Hobicus Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 Ok... so I've got a spare swing arm, and my intent is to have it powder coated black. I remember from talking with Tim (Redbird) that you want to avoid having the slide where the brake caliper lives coated, because it interferes with how the caliper fits. What else do I need to tape off? Can I just tape over the bearings, or will I need to plan on replacing them? And what about the bearings in the dogbone part? Should I powder coat the chain adjusters, or maybe just paint them? Opinions and answers, please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBadExxample Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 Should I powder coat the chain adjusters, or maybe just paint them? They're shiny so if painted they would need some prep work for the paint to adhere, sandblasting would do that. If powdercoated they would be blasted as well. IMHO leave them as is, the black/silver contrast would be appealing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airborneXX Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 I would imagine the grease would cook out of the bearings during the baking cycle. Leave the adjusters chrome, unless you have other colors on the bike. Is it you that had blue fasteners on your silverbird? Are you doing a flat black to match the frame or gloss black? I like the look of matching the frame as close as possible. If I recall there was no exact match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardCranium Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 Knock the old bearings out before coating and replace them with new ones after you get it coated. Make sure you have the powdercoat place plug all the holes. I would not coat the adjusters. Also I left my screws in that hold the brake line clips because I wanted them black. Don't do it. It will make the heads a bit larger so they are tough to get a wrench on and then when you do it will chew up the coating and look like ass anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobicus Posted February 23, 2007 Author Share Posted February 23, 2007 Knock the old bearings out before coating and replace them with new ones after you get it coated. Make sure you have the powdercoat place plug all the holes. I would not coat the adjusters. Also I left my screws in that hold the brake line clips because I wanted them black. Don't do it. It will make the heads a bit larger so they are tough to get a wrench on and then when you do it will chew up the coating and look like ass anyway. Ok... I'll get new ones on order. Do they just tap out with the help of a screwdriver and a mallet? I was thinking of doing the same thing with the screws... but will just have them plug the holes.. FYI: This is for the 97, not the 02. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davesXX01 Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 Rich, better get out there and do it quick! I'm thinking that tomorrow and Sunday your not gonna be able to get to your garage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobicus Posted February 23, 2007 Author Share Posted February 23, 2007 Rich, better get out there and do it quick! I'm thinking that tomorrow and Sunday your not gonna be able to get to your garage. It's already in my basement! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redxxrdr Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 I remember someone having the inserts for the screws removed by the painter. Screwed up the swingarm. Have a good talk with the person doing the work. Make sure they don't remove or fill things that are important. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feelergaugephil Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 I had my wheels and swing arm powdercoated, (sparkle silver) very very close color to the silver on my XX, no problems putting it all back together again. AND LOOKS AWESOME..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFT Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 I had my wheels and swing arm powdercoated, (sparkle silver) very very close color to the silver on my XX, no problems putting it all back together again. AND LOOKS AWESOME..... Pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardCranium Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 Knock the old bearings out before coating and replace them with new ones after you get it coated. Make sure you have the powdercoat place plug all the holes. I would not coat the adjusters. Also I left my screws in that hold the brake line clips because I wanted them black. Don't do it. It will make the heads a bit larger so they are tough to get a wrench on and then when you do it will chew up the coating and look like ass anyway. Ok... I'll get new ones on order. Do they just tap out with the help of a screwdriver and a mallet? I was thinking of doing the same thing with the screws... but will just have them plug the holes.. FYI: This is for the 97, not the 02. I would NOT try to use a screwdriver. At the very least get a nice brass punch and/or some sockets that you dont mind beating on that are just smaller than the bearing so that you can hammer it out straight. What you really should do is just have a machine shop or some place that has a press press them out for you. When putting the new ones in I really recommend using a press. I dorked up a bearing trying to hammer it in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feelergaugephil Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 I had my wheels and swing arm powdercoated, (sparkle silver) very very close color to the silver on my XX, no problems putting it all back together again. AND LOOKS AWESOME..... I'll post up the wheels this week, Phil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobicus Posted March 7, 2007 Author Share Posted March 7, 2007 I would NOT try to use a screwdriver. At the very least get a nice brass punch and/or some sockets that you dont mind beating on that are just smaller than the bearing so that you can hammer it out straight. What you really should do is just have a machine shop or some place that has a press press them out for you. When putting the new ones in I really recommend using a press. I dorked up a bearing trying to hammer it in. I took them to my local shop who removed them for $20. He'll put new ones in for me for the same price (I have to bring him the parts) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feelergaugephil Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 Remember, RENEW all bearings, including the swing arm ones too, and GET ALL THE BEADBLAST OUT of everywhere, because if you don't you'll be replacing the bearings within a few weeks of the rebuild. Here's some pics, the color is Sparkle Silver, if you want the same color just ask your local powder coat company about it, it's base coat then laquer. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v509/fee...il/100_0023.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v509/fee...il/100_0024.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v509/fee...il/100_0025.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v509/fee...il/100_0026.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardCranium Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 Remember, RENEW all bearings, including the swing arm ones too, and GET ALL THE BEADBLAST OUT of everywhere, because if you don't you'll be replacing the bearings within a few weeks of the rebuild. Here's some pics, the color is Sparkle Silver, if you want the same color just ask your local powder coat company about it, it's base coat then laquer. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v509/fee...il/100_0023.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v509/fee...il/100_0024.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v509/fee...il/100_0025.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v509/fee...il/100_0026.jpg That shit is tight, yo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feelergaugephil Posted March 11, 2007 Share Posted March 11, 2007 Thanks Rich. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byrdman Posted March 11, 2007 Share Posted March 11, 2007 Thanks Rich. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFT Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 Looks great!!! :icon_thumbsup: Good choice on the wheel color. I did a similar color on my wheels, unfortunately not as sparkly as yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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