Author Topic: How hard is it to polish the frame/swingarm? shops? (Read 7889 times) Tweet

TT32VGT · « **on:** January 08, 2009, 10:11:26 PM »

I just got a busa, and really like the look of polished frames and swingarms.. how hard is it to do the polishing yourself? how many hours we talking? also, do shops typically do this service? whats the typical charge?

thanks!!

OneNine · « **Reply #1 on:** January 08, 2009, 10:18:35 PM »

Let me know what they say cuz i'm interested on doing the same as well. Im a new busa owner and cant wait to do things to it.

TT32VGT · « **Reply #2 on:** January 08, 2009, 10:23:41 PM »

wow.. did a little searching and it looks like alot of work!!! stripping the bike down, lots of work polishing, then keeping clean.. i doubt ill do this mod.

OneNine · « **Reply #3 on:** January 08, 2009, 10:30:59 PM »

Serious, oh snap yeah i dont have much space for that either. what are your plans with your bike?
you have any pics?

TT32VGT · « **Reply #4 on:** January 08, 2009, 11:24:16 PM »

I got it the other day.. it already had a 4" extended swingarm, full yoshimuro exhaust from header to slipon, 2up 2 down sprockets, lowered, cleaned up tail end, and a blue pearl fresh paint job..
Here are some crappy pics.. they dont do the paint justice.
Im getting a new rear tire first, and then I might get a different screen, perhaps tinted.Im not gonna go crazy on this bike, I already went down that road with my stang. BTW, I know its hard to believe, but my stang will walk off from a busa.
Post some of your bike.

BATTMAN · « **Reply #5 on:** January 08, 2009, 11:43:07 PM »

Its alot of man hours. For me it was worth it.

Ken S · « **Reply #6 on:** January 09, 2009, 02:53:13 AM »

Excuse my ignorance but can anyone help me out, is a Stang a Mustang?

Mospeada · « **Reply #7 on:** January 09, 2009, 02:51:46 PM »

Stang is short for Mustang, and he's got a bad ass 32 valve twin turbo Mustang that is really damn fast.

OneNine · « **Reply #8 on:** January 09, 2009, 09:57:04 PM »

That's A Sweet Looking Bike. My bike dont look like that yet.. its pretty much stock..i cant log on to my photobucket but as soon as i do ima post a pic. oh actualy go the Members bikes i posted some pics there crappy pics tho. thats all i have for now from my phone. it's under "My first bike busa 06"

OneNine · « **Reply #9 on:** January 09, 2009, 09:58:22 PM »

Quote from: BATTMAN on January 08, 2009, 11:43:07 PM

Its alot of man hours. For me it was worth it.

Yo Battman thats a sweet looking bike i like the color i'm debating on my color.. all them hours paid off for sure!

BATTMAN · « **Reply #10 on:** January 10, 2009, 03:07:47 PM »

you should see my honda 954. Its completely polished.....including the complete rims.

Bim28 · « **Reply #11 on:** January 12, 2009, 07:09:21 PM »

Man to be honest, it was worth paying somebody to do mine. I did my old bike and it took forever. You will need a big air compressor to keep up with the air tools. It takes about 6 hrs per side to make it look good.

BATTMAN · « **Reply #12 on:** January 12, 2009, 08:13:23 PM »

there are techniques you can use to speed up the process.

heavyd · « **Reply #13 on:** February 13, 2009, 08:37:53 PM »

Do you use any special tools? I am polishing my wheels and using a dremel tool with a sanding wheel which seems to be working ok.

Cookie · « **Reply #14 on:** February 16, 2009, 01:32:39 AM »

Quote from: TT32VGT on January 08, 2009, 10:11:26 PM

I just got a busa, and really like the look of polished frames and swingarms.. how hard is it to do the polishing yourself? how many hours we talking? also, do shops typically do this service? whats the typical charge?

thanks!!

Tony or 'SycoRacing' used to have a thread around here that was THE BEST thread on polishing. I did a quick search and found his words on another site that maybe you can follow.

Syco Racing's Polishing Technics

If you really want some professional help - PM 'ERacer' He is one of the best polishers on the site. Period.

Patterson · « **Reply #15 on:** February 17, 2009, 06:34:02 PM »

wish i had those tips about a week ago? i guess thats what i get for not asking.

well mine waves at you a little but not enuff to surf on

i'll be doing a redo later on this year

bigbill1441 · « **Reply #16 on:** February 17, 2009, 06:42:25 PM »

started to polish mine then just decided to buy frame covers.

Cookie · « **Reply #17 on:** February 18, 2009, 11:11:21 AM »

Quote from: bigbill1300 on February 17, 2009, 06:42:25 PM

started to polish mine then just decided to buy frame covers.

easy out!

MREDDIEB · « **Reply #18 on:** March 25, 2009, 11:26:06 AM »

I use a guy out of Virginia, just north of Richmond. Charged 500 for frame and swingarm. Best price I could find, took him 8 hours.

if interested, I could try and get his #

tyboogie · « **Reply #19 on:** April 01, 2009, 09:37:01 AM »

mine was 175

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Cookie · « **Reply #20 on:** April 10, 2009, 12:22:32 AM »

That's a beauty, Ty!

tyboogie · « **Reply #21 on:** April 10, 2009, 03:11:19 AM »

THANKS

954bob · « **Reply #22 on:** June 01, 2009, 12:13:23 AM »

hit up e-racer. he does some polishing i believe.

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