Airbox Strip and Paint

Today was the airbox assembly's turn to get sanded and painted. The original was also rusted, and looked to have the same finish as on the side panels; however, we chose to finish them on our own. Partly because we didn't want to subject it to the vinegar soak. Since it sits underneath the motorcycle seat, it's not a part that will get seen or scrutinized, but nonetheless, it needed some attention.

The loose rust was knocked off the components with a heavy duty stripping pad. Then we prepped it in Rust-oleum 2x Primer, and applied three coats of their Black Textured spray paint. Again, it's our best guess as to what that original finish was on the Aermacchi.

An HD-2494 K&N Special Order Replacement Filter is on its way, and then the whole assembly will go back in place!