Completely strip the frame;no plastic plugs,no nothing.

Bearings,engine,everything.

 

Jeff, make sure that you label all the parts and their location to ease the fitment process once the powdercoating is complete. I used zip-loc bags for the various assortment of nuts and bolts - helped heaps in preventing a mix-up

Also, now's the best time to chrome or galvanise all the nuts and bolts as this will freshen the look of the entire bike. Better still you could get the stainless or titanium bolt sets from racebolts.com

 

Is there a way just to do the parts of the bike that is showing?

 

Is there a way just to do the parts of the bike that is showing?

No,powdercoating requires the part to be put in an oven.

 

how about just painting the parts black hat are showing?

 

If you go that way--> Taking digital photos of every step comes very handy when reversing the process.

And check out those CF frame covers. It would be the easiest way to change the color of the showing parts.

 

how about just painting the parts black hat are showing?

That would be the easy and lazy way out. Mask all the adjoining areas and spray the required areas with some good quality, heat resistant matt black paint.

I'd opt for the powdercoating though

 

Do it right or just leave it alone. What ever route you go its still a R1.