2009 Yamaha Raider

[jkrig]

So after doing my first bike last week, word spread and I got a call from an owner who wanted his semi-custom Yamaha Raider cleaned up. Owner decided to ride it home (about a half hour ride). The next day he said he received a few thumbs up and compliments on the way home. Music to my ears!!!!

Comments and criticism are always welcome, I'm new to bikes so.......always looking to learn something new.

Decon
CG Citrus Wash
D-114 (clay lube)
Medium grade clay
Super Degreaser (Tires)
Groits Heavy Duty Wheel Cleaner

Compounding/Polishing
PC 7424 w/3" backing plate
GG Correcting/Perfecting Cream (only in rear fender, owner had a rough spot in clear coat from wearing his backpack)
LC 3" MF cut pad/ 3" Force white foam pad
GG Correcting Cream on most of painted surfaces
LC 3' Force Orange pad
P21s polishing soap (chome)
Plastic X for speedo

LSP
McKees 37 Paint Coating for painted surfaces
McKees 37 Wheel Coating on wheels and most of the chrome pieces (gave them a good wipe down 50/50 ipa due to the P21s)
Opti-Seal on matte black engine parts (didn't want to use anything silicone based for fear of run-off, gave opti-seal a swipe and it darkened the finish slightly figured it would hold better.)

Not bad from a distance.


Upon closer inspection


















After










cell pic (sorry)

[coles_paint_correction]

Amazing work bet it was a pain to get into all those spaces.

[Mantilgh]

I meant give you some props the other day when I saw this.

Excellent job!!!

[BrutalNoodle]

What did you use to remove the balance adhesive?


New to bikes? Could have fooled me. Beautiful work.

[jkrig]

What did you use to remove the balance adhesive?


New to bikes? Could have fooled me. Beautiful work.

It actually came off pretty easy, lil bit of APC an a plastic razor....probably could have done with my fingers....thanks!!!!

[Sizzle Chest]

Very nice work! Looks great!