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02-02-08, 07:09 PM

I used the all in one type Hammerite (no primer needed) but gave it a throughly clean with degreaser and left it to dry before painting. I used matt black and got a OEM look finish, my mate was convinced I swapped the top yoke with another. The badges that come on the yokes for GSXR's and CBR's just pops off so you can re-glue it on later, this shouldn't be a problem for you though as the last RSV I rode had the logo milled into the yoke.

As with every maintenance task it comes down to confidence, if you don't feel confident in doing the job then its best left to the professionals. I haven't seen a powder coated yoke in the flesh yet, seen many painted and polished, so I can not comment of which is best.

If you opt to spray it with Hammerite remember, its best to do 100's of fine/thin coats at a time than to cover the whole yoke in one go!!!

02-02-08, 07:09 PM	#4
Dangerous Dave Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Getting a yoke painted/powder coated I used the all in one type Hammerite (no primer needed) but gave it a throughly clean with degreaser and left it to dry before painting. I used matt black and got a OEM look finish, my mate was convinced I swapped the top yoke with another. The badges that come on the yokes for GSXR's and CBR's just pops off so you can re-glue it on later, this shouldn't be a problem for you though as the last RSV I rode had the logo milled into the yoke. As with every maintenance task it comes down to confidence, if you don't feel confident in doing the job then its best left to the professionals. I haven't seen a powder coated yoke in the flesh yet, seen many painted and polished, so I can not comment of which is best. If you opt to spray it with Hammerite remember, its best to do 100's of fine/thin coats at a time than to cover the whole yoke in one go!!!