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How hard to strip to bare frame - 3/12/2008 7:16:41 PM

F4Isvt

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I am debating my projects for next winter already. I am thinking of getting the swingarm, frame and wheels powdercoated. I have had all the plastics and tank and swingarm off before. I am fairly mechanically inclined but what all is involved in stripping to a bare frame. How hard of a challenge is this going to be?

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RE: How hard to strip to bare frame - 3/12/2008 9:43:18 PM

Stephens

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If u got it torn apart, take it to a shop and have it sandblasted off.

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RE: How hard to strip to bare frame - 3/13/2008 7:28:26 AM

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i think he means get it to a bare frame....meaning how hard is getting everything off...and further, putting everything back together...am i right...

i want to do my frame too, but the thought of tearing it all down...makes me cringe....i asked a place how much to strip down the bike AND PC the frame...they wanted $1800 so i will be doing it myself, just don't know when

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RE: How hard to strip to bare frame - 3/13/2008 10:26:50 AM

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It's not worth it.

You have to remove every nut, every bolt, every bearing, everything.

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RE: How hard to strip to bare frame - 3/13/2008 11:41:20 AM

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To me it is worth it. and yes I am talking about the challenge of pulling the motor wiring trans etc etc etc

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RE: How hard to strip to bare frame - 3/13/2008 9:43:35 PM

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It seems like a pain to do but will be worth it. I just polished my frame and swingarm this winter but didnt pull the motor out. It is just time consuming to do but good luck with it when u decide to do it.

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RE: How hard to strip to bare frame - 3/14/2008 11:43:03 AM

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