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G4string
Posted on Wednesday, May 17, 2006 - 10:21 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
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.

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Bads1
Posted on Wednesday, May 17, 2006 - 10:52 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
You can do it without tearing it down. Take your time and mask it and it'll turn out just fine.
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Pupu
Posted on Wednesday, May 17, 2006 - 11:34 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
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
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Ronlv
Posted on Thursday, May 18, 2006 - 01:35 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
i had mine powder coated, its pretty involved, but its not that hard, here is what you have to get down to


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Firebolteric_ma
Posted on Thursday, May 18, 2006 - 08:31 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
damn that looks cool. nice how easy these bikes are to work on and then transform into what we like..
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Olinxb12r
Posted on Thursday, May 18, 2006 - 10:10 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
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.
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Svo1023
Posted on Friday, May 19, 2006 - 07:51 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
iu painted mine just tape it up. it's not that bad..beats tearing the whole bike apart

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Pcmodeler
Posted on Friday, May 19, 2006 - 08:19 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Nice. Any closeups of the plastics? Paint looks interesting.
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Svo1023
Posted on Friday, May 19, 2006 - 08:31 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)


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Pcmodeler
Posted on Friday, May 19, 2006 - 08:35 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Neat.
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Skyguy
Posted on Friday, May 19, 2006 - 11:30 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
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.
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Svo1023
Posted on Friday, May 19, 2006 - 10:45 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
well thanks sky....i guess you read my post on what gear do you wear. glad you were paying attention.
mike
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Sgthigg
Posted on Saturday, May 20, 2006 - 12:22 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Man, wow the color is not me!....But the paint looks AWESOME!

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