powder coating frame...how hard to disassemble?

[tf1175]

Looking for some info on how difficult to powder coat my frame and swingarm. I just had some parts powder coated and now i want my frame done to match it all. How hard is it to take apart everything and put back together? I have a buell service book so I can reference that if I forget some stuff. anyone around the Lowell, MA area that would want to help take my bike apart and help put back together?

 

[xtremelow]

It all depends on your mechanical skills. I think it is pretty easy to take the bike down to nothing but some others may feel it is overwhelming.

Took me a couple hrs to go from this to this.

 

[Cecilsan]

I would think the hardest part would be putting back together. Specificallly the wiring harness

 

[Ranger3987]

having taken everything apart last week the wiring is actually pretty straight forward its just remembering where every little bolt goes thats got me scratching my head

 

[Hammer]

Not difficult but label where the bolts go. Also have the replacement bearings on hand before you get it back as waiting on them when you have completed parts sucks.

 

[Ranger3987]

hammer that is one sweet looking lightnign....

 

[konarider94]

i wouldnt tear it down in the middle of riding season though. but its not that difficult. get a torque wrench for reassembly if you dont have one.

 

[fireinxb]

Quick question for those who have torn these bikes apart a few times. What do you think is the easiest way to swap in a new motor?

Also, is there a FSM available online in pdf form for the torque specs, etc?

 

[Midnight82]

I just tore mind apart Saturday.

It's really not hard at all. Just take your time.

 

[tf1175]

I won't be taking it apart until the winter but just wanted to get an idea of how tough it will be. taking it all apart is the easy part but i was more worried about remembering where all the parts go.

Are there any parts you have to replace once you take them apart like the bearings?

I do have a torque wrench already. any special tools I will need. I have a lot of regular tools but nothing really for specific parts. I think it would be really fun taking it apart and putting back together. After the first time I would feel more comfortable too

 

[clyde the ape]

Hi everyone, brand new here. I am in the process of putting my 96 s1 back together after powdercoating. I have a question, Does anyone know where the grounding strap lands?? I have one end on the swingarm mount, where does the other end go?? Needless to say I am missing a few pages of my reference & all the pics I took don't show it

 

[Kozo]

I have to replace my frame, is there a build or some walk thru? Any special tools? I seached with no luck. Thanks!!

 

[unionthug]

It's easy. Just do it. [up]