Paint the filler neck?

MikeM

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• Jun 14, 2016

• #1

Probably too late now but is it accepted to paint the filler neck on the tank? I have seen it both ways.

 

L.A.B.

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• Jun 14, 2016

• #2

I wouldn't recommend you paint the area where the cap gasket seals.

 

850commando

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• Jun 14, 2016

• #3

my 74 commando filer neck came painted from the factory...

 

eskasteve

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• Jun 14, 2016

• #4

MikeM said:

Probably too late now but is it accepted to paint the filler neck on the tank? I have seen it both ways.

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It's your bike. Paint it if you like. You only have to please yourself.

 

Danno

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• Jun 14, 2016

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I recently repainted my Hi-Rider tank and I masked all the way around the side of the neck after cleaning out the factory paint (which went all the way down). When the cap is closed, all you see is paint, but when it's open, nothing but clean steel. Paint where fuel can get to it is a recipe for clogging something up. Some like to paint in there to keep the finish from lifting around the neck, but where do you stop? I guess time will tell if I did it correctly or not.

 

jaydee75

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• Jun 15, 2016

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850commando said:

my 74 commando filer neck came painted from the factory...

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So did my Mk3. I can show pictures if you like. But I don't think it is a good idea.
Jaydee

 

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Madnorton

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• Jun 15, 2016

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A bit of modern fuel will soon remove it, despite being painted on originals it is not a good idea.

 

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mikeinidaho

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• Jun 15, 2016

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In My experience, running the edge of the paint layer under the gas cap gasket offers an excellent chance for the gas to get under it and bubble the paint.

 

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Bernhard

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• Jun 16, 2016

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Madnorton said:

A bit of modern fuel will soon remove it, despite being painted on originals it is not a good idea.

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Fuel resistance paint :?:

 

jbbudgor

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• Jun 16, 2016

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Anymore, I always leave the entire neck bare. Prolonged exposure to today's ethanol based fuels will just wreak havoc on the painted inside portion of the neck and eventually creep out and down the side of the neck. So I always explain to customers, just keep it polished and avoid all the unpleasantness of wrinkling paint. Triumphs are even worse as there is more next exposed.
Brent
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