Some Powdercoat and new dampner on the S4R ..pics

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Some Powdercoat and new dampner on the S4R ..pics

« on: January 22, 2011, 06:28:06 AM »

Bike is snuggled away in my basement and since my hip and knee surgery in November, I have been cleaning and getting the bike ready for this spring.

Took some parts off and sent over to my powdercoater. He matched up the headlight trim perfectly. I did the clutch cover, stock rearsets, pegs, headlight brackets, and handlebar mount.

Bike got new front/rear Michelin Pilot Power 2CT's, new Brembo HH pads, clutch stabilizer plate, fresh fluids and I picked up this Ducati FG Gubellini Cross Mount Steering Dampner. I got it off EBay new for 250.00 and contacted FG in Italy for the base mounting studs that go around the ignition. 280.00 in it...I felt good since it is 600.00-750.00 everywhere I looked.

The tank needs to come off and get fixed...I have developed the notorious tank hinge seep. I know this cold weather in DC has not helped either. She also needs new belts and valve adjustment before I start riding again.

Next winter, the swingarm and triples will be powdercoated the same black color. Bit by bit

Before:

In basement now: (no slip ons on it)

Powdecoated parts:


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Re: Some Powdercoat and new dampner on the S4R ..pics

« Reply #1 on: January 22, 2011, 06:29:26 AM »

My dampner I scored on...


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Re: Some Powdercoat and new dampner on the S4R ..pics

« Reply #2 on: January 22, 2011, 10:38:50 AM »

Quote from: venomousr1993 on January 22, 2011, 06:28:06 AM

In basement now: (no slip ons on it)

Powdecoated parts:

Bike looks amazing. Who's your powdercoater am located in DC as well.


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Re: Some Powdercoat and new dampner on the S4R ..pics

« Reply #3 on: January 22, 2011, 01:29:49 PM »

Why would you spend 280 to get your bike wet?

I'd buy a hose to dampen it.... Grin

(for future reference, it's a damper)

Bike looks good though. I never liked that clutch cover but it works in your case


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« Reply #4 on: January 22, 2011, 05:40:11 PM »

I want yer bike drool


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« Reply #5 on: January 22, 2011, 06:10:30 PM »

looking real nice. waytogo

just for kicks here's what she'll look like with a pc swing arm (got the same bike Grin

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« Reply #6 on: January 22, 2011, 06:20:43 PM »

Quote from: muskrat on January 22, 2011, 06:10:30 PM

looking real nice. waytogo

just for kicks here's what she'll look like with a pc swing arm (got the same bike Grin

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Thanks for the pic..helps out a bit.

Is the front fender the 916/748 front fender? I had been looking at doing it, but wasn't sure on how it would look. Do you have and better shots if it is that particular fender. Wink


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« Reply #7 on: January 22, 2011, 06:36:04 PM »

Quote from: MadDuc 20/20 on January 22, 2011, 10:38:50 AM

Bike looks amazing. Who's your powdercoater am located in DC as well.

I used G&T Powdercoating...they are down in Fredericksburg. Terry is his name and he is super nice. He did my rearsets at a lower temp as not to mess up the rubber bushings. He prefers to do it when it is warmer as it gives a nicer finish than when it is overcast and freezing outside. He met me close to my work on Quantico to pick up and drop off the parts. 540-220-5094


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Re: Some Powdercoat and new dampner on the S4R ..pics

« Reply #8 on: January 22, 2011, 06:41:35 PM »

916 fender.
I also pc'd my triples and handle bar. the only thing I regret not doing is the lowers on my forks.
You might also look into an Evotech radiator cover, complete blacks out the front and makes the radiator vanish...if you're into that look.


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Re: Some Powdercoat and new dampner on the S4R ..pics

« Reply #9 on: January 23, 2011, 12:29:22 AM »

Hi, great looking bike!
I've got an '08 S4RS & am considering gettinng the hanging rear passenger pegs & exhaust bracket powder coated in the same matt black as the swing arm.

Only question in my mind is whether getting the full pegs done will make them a little slippery if someone is on the back.

What's the result with yours?


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Re: Some Powdercoat and new dampner on the S4R ..pics

« Reply #10 on: January 23, 2011, 07:27:49 AM »

I've never had an issue and use Alpine Star boots.


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