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The C-14, aka Kawasaki Concours-14, the new one :) => Accessories and modifications - C14/GTR 1400 => Topic started by: xsv on May 04, 2014, 09:39:27 AM

Title: 2009 Powdercoated Black Wheels
Post by: xsv on May 04, 2014, 09:39:27 AM

After looking at the transformation that ZG has put his bike through it motivated me to dress up the bike.  I was in the need for new tires so I took the opportunity to powdercoat the wheels at the same time had batteries + replace the TPMS batteries for $20.

For $80 to powdercoat both wheels I am pretty happy.  Plus I learned how to remove tires and install them without a tire changing machine.  With the purchase of a Marc Parnes portable balancer all seems good to go!

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FACTORY

(http://i906.photobucket.com/albums/ac262/xsv_photos/IMG_5226.jpg)

(http://i906.photobucket.com/albums/ac262/xsv_photos/IMG_5229.jpg)

(http://i906.photobucket.com/albums/ac262/xsv_photos/IMG_5227.jpg)

Title: Re: 2009 Powdercoated Black Wheels
Post by: ZG on May 04, 2014, 10:00:07 AM

That looks so much better xsv, grats brother, well done!  8) :thumbs: :chugbeer:


You should also paint the lowers as well...  :)


(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/GB8_zps405fb31b.jpg) (http://s1200.photobucket.com/user/jaywilcox/media/GB8_zps405fb31b.jpg.html)

Title: Re: 2009 Powdercoated Black Wheels
Post by: xsv on May 04, 2014, 10:12:52 AM

Any problem reinstalling the thin lower and not damaging the pain via the flexing?

Thanks....you are spending more of my money!

Title: Re: 2009 Powdercoated Black Wheels
Post by: ZG on May 04, 2014, 11:02:25 AM

Quote from: xsv on May 04, 2014, 10:12:52 AM

Any problem reinstalling the thin lower and not damaging the pain via the flexing?

Thanks....you are spending more of my money!

Nope, no problems at all, I did painted lowers on my last 3 colors and all went smooth every time...  :thumbs:


And no worries, I love spending other folks $, just ask Gumby...  ;) ;D :chugbeer:

Title: Re: 2009 Powdercoated Black Wheels
Post by: martin_14 on May 05, 2014, 10:44:21 AM

hey xsv,
sorry to go off-topic, but what's that windshield you have?

Title: Re: 2009 Powdercoated Black Wheels
Post by: ZG on May 05, 2014, 11:41:07 AM

Quote from: martin_14 on May 05, 2014, 10:44:21 AM

hey xsv,
sorry to go off-topic, but what's that windshield you have?

Looks like a CB mini to me...  :-\

Title: Re: 2009 Powdercoated Black Wheels
Post by: xsv on May 05, 2014, 08:44:40 PM

Quote from: martin_14 on May 05, 2014, 10:44:21 AM

hey xsv,
sorry to go off-topic, but what's that windshield you have?

ZG is correct Cee Bailey.

Title: Re: 2009 Powdercoated Black Wheels
Post by: martin_14 on May 06, 2014, 01:40:47 AM

thanks!

Title: Re: 2009 Powdercoated Black Wheels
Post by: Rembrant on May 06, 2014, 01:22:26 PM

That looks fantastic! Nicely done.

Cheers,
Rem 8)

Title: Re: 2009 Powdercoated Black Wheels
Post by: wipfel on May 06, 2014, 02:13:23 PM

Looks good!  The black wheels look is growing on me.