New to bikes and want to get my wheels painted.. anybody give me advice on taking off front and rear wheels and what not to paint? er6f if it helps, cheers
Your manual should have instructions how to take your wheels off, powdercoating would probably be better than painting but whatever you do don't paint the tyres.
Don't forget to factor in extra cost for tyre removal and replacement wheel bearings if you powdercoat. Definitely the best finish though.
have you got paddock stands or has the er6 got a centre stand? if it has just put a block under the engine to stop the front end dropping down when the wheel is off, taking the front wheel off should be very easy,take off the mudguard it will be easier too if you unbolt the brake calipers from the fork legs and zip tie them out of the way, then unbolt the wheel spindle pull it out,but be aware you should have two wheel spacers on the wheel make a note of which side they come from as they can be different, once wheel is off unbolt the discs mask where the spindle goes thru the wheel and tyres and spray at your hearts content,put the wheel back on in reverse of taking it off. the back wheel is similar but you have to loosen chain 1st put it round your swing arm take spindle out ect ect.:thumbsup: edit loosen all bolts before you block up your bike or use paddock stands.
on your swing arm there should be notches showing how far your backwheel is pulled back there is corresponding marks on you chain ajusters,count how many nothes from the back your wheel is and make a note, slacken chain pull it off sprocket. then drape it round your swingarm, when you put wheel back on push or kick it forwards to give you more slack, put chain back on sprocket allign up marks to what they were before with the adjusters and only then tighten the wheel spindle not before lol.
This link might help - it's for a versys but more or less the same. http://www.kawasakiversys.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3109 All the tips above are bob on - just had mine done - factor in the time and make sure you have somewhere safe and dry to leave your bike on stands .... A manual is recommended ( most owner booklets cover this tho - either way get a workshop instruction manual - £30 isn't a bad price to pay for info that covers every bike job) - your wheels have to be stripped (as mentioned above) which means tyres and all bearings - if stuck, a friendly bike shop might help. At the powder coaters ( pick one experienced in bike work) you need to clearly instruct them on what needs masking ( bearing surfaces, where the discs mount, disc bolt holes etc) It's not as bad as it sounds, but be prepared, take your time and as you've done here, seek advice as you progress - good luck and post the results !
