Powder coated OZ's showoff thread!!!!!!!!

[BrummyMax]

Just got these done. Very pleased with the result.

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[frogfeaturesFZR]

Very Nice !

[giorgos]

here is mine

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[planter87]

powder coat.. adds weight

[BrummyMax]

Well why don't you strip all the paint off your bike planter? :)
Before powder coating, the previous finish is media blasted off the metal.

Btw

Ohlins forks are heavier than Showas.

[planter87]

who says it isnt? hehe i was joking. relax take a chill pill

[vonDutch]

Looks great!! Consider them sold :D

[Dutch-tuono]

Here are mine in: traffic sign red!
(originally they where the blue one's.)
I love my bike and the OZ's really make a difference.

http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg801/scaled.php?server=801&filename=p1050642t.jpg&res=landing
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http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg338/scaled.php?server=338&filename=p1070390k.jpg&res=landing
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[planter87]

similar colour as my brembo wheels dutch. silly question but could you not re-anodize them rather than paint?

[BrummyMax]

Chill pills? I fuckin smoke em for breakfast mate. Then wash em down with a pint of liquid nitrogen! :)

[Dutch-tuono]

similar colour as my brembo wheels dutch. silly question but could you not re-anodize them rather than paint?

That is correct. I loved the colour of the brembo wheels, so matched the colour for the OZ. Its a perfect match.
Just like the look, and feel of the OZ better/more.
About the anodizing, i have no experience in that other than it being expensive.
The costs for powdercoating my wheels where: 90 euro, incl sandblasting, red powdercoat and clear finish.

[planter87]

fair doos dutch, the old orange/red looks nice when its clean and polished up but looks like cack when its stinking and oily lol. i'll be the first to admit it, they always clean up nice with a bit of super resin polish though. what colour is your bike, same silver/red wheel combo as my own?

since you went for that combo paint is the better option i think anodizing is somewhat limited and finish colour might not be what you expect. i.e red turns out pink.... but for black you cant go wrong, whoever does the anodizing for oberon is a master, my little bar end mirror takes tons of abuse and smacks rolling in and out of the shed and has yet to mark it.

i could be wrong but i've phoned a few places local to me and they;ve told me to anodize a wheel costs a tenner. obviously less the more you do as if your doing one, you may aswell do 10 at the same time. course there is that place down the road from me that makes aeroplanes... erm whats it called. BOMBARDIER

i might give it a go when i get my own oz wheels.

[mini_me]

Chill pills? I fuckin smoke em for breakfast mate. Then wash em down with a pint of liquid nitrogen! :)

And that is on a good day..

[DR-JEKL]

silly question but could you not re-anodize them rather than paint?

They are painted from the Oz factory not anodised! It's the type of metallic paint used that gives them the anodised appearance.

[Tuonington]

Nice jobs there chaps.

Wanna get my white ones done gold at some point! Not a fan of powder coat however, had a few wheels coated and it always chips very easily, a decent paint finish seems far more durable IMHO.

One question, how the hell do you get the cush drive rubbers out? Looks like a right pain..

[planter87]

Are the oz wheels painted? I thought Aprilia listed them as anodised. I could be wrong but a mate has a 04 factory with the blue Evo forged rims and even the feel of them feels like blasted alloy. I only say that cause the lack of paint would surely contribute to the light weight.

[grahamcoxon]

I think the purple ones are anodised. The white'uns are painted.

As for powder coating chipping, I'd change my coater, I've had a few sets done by Triple S in Bingley and the finish and durability have been excellent.

[BrummyMax]

The paint or anodise debate is ongoing. I reckon the blue ones are painted with lovely paint meself. The blue changed over the years. I have had 3 different shades from various model years through my hands. The 05 T factory ones are definately on the purple side. I don't get Aprilia and their paint schemes. They're on drugs. It's a real bummer if you buy a bike made on a day when they were taking the bad drugs.

I only come here for the craic anyway. :)

[BrummyMax]

And that is on a good day..

Yeah mate. On bad days I fall off roller coasters and end up stuffing tree blossom down the silencers in garage forecourts. :)

[planter87]

Well at any rate, whoever does the anodising for aftermarket parts seems to do it well. Like I said my little mirror , levers and other bits seem to stand up to constant digs from stones being thrown up, might be a different story if a tyre fitter gouged your rim while putting a tyre on but paint wouldn't really help there either. I had one of those little nitro rc cars and everything was anodised. Stood up well to normal use but serious impacts marked the finish

[BrummyMax]

If you want durability then try superfinishing, but get your wallet out. Superfinished engine internals do not need to be run in. The motor can be thrashed from day 1.

[vonDutch]

Fwiw, I got 2 sets of older blue OZ wheels ('01-'02) and both are painted.

