BIG BOY Posted August 27, 2004 Share Posted August 27, 2004 Does anybody know if they can be seperated?? The carrier or section that mounts to the wheel and the section where the brake pads grab?? I have a cool powder coating idea, but i don't know if they can be seperated or not. IF NOT, can they withstand the temp that they bake on the powder coating with??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted August 27, 2004 Share Posted August 27, 2004 Seamen coated sounds nice ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demon Posted August 27, 2004 Share Posted August 27, 2004 I'd say they'd survive the temps of powdercoating, the rotor area gets pretty damn hot at times. Aluminum will withstand the heat as well. I think powdercoating uses an oven at 350 degrees F. Shouldn't be a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stealth Posted August 27, 2004 Share Posted August 27, 2004 Does anybody know if they can be seperated?? Yes they can be. I know from experience after leaving the disc lock on :!: :oops: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncblkbrd1100xx Posted August 27, 2004 Share Posted August 27, 2004 Aluminum starts to weaken at 325 degree's. Stress cracks. On nonfunctional parts not a problem...but on rotors???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG BOY Posted August 27, 2004 Author Share Posted August 27, 2004 The mounting part of the rotors are SS on the 97 - 98. I don't think the powder coating places use 350°F temps do they? I thought it was a process at around 250°F? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceman_40 Posted August 27, 2004 Share Posted August 27, 2004 Not sure on the temps, but if they can powder coat your wheels without a problem I can't see the rotor being any different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncblkbrd1100xx Posted August 27, 2004 Share Posted August 27, 2004 Representatives of American Honda, who were nice enough to let us use their Valkyrie in this project, asked us to state that calipers and other brake components were not designed to be powder coated or polished and that the stresses of these processes may impair the ability of the parts to function up to the manufacturer's specifications. While neither Stankovich, Andrews, nor anyone at Motorcycle Cruiser has heard of problems associated with powder coating or polishing, extra care should be taken during the assembly and a test of full functionality should be conducted after modifying anything on a motorcycle as important as the brakes. We routinely check the calipers during our cleaning and maintenance regimen. Source: http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/tech/powdercoat/ Powder coating uses 350 to 400 F depending on the type powder, etc. As you are a big guy on a big fast, bad ass motorcycle............I would think about it........If you really want them colored I would go with a 2 component urethane paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhawkxx Posted August 28, 2004 Share Posted August 28, 2004 brake components were not designed to be powder coated or polished How could polishing hurt them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG BOY Posted August 28, 2004 Author Share Posted August 28, 2004 Probably because you're taking off a very small amount of metal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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