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« on: August 21, 2020, 04:29:27 PM » |
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« Reply #1 on: August 21, 2020, 06:04:26 PM » |
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While I'm NOT sure thinkin it was a clear coat. On my 99 I/S the fork lowers were lookin a tad shabby. Took some 400 grit sand paper and scuffed it off-the clear coat. Some california purple metal polish and some elbow grease the fork lowers came out lookin better than when I started-If I duz say so myself!  RIDE SAFE. |
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« Reply #2 on: August 21, 2020, 06:13:25 PM » |
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I’ve polished several sets of fork lowers. I start with oven cleaner to remove the OEM sealer. Wash off and then use wet n dry sandpaper. Start with maybe 400-600. Move up to 800 and finish with 1200. Then go to metal polish and a buffing wheel on a drill motor. Before starting, remove the wheel and fender.
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Chrisj CMA
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« Reply #3 on: August 21, 2020, 06:15:54 PM » |
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Just polish it off with elbow grease and aluminum polish. It’s easy
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vanagon40
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« Reply #4 on: August 21, 2020, 06:52:47 PM » |
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But it is an OEM clear coat or finish, correct?
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« Reply #5 on: August 21, 2020, 06:59:54 PM » |
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But it is an OEM clear coat or finish, correct?
I don't think so. I think my '01 Standard only has the clearcoat on the wheels and pumpkin. It looks like a thin amount of oxidation to me. I think Jeff is right. It should clean up well with some aluminum polish. |
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Chrisj CMA
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« Reply #6 on: August 21, 2020, 07:05:31 PM » |
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But it is an OEM clear coat or finish, correct?
Yes, definitely OEM clear on the triple tree and lower forks |
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« Reply #7 on: August 21, 2020, 07:14:17 PM » |
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But it is an OEM clear coat or finish, correct?
Yes, definitely OEM clear on the triple tree and lower forks I didn't know that. I'll have to look closer. |
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« Reply #8 on: August 21, 2020, 07:23:26 PM » |
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I'm going to have to go with Chrisj CMA on this one. He is the expert on bike polishing (and .50 caliber S&W).
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« Reply #9 on: August 21, 2020, 07:26:37 PM » |
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I'm going to have to go with Chrisj CMA on this one. He is the expert on bike polishing (and .50 caliber S&W).
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« Reply #10 on: August 22, 2020, 04:09:33 AM » |
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Yep. OEM. Same on my 98. You can polish it as many have said or use soap and an sos pad to just clean it up.
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vanagon40
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« Reply #11 on: August 22, 2020, 06:12:54 PM » |
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I used some 600 grit wet sand paper, then rubbing compound, then Mother's aluminum polish. Far from perfect, but better than it was yesterday. I did nothing to the lower forks at this time--those will have to wait. Thanks to everyone for your advice.  Not a bad looking ride, especially given it is 19 years old.  |
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« Reply #12 on: August 22, 2020, 06:22:35 PM » |
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Not a bad looking ride, especially given it is 19 years old. It's a cursed good looking ride Works Shocks ? |
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« Reply #13 on: August 22, 2020, 06:34:30 PM » |
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. . . . Works Shocks ?
Yes, and I like them. PS--Thanks for the compliment. |
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« Reply #14 on: August 22, 2020, 09:45:59 PM » |
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. . . . Works Shocks ?
Yes, and I like them. PS--Thanks for the compliment. From the new company, or before the owner died ? (I've always lusted after some Works) |
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« Reply #15 on: August 23, 2020, 08:43:55 AM » |
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Yes, the original WORKS. I thought the OEM shocks were a little soft, so I put on Progressive 440s, but not the heavy duty model. I thought the Progressives were also a little soft, so I got the WORKS. That was 2008 and I have been satisfied since.  |
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« Reply #16 on: August 24, 2020, 05:40:00 AM » |
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I have bottomed out a few times with wife on back over rough roads/divets/holes my I/S. not fun and that is with the rear shocks set as firm as possible. I guess my near 20 year old Valk is trying to tell me something?  |
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