[mini_me]

Yeah mate. On bad days I fall off roller coasters and end up stuffing tree blossom down the silencers in garage forecourts. :)

people who stuff tree blossoms down their silencers are really sick!! :D

[planter87]

superfinishing sounds like the kind of thing you would do when blueprinting a motor, everything everywhere 100% perfect.

[Tuonington]

superfinishing sounds like the kind of thing you would do when blueprinting a motor, everything everywhere 100% perfect.

It is.. Basically they put the components into a bath of some special chemicals, shake 'em around, and it grinds all the tiny lumps off. You use it on gearbox internals, camshafts, etc. Means very little resistance where they meet, F1 teams use it, but you can get it done..

You certainly wouldn't be putting wheels in it, even if you could afford to, it would be completely pointless..

Guess no-one knows how the cush rubbers are removed then?? :crybaby:

[BrummyMax]

Cush rubbers are easy. WD40, metal shaft + wiggling. When refitting use contact cleaner, just like on bar grips.

Dont tell everyone that superfinishing is pointless on wheels, im trying to catch a big fish here. I had a little bite there.

Superfinishing makes engines last longer, which is extremely useful when developing highly tuned applications, such as drag racing or top tier circuit racing. It is expensive though. I think Mladin was penalised for doing it in AMA, but that is just heresay.

[mini_me]

Cush rubbers are easy. WD40, metal shaft + wiggling. When refitting use contact cleaner, just like on bar grips.

Dont tell everyone that superfinishing is pointless on wheels, im trying to catch a big fish here. I had a little bite there.

Superfinishing makes engines last longer, which is extremely useful when developing highly tuned applications, such as drag racing or top tier circuit racing. It is expensive though. I think Mladin was penalised for doing it in AMA, but that is just heresay.

I had my legs superfinished recently. Boy can I run fast now!!

[BrummyMax]

Thats the spirit mate! :D

Get your missus done, you'll never look back!

[mini_me]

Thats the spirit mate! :D

Get your missus done, you'll never look back!

the missus or the twat?

[planter87]

who'd you have a little bite from? if i was gonna polish my wheels i'd do it by hand anyway, while wanking, much more fun.

in my mind i have the craziest most expensive, everything done to it 200bhp v twin but in reality its just slightly better than average.. ha

i heard they go faster when you take the giggling pin out if the laughing shaft

[BrummyMax]

Thats the spirit. :cathat:

I tried the clipons. The bike looked kinda nice and cafe racer-ish. It was really planted mid corner, easy to ride fast on sweeping roads etc, but I changed back eventually. I much prefer the hooligan Tuono vibe, albeit less technically proficient.

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[planter87]

it only suits me better cause not everyone has that semi naked cafe racer look and im a bit short to make full use of the motocross bars, found that when the front kept going light and i felt like i was steering while trying to do a bit of boxing. and the clip ons make it feel more planted. tuono bars felt like i was on ice a lot. still have them though collecting dust.

[BrummyMax]

Dust em off and get em megafinished. Adds about 80-100bhp for sure.

[vonDutch]

Fit both clipons and a handle bar at the same time to have best of both worlds... I bet no one ever tried that before.

Eh, yeah, very nice wheels :)

[Tuonington]

Cush rubbers are easy. WD40, metal shaft + wiggling. When refitting use contact cleaner, just like on bar grips.

Dont tell everyone that superfinishing is pointless on wheels, im trying to catch a big fish here. I had a little bite there.

Superfinishing makes engines last longer, which is extremely useful when developing highly tuned applications, such as drag racing or top tier circuit racing. It is expensive though. I think Mladin was penalised for doing it in AMA, but that is just heresay.

Cheers BrummyMax, must admit, didn't think they would be that easy, figured they'd be some special tool required, nice..

Sorry if I gave the game away on superfinishing, my mistake, you obviously meant super-fishing!!! :)

[superbikeitalia]

are you guys doing powder coating or just painting, some really look shiney ??? if i cant find white rims should i powder coat or have them painted. ???

[BrummyMax]

Powder or paint can both be gloss and wither is good if done well.

[blightyboy]

Dutch that looks mint, i have the exact T and thats exactly what i want to do to it.

[rene]

Just brought mine in today and went the easy way. Painting.....:)

Results will follow later this week....

[rene]

today picked them upfrom the paintshop, I"m happy!!!!!

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[Bigralphie]

I likes them my friend

[turbopresh]

the proper oz forged rims off of the gen1 "R" models are anodised.. they put the cast versions of these wheels on the gen 2 bikes which are not only much heavier but are also painted..

[mini_me]

the proper oz forged rims off of the gen1 "R" models are anodised.. they put the cast versions of these wheels on the gen 2 bikes which are not only much heavier but are also painted..

