Powder coat question???
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Tourer
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From: Kentucky
Powder coat question???
I recently purchased an '09 Fat Bob. There are several parts I would like to have powder coated (rear fender struts, front and rear signals, head light, forward **** lever, trees) and this is something I have never done before. For those that have gone this route previously, is it easier to take the bike to the dealer and let them take everything apart and ship everything off to the powder coater OR is it worth the hassle to save the money?
Road Captain
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It's way easier to take it to the dealer. All you have to do is drop it off and wait for them to call you to come pick it up we it's done. So if you have the money to spend, take it to the dealer. But honestly it's not that hard. Just get youself a service manual and you should be ok.
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From: Illinois
I am currently doing most of the stuff that you mentioned. And I tore my bike down myself and took everything to the powder coater. If you have any mechanical skill I would recommend going this route with the aid of a service manual. You'll get to know your bike a little better than most and you get to save a little coin too!
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Cruiser
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Do it yourself!! My local powdercoater has a cart 9' long. Fill er' with parts for $75.00 can't go wrong!
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some coaters will tear it down, powder, and put it back together... i do it on a daily basis man... find some indy shops in your area and ask... you may get lucky!
Road Master
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I'm with everone else here, learn to work on your bike now (which is fun as hell) so when you need to replace wore out seals or change fork oil or what ever, it'll be no problem for ya & you'll feel great about it! Also agree service manual is one of the best things to buy for your bike.