Bruce372 wrote:
What do people do with the vin? Mine is a sticker and not stamped in the frame...
Be very specific with the powder coater about this. I’ve had two frames done and both got the VINs blasted. First one was my fault, I didn’t know better, second one was their fault. Two different companies. I was emphatic about them staying away from the VIN, the guy that quoted the job didn’t relay the info to the lady doing the work. I should have known better, he was one of those guys that acts like he’s doing you a favor to take your money. Whenever I get that vibe from somebody whatever the deal is usually turns to shit.
Second bike I re-stamped the VIN. Looks ok, but wouldn’t hold up to close scrutiny. I have some solace in the fact that I am the title holder, the serial on the engine is linked to the chassis, and if it really came down to it, they could see the original VIN under high def optics. Probably will never be a big deal.
Long story short, make sure that VIN is covered with a magnet before they blast it with black beauty. Mine looked like a sticker but it’s actually clear protective tape over the barely stamped VIN. It might actually be etched. But if all you have is a sticker, take newmann’s advice and get it painted. Whole lot less hassle in the long run.