Not entirely true. The gen 2 Factory bikes have forged (anodised) OZ,s as well. The non factory versions do indeed have cast OZ copies.
Iirc the later gen2 bikes used forged rims from Malgatech and nit OZ

[turbopresh]

wasn't far off.. figured the factories would have been running the forged oz's aswell...


rene did you get your carbon bellypan sprayed?!

[rene]

Yes, both carbon bellypan and carbon front fender sprayed. The bp was damaged a bit. The fender not new either..The result....I do hope the paint keeps it's quality tough...anyway, for now I like it...

[turbopresh]

that matt black looks seriously well.. got my nose cone done and tbh im not that happy with it.. is all chipped as fook now.. considering purchasing the carbon nose and wrapping it in clear vinyl...

never a fan of painting carbon, most things can be repaired to a reasonable standard just by simply re-resining, sanding and buffing..

[rene]

that matt black looks seriously well.. got my nose cone done and tbh im not that happy with it.. is all chipped as fook now.. considering purchasing the carbon nose and wrapping it in clear vinyl...

never a fan of painting carbon, most things can be repaired to a reasonable standard just by simply re-resining, sanding and buffing..


True, to be honest with you, in general I don't like carbon looks. But that's is just me.....the bp is only available inn carbon. The front fender was past of the OZ/Ohlins deal. I like the weight of the carbon parts tough! :-)

[turbopresh]

im the opposite im a bit of a carbon freak, as you may be able to tell from the look of my bike in the gallery lol

[madart]

double post.

[madart]

Yes, both carbon bellypan and carbon front fender sprayed. The bp was damaged a bit. The fender not new either..The result....I do hope the paint keeps it's quality tough...anyway, for now I like it...

Is that a satin finish? Blacker than black. Like very much!

Should be radar proof with that finish!

Will be interested to hear how it holds up on the wheels.

[rene]

Well, that's my main concern also. will the paint hold. If not, I'll just have to repaint it........

[rene]

Here they are, nice black!

[madart]

Very very tasteful. Needs more matte black!

[rene]

Very very tasteful. Needs more matte black!

Thx, planning to add some matt black on the top fairing. Just as a detail.. altough I have something perpared already. not sure to put it on tough..
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[superbikeitalia]

hey guys, got my rear rim sand blasted and it goes to the powder coater tomorrow to become white , one question, how do you remove the rubber cush grommets out of the rim. do they need pressed out ???

[rene]

Hmm,yes I would say, but actually don't know. For the paint job it didn't matter to leve them in.

[TimeBandit]

No, you can't ... powdercoating = high heat treatment.
They might be just a little tight & stuck. Try some oil, lube, soap, KY, whatever - should come out fine.

[superbikeitalia]

got them out but killed them , bought new ones from af1

[BrummyMax]

Shit man ...... Sorry I didn't see this, I could have told you how. Anyway for other peoples reference:

To remove the rubbers out of the rear wheel you will need a thin flat blade screw driver, some penetrating fluid such as WD40 or GT85 and a shaft that will fit into the cush drive rubber metal insert. Use the screwdriver to get the WD to penetrate between the wheel and rubber. Use the shaft to wiggle the rubber out until it is free. You will need to use more than one application of fluid per rubber to remove them.

[superbikeitalia]

well brummy thats ok, i appreciate the thought !! i needed to get them out fast , the powder coating guy was able to get me right in friday , so my rear rim is now white to go along with the new af1 front white oz rim. will post a pic of the rims tomorrow when i pick up the rear from him.

[TimeBandit]

Hey superbikeitalia - white rims are nice but hard to keep clean, might want to head on over to this thread (http://www.apriliaforum.com/forums/showthread.php?245018-DuPont-Chain-Saver&p=3048381&viewfull=1#post3048381) (another reason to switch to Teflon lube if you haven't already).

Can't wait to see your rim pics.

[grahamcoxon]

Can't wait to see your rim pics.

Steady on tiger.

[superbikeitalia]

Hey superbikeitalia - white rims are nice but hard to keep clean, might want to head on over to this thread (http://www.apriliaforum.com/forums/showthread.php?245018-DuPont-Chain-Saver&p=3048381&viewfull=1#post3048381) (another reason to switch to Teflon lube if you haven't already).

Can't wait to see your rim pics.

yea i always have used the teflon, i know whites a pain but they just make the bike pop. besides the gold powder coated are not that easy to clean too, they are not gloss but a textured oz. the whites at least will be gloss and easier to clean. i do not plan on parting with the gold rims at this time, think im going to hold on to them and switch out every now and then.think they are too nice to part with as i know ill never find another set.

[superbikeitalia]

Steady on tiger. :eek:

[BrummyMax]

Switching between 2 sets of wheels gives you a chance to properly clean them! An exuberant luxury. :)

[superbikeitalia]

hey max , whats the best way to put the new cush bushing in,just some wd40 or do they need to be pressed in

[BrummyMax]

I would use contact cleaner or petrol. Both will lubricate the insertion but then evaporate leaving the a dry contact between the cush rubber and the wheel. Just the same as when refitting handlebar grips.

