Topic: Need advice on frame

[jontc]

Finally got the bike titled, and the motor out.  Now I want to go to powdercoat.

Do the rings inside the neck need to come out before I send it?  I ordered new bearings from allballs.

1974-1975  550K

[Flying J]

Those will come out to put in your roller bearings. So you can either take them out and tape the area off or leave them in and have to pry them out through the PC. I would pop them out and make sure they were tapped off.

[jontc]

Thanks - sending it off next week.  Will update photos when available...may have more questions later.

[jontc]

Got my frame back and started my rebuild.The parts bike and boxes of parts are sorted out.The parts bike is really just a front end still in a cut frame.The wiring is perfect so Im using that but ....is there a secret way to wiring?Im starting the build from back to front.Swing arm rear tire,fender,brake,center and kick stand on now.Wiring is next then front end (have the new bearings)then motor work.any and all help will be great.i will get some pictures up later

[lucky]

Before you build up the bike, rebuild the engine.

Then with the engine rebuilt you can just lower the frame over the engine and make the job very easy.

[westhewelder]

I do have to throw this out there, even if it is obvious. Be careful with the powder coat if it chip it's will keep peelin and chipping, maybe throw some painters tape or something over the tubing when you install. And duct tape isn't a good idea for that trust me

[MCRider]

I do have to throw this out there, even if it is obvious. Be careful with the powder coat if it chip it's will keep peelin and chipping, maybe throw some painters tape or something over the tubing when you install. And duct tape isn't a good idea for that trust me

Painters tape comes in various strengths. I suggest using the lowest strength for ease of removal and cleanup.

I can see where duct tape would leave a gooey mess, besides being hard to remove.

I asked my powdercoaters about chips and edges starting to peel. He said that if its done right, every molecule of the PC is adhered to the frame. so a chip or an edge shouldn't make any difference, it should still stick.

Now I don'tbelieve that 100%, but it did give me confidence that a chip or an edge should have more staying power than i thought.

[westhewelder]

Just from daily experience working with powder coat Ive seen it's chip of and the it peels in chunks but aslong as it doesn't chip its tough as hell

[jontc]

Just trying to get a roller, I feel pretty safe about protecting the powder coat.  I need to learn about the motor, I've been reading a ton but don't have the nerve to jump in yet.  Top end build, for sure.  Going mostly stock, as I have most of the parts.

[goldarrow]

Before you build up the bike, rebuild the engine.

Then with the engine rebuilt you can just lower the frame over the engine and make the job very easy.

+1   should do this first before building up the bike

[jontc]

I have never tore into a motor before,so before i get the nerve up and read more,I can atleast sit on the bike and dream.

[jontc]

Got the allballs set and ready to install.Any tips,tricks,or advice.