How to spray paint a KLR 650 with Krylon Fusion and Truck Bed Liner

DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS BELOW:
A quick overview and demo of how to paint a Kawasaki KLR650 with Khaki (or Sand) colored Kyrlon Fusion spray paint. I also painted the tank with Rustoleum Truck Bed Liner. See below for more details.

The best part of painting a KLR 650 is that you just don't have to take yourself too seriously. Honestly, if you ride it like you should, it should be getting dings, scratches, scrapes, and buffs. That's what's nice about spray paint... if you want it to look fresh and clean again, all you need to do is bit of masking and spray away.

Krylon Fusion is incredibly tough stuff. I've been super impressed with how it's held up on my bike. The truck bed liner is also great, but it is difficult to clean/wipe off when it's dirty.

Thanks to @sonyponyable for requesting the video. I've been meaning to get to this for a long time, so thanks for the request.

If you want to do a seriously "professional" job, you'll want to remove the plastics and the tank before you spray. Make sure to mask off any important bits (like the fuel petcock). I used some rougher (120) grit 3M automotive sandpaper to "buff" out any scratches that were on the stock plastics. After that, I used a fine grit (1000) to get it ready for the paint. Once the plastics and tank was sanded, I cleaned it off with water and then baby wipes so I wasn't painting over plastic/enamel dust.

On the tank, I really sanded it until the stickers looked dull, but they were by no means gone. Three coats of bed liner and the sticker was barely noticeable. Make sure not to let the bed liner drip, as it will stay that way.

The fork shoes were painted using Rustoleum bumper paint. Worked like a charm... I didn't want to take those off to paint so I just sprayed lightly and masked around them like a madman.

I gave it three solid coats, waiting about 30 minutes between coats. I did let it "cure" for about a week (while I was fixing other things on the bike) . After that, it was pretty darn scratch resistant, as you can see in the film.

Again, it's nice to be able to touch up your bike with a bit of masking and a few blasts with a spray can.

For the initial job, use lots of paint, lots of newspaper and masking tape, and don't take yourself too seriously. Trust me, that Krylon is pretty forgiving.

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[sonyponyable]

thanks for posting this man , your awesome :)... thought i would let ya know how painting some of my engine went, it went great i primed first then followed instruc on can and wow it looks brand new, im in canada but i grabbed some enamel paint from canadian tire, amazing how nice the side of the engine looks... you probly dont care but thought id let ya know incase u get bored some day.... gonna take my test soon hopefully be on the road soon with my klr just gonna get the doo done&valves:)

[eveRideorg]

@sonyponyable Have you seen the huge scratch on my engine? Maybe you should post a video of how to paint an engine? I'd definitely watch! Hmm... maybe that's a project for me. I'd also like to paint my rims. Good luck on your test. You're gonna love riding!

[koehlerkevin]

LOL, I was like, "What's he going to do with that bag?" And then FLOP, right down on the wet paint! Good job!

[eveRideorg]

@koehlerkevin Bwaha! Yeah.. can't be too careful with a KLR!

[kynaston1474]

Awesome man, I think I'm painting mine this year. :P

[MeeeMAX]

Very cool man, i like the color.

[2braappin]

thanks for posting this



[Gpzlindy63]

I did almost the same thing, used fusion silver, masked out the decals, carefully pushed in the tape along the edges then cut it along the decals. Painted the plastics two coats, removed the masking tape and I still have my decals!! What was Kawasaki thinking on a silver tank and green plastics anyway?

Great Vid!

[navythomas8]

HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!Out standing!!! Who Gives a RATS ASS its a KLR!!!! Thats My Line also!! I think it Looks Great!! Most will not understand the KLR thing!! But you do!! True Spirit of the KLR riders!! Hilarious vid I'm Fav ing it!!

[byersm66]

Great job. I am doing the same thing to my KLR. Just the plastic for now. The fusion paint works great.

[koehlerkevin]

@eveRideorg Yes, it makes me want a KLR. I've been in an unfortunate motorcycle-less situation for a while, but I hope to change that soon. A KLR is definitely on my list, for just that reason!