Powder Coating Service While you Wait?

[Springbok_Rider]

Hi,

I've been reading a few threads on here, but wanted to ask if anyone knows of a powder coating service you can ride to, have them remove the wheels etc. and reinstall after powder coating?

I'm looking to have the wheels and rear set brackets powder coated black on my Monster 1100 as the silver sucks -

Would prefer not to dismantle the bike and wait a week for the service!

Thanks
Antony
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2005 SV650 ---> 2002 CBR 600 FS ---> 2010 Monster 1100 ---> 2006 Yamaha YZ250F ---> 2008 Street Triple 675

[Monkeywrenche...]

The First problem with your plan is that a powdercoater is not a bike mechanic, they will want only the component with no bearings sprocket carrier etc.

the next problem is that its a multistage process and while it can be done one stage after another it's rarely done that way. it'll take at least a few days unless he's not busy or he's understanding and doing you a favour
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[Springbok_Rider]

Thanks. Waiting in this and age of consumerism just doesn't feel natural.

Back on point though, maybe I'll leave them for now and get some black CNC/Ducabike rearsets and see if I still want the wheels done.
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[Beehive Bedlam]

I'd spend the money on fuel and coffee stops instead.

[lihp]

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[Springbok_Rider]

[Mudshark]

[Rob Fzs]

I'll do it when i set my powder coating kit up, but it'll cost yaa
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[Springbok_Rider]

[RhynoCZ]

Or OP, buy another set of wheels on fleabay, powder coat them, then swap the coated wheels for the ones you've got on your bike. Sell the OEM wheels for more than the wheels for coating costed, be happy.

The key is, buy the wheels for coating cheap, scratched paint etc. does not matter as you're going to sand blast it, to prep the wheels for coating anyway.

EDIT: Oh, now I see it, 2010 Monster 1100. Yep, buying another set of wheels won't really work. I thought we were talking about a mid 2000's model with pretty generic wheels used on many, many motorcycles.
Well, the idea stands, if you can obtain another set of wheels, do it.
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[Springbok_Rider]

Yeah, there are very few used rums about and the ones available are priced almost the same as new. Not a bad idea in theory though.

The other option is to buy some black wheels and flog mine, although then I would be waiting a while to sell them probably. Not ideal when the plan is to ride the bike back to Norway next month.
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2005 SV650 ---> 2002 CBR 600 FS ---> 2010 Monster 1100 ---> 2006 Yamaha YZ250F ---> 2008 Street Triple 675

[-Matt-]

They do exist (ride in/ride out wheel powdercoating that is) - I used a place years ago in Bristol; was quite expensive though in heinsight I would of been better off removing the wheels myself and taking them somewhere even if it meant a bit more waiting (which many places wouldn't anyway) considering the cost.

Seeing as you live in Norway according to your profile though, that might not be much use to you .

This was the place I used www.realitymotorworks.co.uk

[Springbok_Rider]

[AdamEf]

[-Matt-]

[Springbok_Rider]

Nick got back to me from Reality Motorworks saying that they no longer offer the 'overnight' service as they're too busy and no longer do the stripping down. Instead they recommend dropping it off to a workshop in Thornbury (V10 Specialist Motorcycles) who can arrange it - though it'll take a week. Seemed decent if anyone is looking for a place.

I'm just waiting to hear back from a few places in Kent. I've given up on the quick idea, though hoping to find a place who can limit it to a couple of days.
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2005 SV650 ---> 2002 CBR 600 FS ---> 2010 Monster 1100 ---> 2006 Yamaha YZ250F ---> 2008 Street Triple 675