| Author | Message | ||
     Brineusaf |
Ok, I know a few members have had items Line-X'ed, so here is my question: How is it holding up? Costs for specific parts you had done? Turn around Time? Where did you have it done at / contact info for establishment? Any downside you realize of having parts Line-X'ed? TIA | ||
| Swordsman |
"Any downside you realize of having parts Line-X'ed? " Aside from realizing they're ugly?  Sorry, couldn't resist that one! No offense toward those already sporting it, of course. I just don't go for the flat-black-and-lumpy thing. But then again, I'm never "with the times", so to speak... to each his own. I think someone said it was actually pretty expensive to have it done? ~SM | ||
| Mxer83 |
I did my 04 xb12s with it to have for an extra set, I use it on track days or when I go to the dragon , the look grows on you after a while, also if you pick up used parts they dont have to be in good shape, the line-ex hides everything!, cost was about $80 for a bugscreen, front fender,airbox cover & chin fairing, you will have to do a little dremmeling around the holes when you get them back! its sloppy stuff. | ||
| Brineusaf |
If I recall they said around 40$ I think for the Airbox. | ||
| Sleez |
you can buy a gallon of Rhino Lining for around 100 bucks last time i checked. brush it on and done! well, i checked and i couldn't find do it yourself rhino lining anymore, but i found these guys; http://www.nonslipcoating.com/faq.htm | ||
| Brineusaf |
Actually, what I had in mind was "Loctite Color Guard" which is pretty much the same thing you would dip tools into, to give them a rubber handle/coating. Would give the airbox a "rubatone" type feel to it (stole word from icon's helmet line), and wouldn't trap dirt/grime like the lineX. Plus it's available in like 4 different colors. Now I just need to find a store online that will sell 2 cans of the aerosol form of it, they all want you to buy a case (6 cans - 75$) | ||
| Dhalen32 |
Brineusaf: I have a set of City X bodywork from an '05 that has had this done already if you are interested. The bodywork has less than 4000 miles on it. I bought the bike after it was totaled and don't care for the look so I bought some new parts from another Badwebber. The only body damage is on the right side chin fairing. It actually worked well in protecting the plastic underneath. Dave | ||
| Pbxorcist |
I used Herculiner on mine. It was paint on, and the can cost me 30 dollars. I put down two coats on the flyscreen, tank, front fender, and chin fairing and ended up using less than half the can. It took about 2 hours per coat. I've had it on for a couple of months now and its held up fine to everything (including some gasoline sprays). Save yourself some money and DIY. | ||
| Brineusaf |
Dave- I can't run stock plastics, especially from an '05, no offense. Jonathan - I like where you're going. Think I'll do that, but before I do - do you have any pictures? you can post on here or email them to me directly - kylen1985@msn.com Thanks | ||
| Dhalen32 |
Brine: None taken. I think the previous owner did this himself. I'll see him today at the dealer and ask him how he applied the stuff. Dave | ||
| Ejiii |
My bike has been Line-Xed for over a year now. It has held up great! It cost me $185 to do the whole bike: air box cover, flyscreen, front fender, cheesegrater, chin fairing. The stuff looks clean even when dirty, I have no more scratches of any kind. The best, most durable finish I've ever had on a bike. I commute every day, hot or cold, rain or shine!  | ||
| Ejiii |
OBTW, it's the same day turn around. Line-X dries within five seconds of application. I dropped my stuff off on the way to work and picked it up on the way home then installed it. | ||
| Saintly |
Has anyone ever used the tintable bed liner kits? I aquired a kit made by "hippo-liner", It says you can add tint to get your desired color. By tint, I assume they mean automotive paint. If I were to get a pint of automotive basecoat, do you think I would have to add hardener/activator or will the hardening agents in the liner be all that is required for curing? | ||
| Dhalen32 |
Brine: The previous owner had a bedliner dealer (Line-X) apply the material. He also told me that the material was prepared so as to be not quite as rough as on a pick up truck application. My bike (except for some crash damage) looks nearly identical to the picture posted by Ejiii. Dave | ||
| Brineusaf |
Thanks for the info guys. I'm trying to decide... |
