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Stored the bike at my dealer this winter. Since the bike was due for tires, I had them pull the wheels - they had an extra set of wheels so they could move it around and not take up a lift. Before I took it to the blaster, I masked off any machines surfaces (rotor area, beads). Bearings were going to be replaced, so they left them in to protect the races during blasting.
Took them back to the dealer where they removed the bearings and masked further. They did an outstanding job. The powder, along with the same teardrop rotors (except with a black center), really set off the bike now. I wasn't a fan of the factory Knuckle wheels and always wanted to do this. Thanks for the inspiration - It improves them 200%.
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