I have a number of things that need powdercoating, a few items of which are wheels, frame, and swingarm. Now the races in the frame's headtube should be alright. But as far as the swingarm goes and the wheels go, what did you end up doing with the bearings?

 

remove all bushings, bearings AND races from the frame. powder has to be baked at over 300 degrees, funny things happen to metal at that heat. do yourself a favor and just pop em out.

 

thanks buddy.. any particular tips on removing these pieces? Don't some of them have to be pressed out. And whats this kneedragging thing you're doing? Trying to fit in with the noobs that have flocked to stuntlife?

 

depends on the bike, usually you can tap em out with some type of punch, or socket for bearings.

Expanding the horizons son!

 

Just don't leave us!

 

What do you know about draggin knees on a fully dressed stunt bike with big sprocket, 12bar and cage...passin fools! haha

 

Sounds deadly.. **** wouldn't pass around these parts.

 

i just used a flathead screwdriver and was really careful, if you go my route take your time and pry a little then move and pry a little more. the hardest part was getting them back in, but it was all pretty easy.