Fudd
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MSF RiderCoach
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« on: February 21, 2011, 08:45:07 AM » |
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I've owned as beautiful '98 for six months and am in love with it. What would be a flawless machine otherwise, it has a small dent and rash on the right crashbar.
I have watched ebay for a while, no luck, the ones they have for sale are far worse off than mine.
Can a dent and rash be repaired? If so, does anyone have suggestion as to who to can do it?
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hubcapsc
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« Reply #1 on: February 21, 2011, 08:53:23 AM » |
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Both mine were all rashed up when I got my bike... new ones aren't much, sometimes ones on eBay go
for more than new!
-Mike
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« Reply #2 on: February 21, 2011, 08:56:35 AM » |
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Normally the scrape is low on the bars and not easily seen.
Get some aluminum paint in a spray can, tape off the area to make small and spray it!
It will eliminate rusting and be virtually invisible!
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« Reply #3 on: February 21, 2011, 09:13:17 AM » |
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Both replies are good answers. I purchased a new one for around $100.00 from Hollister Honda but I think Dillion Powersports also has them. Painting it would be cheaper.
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« Reply #4 on: February 21, 2011, 09:15:31 AM » |
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If you plan on keeping the bike for a long time it might be a good time to invest in new engine guards.
New ones will only get harder to find as time goes on so the cost today might well be worth it.
Just a thought....good luck
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Fudd
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MSF RiderCoach
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« Reply #5 on: February 21, 2011, 09:27:10 AM » |
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Thanks for all the suggestions.
I ran across a link on another posting for cmsnl.com somewhere in Europe. It scares me to order from there, but I did it anyway. I'm paying $163.47 for a new one including shipping (if I caculated right).
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Daniel Meyer
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« Reply #7 on: February 21, 2011, 09:45:41 AM » |
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Heh...yeah, I can testify...HDL has a good price and usually gets 'em to you quick!
I keep 'em in stock usually...like spark plugs!
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« Reply #8 on: February 21, 2011, 10:35:46 AM » |
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I hate to be picky, but HDL does NOT have free shipping unless the order is at least $200.
Technically, I suppose the accessories site has "free shipping," but there is a $7.50 charge to handle the parts unless the order is at least $200. The OEM site charges $7.50 for "shipping" for under $200.
I have nothing bad to say about HDL, only wanted to clarify that shipping is not free for many orders.
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« Reply #9 on: February 21, 2011, 12:03:21 PM » |
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yeah, my mistake. It used to be that way, then they raised the minimum order. you can be picky...it's OK  |
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