stripping a bike to paint frame

[yankeedoodle]

has anyone here stripped their bike down so that they can paint the frame. I'm just thinking hypothetically at the moment.how easy is it to remove the engine etc etc

thanks

[Charlie]

Ask Jamie Stokes he seems to have done it a couple of times.
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[Sparks!]

The difference can be in what bike it is though..... jamie stokes bike has about 2 bolts holding the engine in and its old and very basic... if you've got a modern sports bike it's a lot more work.

It'd not /that/ hard though with basic mechanical knowledge, a haynes manual, lots of sandwich bags and a marker pen to keep track of everything... you need a lot of space to work in and store all the parts... try to keep everything in "order" parts grouped with similar parts (i mean like air box tubes with air box etc)

Take your time and look at what you're doing... don't just rip things off without thinking.

You'll need to take all the bearings etc out as well....

good luck.
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[Richard_Schmid]

What bike would you be stripping?

Speaking from experience, stripping the bike is generally straight forward.

I`ll let you know how reassembly is when i`v finished!

[yankeedoodle]

well hypothetically it would be an sv650. but I havent even bought one yet.it's my own curiosity really because it's something I may want to do in the future.

well I got a big toolbox for christmas and there's plenty of sandwich bags in the cupboard so sounds like I'm all set up.no doubt you'll find another similar to post this in a few months time once I've bought the sv and fancy tarting it up

[McJamweasel]

Here is an old post of mine from when me and Kickstart swapped frames on my ZX-6R.
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[yankeedoodle]

[Kickstart]

Hi

It is more work than you think. However much work you think it is.

You can get away with leaving the forks alone with the electrics / brakes / wheels still attached, just taking them off as a complete unit.

All the best

Keith
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[alun111]

What bike is it mate?

I've replaced the frame on a cg, that was pretty easy, the only problems were the head bearings as they were individual and kept falling out, and the electrics, as I took all the connections apart and then had to put them all back together with the aid of a wiring diagram - this SUCKED.
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[TUG]

Thread hijack but whats best for a frame, powder coat or just normal paint and same question but for the rims?
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[garth]

Powder coat is best IMO

And it's a pain in the arse.

How confident are you with electrics and things?
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[dudeskin]

yo dude. just get a black framed pointy .
only pulling your leg.
sounds like a lot of work, worth it for the look though

dudeskin
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[Kickstart]

[dudeskin]

powder coat loads better for its toughness, and if you still want a glossy finish, still can be done.
paint isn't bad, but powder coat lasts longer.

dudeskin
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