Bead Blasting Near Frederick?

BigBird · Post by **BigBird** » Tue Feb 12, 2013 8:47 pm

Would like to spruce up my 2007 KTM motor before installing it in 2013 KTM for sale.

Anybody know of a bead blasting service - OR any other similar ideas near by?

anotherguy · Post by **anotherguy** » Wed Feb 13, 2013 8:35 am

What do you need done? We have a blast cabinet at the shop and I live in Fredneck.

BigBird · Post by **BigBird** » Wed Feb 13, 2013 10:34 am

I am going to sell a 2013 KTM 200 with a 2007 engine in it. SO the idea was to make the old engine look spiffy by bead blasting the outside of it (with it fully assembled except carb) to get rid of the stains and scratches, etc. The motor is realtively small and weighs 50 lbs.

Post by **Rut Row** » Wed Feb 13, 2013 11:01 am

why are you doing that? what happened to the '13 motor? this seems bizarre.

anotherguy · Post by **anotherguy** » Wed Feb 13, 2013 11:27 am

Cabinet won't handle that.

Ovo · Post by **Ovo** » Wed Feb 13, 2013 11:38 am

BigBird wrote:I am going to sell a 2013 KTM 200 with a 2007 engine in it.

Do you Franken everything you buy?

Wingfixer · Post by **Wingfixer** » Wed Feb 13, 2013 1:09 pm

I've got a cabinet that can handle that but I would be hesitant to beat blast an assembled engine. No matter how well you seal the engine the beads can find a way in. Also, any paint or coating will come off. You'll have a plain jane engine. All this said, if you still want to blast it you could do it on the 23rd after we ride the cove.

BigBird · Post by **BigBird** » Wed Feb 13, 2013 1:32 pm

Ovo wrote:
BigBird wrote:I am going to sell a 2013 KTM 200 with a 2007 engine in it.
Do you Franken everything you buy?

UH YES OFCOURSE

My "2001" GL1800A has 2005 Frame, 2003 Motor, 2013 Forks, Billet Tripple Clamps, Traxxion Dynamics Suspension, Russel Day Long Seat, etc. etc. etc. (the full list is a page long)

And you've seen my 300 Beta

The 80 Beta is similar

And the the WR250R Yamaha is moded similar to the GL1800 except all the big parts are still 2008

BigBird · Post by **BigBird** » Wed Feb 13, 2013 1:42 pm

Wingfixer wrote:I've got a cabinet that can handle that but I would be hesitant to beat blast an assembled engine. No matter how well you seal the engine the beads can find a way in. Also, any paint or coating will come off. You'll have a plain jane engine. All this said, if you still want to blast it you could do it on the 23rd after we ride the cove.

I'll definately think about what you said, BUT as of now, I think I want to take you up on your generous offer (and there will be some liquid THANKS)

BigBird · Post by **BigBird** » Wed Feb 13, 2013 1:45 pm

Kyler wrote:why are you doing that? what happened to the '13 motor? this seems bizarre.

The 2013 motor with E-Start

is being installed in my 2007 today

The OFG (Old Fat Guy) will have to Kick No More

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