Powder Coating rims
09-04-2008 | 04:16 AM
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Powder Coating rims
Okay, I'm planning on purchasing some 6-spoke rims for the SuperHawk. CBR900 rear and VFR or F3 front. I plan to have them powdercoated white before they are installed. First question, anyone know a good powder coater in new england (decent price a plus). Also, before they get powdercoated I have to take the bearings out. Should I buy new bearings for 900rr rim and F3 rim from bikebandit or someplace? I am new to this so be gentle. Any suggestions would be helpful
09-04-2008 | 06:07 AM
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I took my rims to a place in Windsor CT. A little bit of a drive from you, but they did a real good job. Cleaned them all up, taped all of the area where the bearings, rotors, and bolts would go. They did it all for $50 a wheel. You could also check out Airborne Coatings they do powdercoating as well and they are pretty well known. As for the bearings; I replaced all of the bearings from AllBalls Racing.
http://www.goallballs.com/home.asp
Just chuck the bearings in the freezer for a day or so and leave your wheels in the sun. The new bearings go in without a fuss.
Let me know if you want the name of the place I did mine and I can look it up for you. He had my wheels back to me in a day.
http://www.goallballs.com/home.asp
Just chuck the bearings in the freezer for a day or so and leave your wheels in the sun. The new bearings go in without a fuss.
Let me know if you want the name of the place I did mine and I can look it up for you. He had my wheels back to me in a day.
09-04-2008 | 07:00 AM
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I took my rims to a place in Windsor CT. A little bit of a drive from you, but they did a real good job. Cleaned them all up, taped all of the area where the bearings, rotors, and bolts would go. They did it all for $50 a wheel. You could also check out Airborne Coatings they do powdercoating as well and they are pretty well known. As for the bearings; I replaced all of the bearings from AllBalls Racing.
http://www.goallballs.com/home.asp
Just chuck the bearings in the freezer for a day or so and leave your wheels in the sun. The new bearings go in without a fuss.
Let me know if you want the name of the place I did mine and I can look it up for you. He had my wheels back to me in a day.
http://www.goallballs.com/home.asp
Just chuck the bearings in the freezer for a day or so and leave your wheels in the sun. The new bearings go in without a fuss.
Let me know if you want the name of the place I did mine and I can look it up for you. He had my wheels back to me in a day.
09-04-2008 | 07:14 AM
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09-04-2008 | 07:29 AM
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Not a Superhawk but this auction has pics of an RC51 (repainted) and VFR (stock) in the red/white combo:
http://tinyurl.com/65ww5e
http://tinyurl.com/65ww5e
09-04-2008 | 08:25 AM
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Superbling came with chromed 3 spoke stockers which I replaced with an VFR/CBR900 combo (see avatar). I weighed them during the change and the stockers were slightly heavier but remember that's with all that chrome plating (sorry I've since forgotten the actual figures).
So I think it's safe to assume that without the chrome, the stock 3 spokes would be lighter. Even tho' in my case I lost some weight, it was a pure bling mod for me as I find the 3 spoke look very, very boring.
So I think it's safe to assume that without the chrome, the stock 3 spokes would be lighter. Even tho' in my case I lost some weight, it was a pure bling mod for me as I find the 3 spoke look very, very boring.
09-04-2008 | 08:35 AM
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Looks nice. This will be my over winter projet along with changing fluids and maybe VFR bars. We'll see how generous the wife is.
[quatoe]Not a Superhawk but this auction has pics of an RC51 (repainted) and VFR (stock) in the red/white combo:
http://tinyurl.com/65ww5e[/quote]
Good fine! I think those pics confirm my decision to go with the white. Thanks.
09-04-2008 | 08:52 AM
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just to note, the front wheel in my pic is from an RC51 not a VFR. I had done the RC51 front end swap and was using the RC51 front wheel. The rear wheel would use the CBR bearings that were meant for it. I am not sure about the VFR wheel tho.
09-04-2008 | 08:56 AM
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09-04-2008 | 08:59 AM
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Superbling came with chromed 3 spoke stockers which I replaced with an VFR/CBR900 combo (see avatar). I weighed them during the change and the stockers were slightly heavier but remember that's with all that chrome plating (sorry I've since forgotten the actual figures).
So I think it's safe to assume that without the chrome, the stock 3 spokes would be lighter. Even tho' in my case I lost some weight, it was a pure bling mod for me as I find the 3 spoke look very, very boring.
So I think it's safe to assume that without the chrome, the stock 3 spokes would be lighter. Even tho' in my case I lost some weight, it was a pure bling mod for me as I find the 3 spoke look very, very boring.
I'll quit hijacking threads now
09-04-2008 | 01:13 PM
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Powder coated my stocker rims gold. The casual observer guesses Italian custom. The weight difference between stock and custom doesn't make any difference on the street. For the price of Marchenessi, a lot of motor work could get done and show real performance gains.
But Hey! A bike isn't really yours until it's fettered.
But Hey! A bike isn't really yours until it's fettered.
09-04-2008 | 03:24 PM
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i had my exhaust ceramic coated at D & T Powdercoating, in Pembroke. again a hike for you. they did a good job with the exhaust and only charged me $175 for both cans and two pipes. give them a call and they wil give you a quote over the phone... 781-294-9222. the turnaround time isn't so good... 2 weeks but if it's in the off season who cares?
09-04-2008 | 05:57 PM
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I had the wheels from my old Hurricane done at DB finishing in Plympton for the low low price of $60, yes for both- I was surprised too. I don't know if they're still around, this was about 8 years ago. Of course when I picked them up the first thing I did was smack them together putting them in the truck. Didn't even leave a scratch, very durable.
09-05-2008 | 08:41 AM
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Get this!!!!! Central Mass. Powder Coating emailed me today and said they charge.......wait for it..........$300-$400 a set. He said they have already done 15 sets this year. I don't think they need my money. Wow, I was not expecting that. Guess I'll continue shopping around.
09-05-2008 | 10:44 AM
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Get this!!!!! Central Mass. Powder Coating emailed me today and said they charge.......wait for it..........$300-$400 a set. He said they have already done 15 sets this year. I don't think they need my money. Wow, I was not expecting that. Guess I'll continue shopping around.
Seriously do it yourself... just need a big electric oven with the thermostat removed
ground the work spray the power coat uniformly cook .... 2 hours later you got muffins
most all paint suplly shops have the powder and you can buy a cheap 30 buck air painter to apply
10-13-2008 | 06:20 AM
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Does anyone know if these are the correct all ***** bearing kits I need?
P/N 25-1257 (CBR900RR rear)
P/N 25-1077 (CBR600 FR front)
I think they are but thought I'd ask the folks who did thier 6-spoke conversion already.
P/N 25-1257 (CBR900RR rear)
P/N 25-1077 (CBR600 FR front)
I think they are but thought I'd ask the folks who did thier 6-spoke conversion already.
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