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  • 79XS11F
    XS-XJ Super Guru
    • Jul 2006
    • 3563
    • Ottawa, Ont. Canada
    #1

    Powder coating question

    When I have my frame and related parts powder coated should I leave bolts in the threaded parts of the frame to keep the paint coating out of those areas? I am thinking I could cover the exposed parts of the bolts with tape if this is the case
    Thanks
    Rob
    KEEP THE RUBBER SIDE DOWN

    1978 XS1100E Modified
    1978 XS500E
    1979 XS1100F Restored
    1980 XS1100 SG
    1981 Suzuki GS1100
    1983 Suzuki GS750S Katana
    1983 Honda CB900 Custom
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    • Czekus21
      XS-XJ Guru
      • May 2004
      • 1068
      • Keosauqua (Southeast) Iowa
      #2
      I suppose you could. I, on the other hand would just powder coat then run a chaser tap when you get it back. Maybe I'm wrong, but when you take the bolt out, I'd think that you'd crack the powder coating around the bolt hole.
      S.R.Czekus

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        • Ken Talbot
          XS-XJ Super Guru
          • Jun 2002
          • 4251
          • Revelstoke, BC
          #3
          'They' make silicone rubber plugs in a wide variety of sizes for sealing threaded holes. Or, you could use a piece of the special polyester masking tape that is made for powdercoating work. Finally, you can also just shave down a piece of wooden dowel and screw it into the threaded hole. It will take the heat okay too.
          Ken Talbot

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            • 79XS11F
              XS-XJ Super Guru
              • Jul 2006
              • 3563
              • Ottawa, Ont. Canada
              #4
              That's good to know. I will talk to the people who will be doing it about those plugs.
              Also .. I am wondering if I should also get the brake calipers and supports done while I'm at it.
              Rob
              KEEP THE RUBBER SIDE DOWN

              1978 XS1100E Modified
              1978 XS500E
              1979 XS1100F Restored
              1980 XS1100 SG
              1981 Suzuki GS1100
              1983 Suzuki GS750S Katana
              1983 Honda CB900 Custom

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                • Ken Talbot
                  XS-XJ Super Guru
                  • Jun 2002
                  • 4251
                  • Revelstoke, BC
                  #5
                  Sure, do them too. But then, why stop there?
                  Ken Talbot

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                    • DeanR
                      XS-XJ Guru
                      • Jan 2005
                      • 1481
                      • Finger Lakes NY
                      #6
                      Ken, that pic still looks great!
                      80 SG
                      81 SH in parts
                      99 ST1100
                      91 ST1100

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                        • 79XS11F
                          XS-XJ Super Guru
                          • Jul 2006
                          • 3563
                          • Ottawa, Ont. Canada
                          #7
                          Looks good. How is it standing the test of time? Do you have a PIC of the bike with these parts installed. How did you protect the inner parts of the calipers etc?
                          Rob
                          KEEP THE RUBBER SIDE DOWN

                          1978 XS1100E Modified
                          1978 XS500E
                          1979 XS1100F Restored
                          1980 XS1100 SG
                          1981 Suzuki GS1100
                          1983 Suzuki GS750S Katana
                          1983 Honda CB900 Custom

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                            • Dragonrider
                              XS-XJ Guru
                              • Jul 2002
                              • 1219
                              • Garland, Texas
                              #8
                              Originally posted by Ken Talbot
                              Sure, do them too. But then, why stop there?
                              Okay, now you're just showing off!
                              CUAgain,
                              Daniel Meyer
                              Author. Adventurer. Electrician.
                              Find out why...It's About the Ride.

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                                • Ken Talbot
                                  XS-XJ Super Guru
                                  • Jun 2002
                                  • 4251
                                  • Revelstoke, BC
                                  #9
                                  Originally posted by Dragonrider


                                  Okay, now you're just showing off!
                                  You caught that, eh?
                                  Ken Talbot

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