[superbikeitalia]

im on hold on the wheels being done , the powder coater guy didnt make the rear the same color as the front , its way tooooo white, doesnt match the original white on the new oz rim i have, [new front kinda has a blueish tint to the white]

[TimeBandit]

I acquired these off a fellow forum member:

http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff444/smithj108/RSVR%20-%20OZ/Photo0060_zpsf751df8e.jpg

Front is a '04 and rear is an '03. These were unfortunately blue anodized. That means no existing paint stripper... to include the Aircraft commercial types had any positive effect. Thus good 'ol Easy-Off brand oven cleaner chemically burnt the blue coating off. The problem is this process etches into the aluminium and results in an "unclean" strip thus requiring some abrasion with a wire-wheel via drill to clean the debris away. Once this was accomplish, I needed to follow-up with consecutive sanding, 280, 400, 600, 800, and finally 1000 grit. I wasn't going for a polish-finish, so I stopped at the 1000 grit. Problem ... sanding marks. Solution, leave a final consistent sand direction as to avoid swirls, etc... Here they are stripped (many many man hours on this):

http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff444/smithj108/RSVR%20-%20OZ/photo1_zps2f302254.jpg

Ready for powder coat:

http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff444/smithj108/RSVR%20-%20OZ/IMG_0872_zps0d6133b5.jpg
http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff444/smithj108/RSVR%20-%20OZ/IMG_0877_zpsb682f9f9.jpg
http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff444/smithj108/RSVR%20-%20OZ/IMG_0878_zps1a95814b.jpg
http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff444/smithj108/RSVR%20-%20OZ/IMG_0882_zps18389381.jpg
http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff444/smithj108/RSVR%20-%20OZ/IMG_0881_zpsf26b0e49.jpg

This is a transparent / candy red. 60% gloss (gloss-killer added). Tilts more toward a blood-red as pics don't do justice due to the transparency effect of the raw aluminum below.

* Sorry, heat tape still on the machined surfaces in these pic - I'll get that removed.

Mounted on bike --> still to come...

[madart]

Beautiful. That red is just sensational.

I do wonder how a set would look just in the bare metal for a sort of 'classic look'. I know it would be a hassle to keep that way, (have done it before), and clear coat often doesn't work.

Mind you the weight of paint on wheels can be considerable, so there is a benefit to handling...

Anyway, love the red.

[TimeBandit]

Trust me ... seeing the wheels in that raw aluminum, I was really half-tempted to throw them back on the bike as-is LOL. But I've maintained raw wheels before, Mothers, polish, etc... just too much of a hassle. And yeah, they have clear powders, chrome-like, and silvers - so that's always an option.
I've weighed these before (aka original blue) and after powder (now red) and there is virtually no difference (without using a super-accurate scale that is). So perhaps I simply lost the equivalent weight in actual aluminum due to my sanding process as to have cancelled the added powder weight - lol.


Here are some pics with them mounted :

http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff444/smithj108/RSVR%20-%20OZ/b433b8ec-1014-4a4e-b9ac-141e11bf2de3_zps9f196555.jpg

http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff444/smithj108/RSVR%20-%20OZ/IMG_0894_zps4bd50efa.jpg

http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff444/smithj108/RSVR%20-%20OZ/f4a06af8-ff5c-4021-a60a-68e96733945b_zpsd7612bd3.jpg

[blightyboy]

Here my new to me oz rims.originally blue, had blasted and powder coated deep red.ALso shortened the shooters

[blightyboy]

Shit I can't seem to up load my pics.

[madart]

Trust me ... seeing the wheels in that raw aluminum, I was really half-tempted to throw them back on the bike as-is LOL. But I've maintained raw wheels before, Mothers, polish, etc... just too much of a hassle. And yeah, they have clear powders, chrome-like, and silvers - so that's always an option.
I've weighed these before (aka original blue) and after powder (now red) and there is virtually no difference (without using a super-accurate scale that is). So perhaps I simply lost the equivalent weight in actual aluminum due to my sanding process as to have cancelled the added powder weight - lol.


Here are some pics with them mounted :

http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff444/smithj108/RSVR%20-%20OZ/b433b8ec-1014-4a4e-b9ac-141e11bf2de3_zps9f196555.jpg

http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff444/smithj108/RSVR%20-%20OZ/IMG_0894_zps4bd50efa.jpg

http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff444/smithj108/RSVR%20-%20OZ/f4a06af8-ff5c-4021-a60a-68e96733945b_zpsd7612bd3.jpg

Sensational looking bike. The red works so well with the white grey and black.
Congrats!.