Ok...big ask here. I've never been much of a mech and I get this sinking feeling in my stomach every time I take a piece of the bike off. I realize how sad this sounds to those of us who wrench on their bikes constantly but what can I say. I was doing...well, "other things" as a kid and I just never developed the skill set. Any ways...to the point. I installed new black after market throttle/carb covers on my TBA and they look great. However, the inscrutable choice on Trump's part to go with putty gray for our engine parts now stands out like a sore thumb. What would make it look perfect (in my feng shui way of thinking) is if the carb box were black. So...the questions....from the ignorant.
1. Is there any reason I cannot remove the carb box and paint it black? Any connections or anything?
2. And importantly...is there anyone in or near enough to the Buffalo NY area that would be willing to come and help me get them off then come back two days later to help me reinstall them after I paint bomb them? From what I've read the carbs come off fairly easy on this bike and I also realize this is probably elementary level wrenching but I simply do not trust my knowledge base. The chances that I'd screw something up are pretty high.
Key Points:
I would be planning on this during the off season when the riding is more or less done.
I am willing to compensate in some manner and straight up loot is certainly an option. I can also pay in good cheer, bon homme', single malt scotch, beer of choice, gift certificate to Bocces Pizza or Duffs Wings, etc.
I realize some well intentioned folk might be inclined to offer tips and guidelines under the notion that it's really not that hard and can do it myself...after all I'm not really doing anything to them other than paint the housing...but still...what I need is someone to stand there with me, give me a hand or just do it while I play scrappy apprentice and hand them the tools.
I realize I'm asking is an imposition on our valuable time but I figured I'd ask. I know there are those of us who just sort of live to wrench and I mean...I'm good company at the very least.
Thanks...
Tad
