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Powder Coating Rims - Wethead

zenwhipper

zenwhipper

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I just moved from a 2008 FJR in which I had the rims powder coated black (and the bike was black) which really made the bike look nice. Actually- it made it look just like the 2009 model (black on black). :brad

But- I plan on doing my 2016 RT (San Marino Blue) with black rims as well.

First -Does anybody have any pics showing a blue wet head RT with black rims? I know this is not very likely- but wanted to ask.

Second- how do the tire pressure sensors mount to the rims? Are they removable/re-installable after I powder coat?

Grazi Mates.

Scott
 
Can't help with a picture but I can tell you the TPM units can be removed and reinstalled.
 
Wrong color bike but at least you see how the black wheels look with the silver engine.

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What about dark grey wheels?
We had a similar color wheel on the K1300S and found it was a good color for not showing road or brake dust.
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Can you squint your eyes and pretend some?
Not the correct blue and not a wet-head, but...
It is an RT and it's blue and the wheels are the spiral spokes instead of the old snowflake styled. (wheels off my R1200R)
And they are black powder coated.

Stephen
 

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YeehaStephen said:
Can you squint your eyes and pretend some?
Not the correct blue and not a wet-head, but...
It is an RT and it's blue and the wheels are the spiral spokes instead of the old snowflake styled. (wheels off my R1200R)
And they are black powder coated.

Stephen
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Thanks. I can see it. :)
 
When I did my FJR rims, the PC work was ~$300 and the mechanic work (remove tires, rotors, wheel bearings -- and then reinstall) was another $200.

:thumb
 
YeehaStephen said:
Can you squint your eyes and pretend some?
Not the correct blue and not a wet-head, but...
It is an RT and it's blue and the wheels are the spiral spokes instead of the old snowflake styled. (wheels off my R1200R)
And they are black powder coated.

Stephen
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Those are really good looking wheels...well done. Love the red stripe accent.
 
Those black wheels looked better on my 1200R where you could see them a little better.
 

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