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Valkyrie Riders Cruiser Club > Chapter Boards > Florida Chapter > Finally got the brakes fixed on the Valkyrie.
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John Schmidt
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« on: August 08, 2015, 06:02:02 PM »
Next is sanding/polishing the rims. Gonna take a while I'm thinkin'.......    Grin
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FloridaValkRyder
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« Reply #1 on: August 08, 2015, 07:12:27 PM »
 Grin Grin 2funny
Really doesn't look much better than last time John... coolsmiley
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Grumpy
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« Reply #2 on: August 08, 2015, 08:34:53 PM »
Best soak it in some water for a while, will tighten up those loose spokes.  2funny
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TJ
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« Reply #3 on: August 09, 2015, 05:27:15 AM »
That looks like some of your work old timer.....          Cheesy Cheesy
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sixlow
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« Reply #4 on: August 09, 2015, 05:28:47 AM »
Nice work John, try using Linseed oil to buff those rims.  cooldude
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Bert AKA,Valkaholic
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« Reply #5 on: August 09, 2015, 06:06:56 AM »
Quote from: John Schmidt on August 08, 2015, 06:02:02 PM
Next is sanding/polishing the rims. Gonna take a while I'm thinkin'.......    Grin




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Jerry & Sherry Sheffer

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« Reply #6 on: August 09, 2015, 08:44:00 AM »
Don't the newer models have four plier systems now?





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flsix
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South Carolina
« Reply #7 on: August 10, 2015, 05:35:54 PM »
I like the extended valve stem held in place with a zip tie. Maybe it seals better than our Honda originals.
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