| Author | Message | ||
     G4string |
I am thinking about painting my frame, sub-frame, and swing arm. My question is how much is involved in tearing the bike apart to get the frame,sub frame, and swing arm to spray in a booth? I have a set of hand tools and am modestly mechanically inclined. I have an 03' XB9. I want to go black instead of the silver. I am wondering if its worth the time and hassle. (Message edited by g4string on May 17, 2006) (Message edited by g4string on May 17, 2006) | ||
| Bads1 |
You can do it without tearing it down. Take your time and mask it and it'll turn out just fine. | ||
| Pupu |
yeah, i dont know bout the swing arm but i have seem pics of bikes all masked up for painting, and polishing, so it can be done. but have have also see a bike on a stand with no frame, i think it is just like 5 bolts that hold it on, and you take it off of the motor. i am sure it is a little more involved than that, but i would try the masking route first | ||
| Ronlv |
i had mine powder coated, its pretty involved, but its not that hard, here is what you have to get down to  | ||
| Firebolteric_ma |
damn that looks cool. nice how easy these bikes are to work on and then transform into what we like..  | ||
| Olinxb12r |
http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/32777/126854.html?1135184186 That is the thread from when I was doing mine. It really isn't bad at all. | ||
| Svo1023 |
iu painted mine just tape it up. it's not that bad..beats tearing the whole bike apart  | ||
| Pcmodeler |
Nice. Any closeups of the plastics? Paint looks interesting. | ||
| Svo1023 |
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| Pcmodeler |
Neat. | ||
| Skyguy |
SVO1023, In order to complete "The Look" when out riding you should make sure to wear some corduroy bell bottoms, some platform boots and a tan leather jacket with lots of fringe. I would also spend a few minutes before each ride meditating in front of a lava lamp.......... Neat look. | ||
| Svo1023 |
well thanks sky....i guess you read my post on what gear do you wear. glad you were paying attention. mike | ||
| Sgthigg |
Man, wow the color is not me!....But the paint looks AWESOME!  |
