT]

Not to mention the weight saving from all those holes.

Drill holes in stuff to make the bike lighter .. yeh .. now only heavy as f#ck , instead of really f#ckin heavy.

 

[1olbull]

Drill holes in stuff to make the bike lighter .. yeh .. now only heavy as f#ck , instead of really f#ckin heavy.

You be ON tonight . . . er, tomorrow, TC!!!

 

[HansO]

mmmmmm ... hole weight saving versus black powder coat, recon you probably broke even there but the overall effect Looks Good so I think in the end You still have a Win Win situation
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But the matt black will be adding extra drag to the really streamlined wind tunnel tested streamlined Rocket .... yup I am just kidding



All Jokes Aside, ..... Looks Very Nice @jpool

 

[Mittzy]

Get rid of 40kg in those mufflers

 

[cardinal93]

Sharp looking stealth bike

 

[TOMCAT]

Agree .. looks sharp.

 

[Rocket Scientist]

Ooh the blackness...........the feelings of despair...........must.....get...back....to....the....world....of.....color......