Will it hurt to paint engine, radiator etc?

[HoosierDaddy]

I'm hoping to get some insight from you guys if it would hurt anything for me to paint my engine and radiator and exhaust. Of course the years have taken it's toll and when I fix up my Tecate I want to clean and strip the engine and radiator and then repaint them. Will this cause over-heating problems or anything or is it common for people to repaint these parts for a resroration?

[2strokesmypoleandiamdone]

No you shouldn't have any problems with painting those and overheating.

[fastman69]

Are you going to paint the radiator or the radiator guard? If you paint the radiator, you might notice more heat but it shouldn't overheat.
You can paint the engine without a problem. Some engines can from the factory painted, ie the zilla.

[02yamahablaster]

I painted the radiators on my old kx250 and had no problems. I have also painted radiators on cars with no notice of temp increase.

[tecatesr330]

i painted the motor & radiator on my bike and never had any problems.as for the exhaust,if you paint it the paint is going to just burn off unless you us a high heat header paint and i still wouldent trust it.

[HoosierDaddy]

Thanks to all of you for the advice. Now I can paint away and feel safe about it.

Plus, I hope i don't annoy you all with all my questions. I have a ton of questions and will certainly have many more. I have been out of the game for quite a while and I need lots of help to get back into it all. So I appreciate the patience and help i have gotten so far.