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Getsch
Posted on Sunday, November 15, 2009 - 04:09 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I have an 05 XB12R that I would like to have the rims powdercoated black instead of the stock gold. I know a guy that has had it done before, and I was wondering what I need to do as far as taking out the wheel bearings etc before i turn it in to the powdercoaters and if there is anything special I need to do as far as trimming out the powdercoating when I get it back. Any info would be apreciated.
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Ducbsa
Posted on Sunday, November 15, 2009 - 08:28 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Don't count on trimming, have the tapped holes, bare surfaces, etc. masked before coating. There was a recent thread that addressed cold pulling the bearings vs. heat gun to pull and install.
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Scbuellkat
Posted on Sunday, November 15, 2009 - 02:43 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

+1 on the above!

Make sure you get all the areas that the bearings and brake rotor parts taped off because it is a real pain to get that stuff off without scoring the aluminum. Trust me I know. Luckily the powdercoater did seal the holes for the brake rotor bolts, but left the area uncovered that the square spacers go and that is what caused me the most headache. Otherwise mine turned out great and were a cheaper way to get black that buying new wheels from Buell.
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Gentleman_jon
Posted on Sunday, November 15, 2009 - 03:08 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Just send them to Grand Stand Designs, one of our sponsors.

http://www.grandstanddesigns.com/website/

He is very familiar with Buell wheels and all other Buell parts, and he takes care of everything. Prices are right too.


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Bads1
Posted on Sunday, November 15, 2009 - 03:24 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Replace the bearing's. You don't reuse them.
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Xbcrazy
Posted on Sunday, November 15, 2009 - 06:13 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Hey Jon, Thanks for the plug. We have done many, many sets of Buell wheels over the past few years. I have core wheel sets if you don't want any down time. Plus give 10% discount to BadWebbers.

Thanks, Pete
GrandStandDesigns.com
GSD Powder Coating & Sandblasting
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Andymnelson
Posted on Sunday, November 15, 2009 - 06:34 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Pete-

Whaddaya charge?

I have a set of '03 silver wheels (so not powdercoated) that I am considering either PCing or just selling them and buying a set of Hero Blue wheels.

PM me if need be, thanks.
-Andy
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Court
Posted on Sunday, November 15, 2009 - 07:20 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Pete:

Good news for you . . . bad news for me . . . I've got a boatload of projects this winter . . . coming your way!

Court
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Neilgehrke
Posted on Sunday, November 15, 2009 - 07:38 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

How much to coat a set of XB wheels in Gloss black PC? Thanks
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Chippy
Posted on Monday, November 16, 2009 - 09:57 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

ship them to hammer. done.
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Hammer71
Posted on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 - 08:43 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Thanks for the Plug Chippy but I'm not a sponsor so I wont chime in and take away from Pete. But to answer the question, pull the bearings and send them out, figure on them being media blasted (most charge a bit extra for this if real dirty). If you have to trim or sand any coating off you went to the wrong guy, speak with whomever is doing the work and check their work before hand.
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Neilgehrke
Posted on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 - 10:01 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

$$$$$?
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Xbcrazy
Posted on Friday, November 20, 2009 - 11:42 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Hey Court,

Let me know what you need. What kind of project are you working on?

Hey Andy,

I think I e-mail with you in the beginning of the week. Cost varies a bit based on prep and color, but wheels are usually around $250 per set.

Thanks, Pete
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