Trade SE5 silver NMN 4" risers for black, anyone.

[burg650]

I have the NMN 4" in risers on my SE5 the sliver finish, could not wait when I ordered them as the black were out of stock. Now after getting the silver version I should have waited for the black, is there anyone who wants the silver and would like to trade the black.

[smokster]

I have the NMN 4" in risers on my SE5 the sliver finish, could not wait when I ordered them as the black were out of stock. Now after getting the silver version I should have waited for the black, is there anyone who wants the silver and would like to trade the black.
Silver is faster.
After riding 22k miles, I dont even notice what color mine is anymore, it is just too much fun no matter what color it is.

[bjt]

Black risers are more $$$. You might have to sweeten the deal. :dontknow:

[jeuchler]

Black risers are more $$$. You might have to sweeten the deal. :dontknow:


...Anyhow, if you switch to black and post about it here, 64 people will respond, annoyed that you've reduced your visibility! :joke:

[Firefly]

I have the NMN 4" in risers on my SE5 the sliver finish, could not wait when I ordered them as the black were out of stock. Now after getting the silver version I should have waited for the black, is there anyone who wants the silver and would like to trade the black.

I doubt you are going to find any takers - best bet would be to order new black ones and sell the old ones out here - probably for 1/2 what you paid as many will be picky about items like that being 'used'.

Or you could take them off and have someone powdercoat them.

Good luck!

[ataDude]

...Anyhow, if you switch to black and post about it here, 64 people will respond, annoyed that you've reduced your visibility! :joke:

:D :D :D :D :D
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[fastfraser]

Rub them down with steel wool and spray paint them black with trem-clad or any auto spray paint.:dontknow: Not as good as anodized or powder coated but hey for 5 bucks i won't tell anyone.

[Twodog185]

There's a place near you that'll powder coat those risers for not much more than 20 bucks...I'm sure.

[burg650]

Black risers are more $$$. You might have to sweeten the deal. :dontknow:

When I placed my order I was told that they were the same price, just did not want to wait for the black to come in as my shoulders were about to give up on me.

[Magic Man]

When I placed my order I was told that they were the same price, just did not want to wait for the black to come in as my shoulders were about to give up on me.

That is not right. :wrong:

The black units are always $30 more.

The black units were being offered to you at the same price to compensate you for waiting for black to come in. :thumbup:

MM

[docdoru]

Everything black is more expensive than silver....:gaah:

[burg650]

That is not right. :wrong:

The black units are always $30 more.

The black units were being offered to you at the same price to compensate you for waiting for black to come in. :thumbup:

MM

I was not told that is was more at that time and I still would have not waited, riding was becoming uncomfortable for me and just wanted to have them cost was not a factor. I guess I will remove them and get them painted/power coated/anodized which ever is fastest.

[bjt]

I guess I will remove them and get them painted/power coated/anodized which ever is fastest.

The quickest thing to do would be to run to the hardware store and buy a can of matte or satin black spray paint that works on aluminum. Remove and clean the risers well. Spray the risers following the instructions on the can. Then reinstall the risers in a few hours or the next day, depending on the handling / drying time directions on the can. That should look decent and last you until at least the winter when you would have more time to send them out for a professional finish like anodizing or powdercoating. If you do a really good job of it, you may find that your paint job is good enough and you won't have to pursue it any further.

[krb1945]

If you don't get any takers... take them to your local powder coating shop and have them put a nice shiny black powder coat on them.:thumbup:

[NancysToy]

If you don't get any takers... take them to your local powder coating shop and have them put a nice shiny black powder coat on them.:thumbup:
Be careful if you do this, you can't get any powdercoat on the mating surfaces, threads, or the handlebar holes. Don't know how your going to cap them, but you can't get the inside portions of the caps, either, if you're using the billet ones. One problem with powdercoat that stops at edges of things, it sometimes looks funky, and can start to chip. If these make you that crazy, I would either get them anodized or save up and buy some black ones, selling your old ones at a discount. We had the same dilemma, but the silver look just fine now that we've had them on there a couple of weeks. Just my two pennies.
-Scotty http://www.pmdawnonline.com/forum/images/smilies/velo.gif

[Tom in NM]

. . . but I would paint them, if I found them distracting. It is easy, inexpensive and fast. A little prep and masking and then painting.

There are lots of different kind of Black colors/textures that should work/perform as well as Powder Coating for the Raisers - really, there are people who paint their cars and motorcycles with paint cans - and while as not as "professional" as a good painter, most people cannot tell. The raisers are a lot smaller and should pose no problem.

You could even go a different color, say Silver, Red, or Yellow.

And, if you don't like it or you decide to change it, you can.

Tom

[burg650]

Maybe I will call NMN and ask them how much to just get the two riser and the 4 end caps to match.

[ISCI Billy]

I have the NMN 4" in risers on my SE5 the sliver finish, could not wait when I ordered them as the black were out of stock. Now after getting the silver version I should have waited for the black, is there anyone who wants the silver and would like to trade the black.

I can anodize aluminum to from silver to black with no problem. If interested give me a call at 1-800-838-9421. Here at ISCI we can make or fix just about anything.

ISCI Billy
www.industrialspecialty.com (http://www.industrialspecialty.com)

[bjt]

I can anodize aluminum to from silver to black with no problem. If interested give me a call at 1-800-838-9421. Here at ISCI we can make or fix just about anything.

ISCI Billy
www.industrialspecialty.com (http://www.industrialspecialty.com)


What about the cast metal pieces that hold the footpegs and the footpegs too? Some of the silver / gray finish is flaking off on mine and I'd like them black. Is anodizing a good, valid option or would powdercoating be better?