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« on: October 16, 2015, 06:37:07 PM » |
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I am in the process of having a trike kit installed on my 97 Valk tourer I have a few rust spots on the bike and also want to do some basic clean up on and around the motor so when project is complete the bike will look as good as possible. Any ideas ? Thanks in advance , Elliott
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Tfrank59
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« Reply #1 on: October 16, 2015, 08:01:43 PM » |
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Wherever I have rust on an old machine I usually spray some WD-40 on it and let it dissolve it and work on it for a while, then I spray simple green to clean it and for chrome or aluminum I like Mothers polish.
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #2 on: October 16, 2015, 08:36:58 PM » |
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Well it depends on the surface and work space available, but I like a wire wheel on a drill. Smaller wheels go into smaller places, and a Dremel flex shaft can fit almost anywhere. Rust gone. Paint over the shiny parts. This is also a good time to look over old wiring, connectors, clean and lube.
On the block itself, I use S100 or any mag wheel cleaner (corrosives). With a collection of stiff bristle brushes. Nitrile gloves are a good idea, this stuff stings any open cuts/wounds. Always go behind with a good rinse and soapy wash, corrosives allowed to dry can etch and discolor. A problem I have had repeatedly with this stuff is my Kuryakyn pedal rubbers fall off later; the corrosives must eat the glue/sticky tape.
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« Reply #3 on: October 17, 2015, 07:15:37 AM » |
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I really appreciate the reply. My bike is in good shape but still needs attention. I want the old girl to look good, she has been very reliable. Thanks again, Elliott
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« Reply #4 on: October 17, 2015, 08:10:32 AM » |
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Don't mean to hijack this thread but....... ......... A problem I have had repeatedly with this stuff is my Kuryakyn pedal rubbers fall off later; the corrosives must eat the glue/sticky tape.
I have replaced the rubber pedal covers repeatedly and it has become costly. My solution was to clean the sticky surfaces with lacquer thinner and permanently afix the rubber with JB Weld.  |
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #5 on: October 17, 2015, 10:43:57 AM » |
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Don't mean to hijack this thread but....... ......... A problem I have had repeatedly with this stuff is my Kuryakyn pedal rubbers fall off later; the corrosives must eat the glue/sticky tape.
I have replaced the rubber pedal covers repeatedly and it has become costly. My solution was to clean the sticky surfaces with lacquer thinner and permanently afix the rubber with JB Weld. Thanks for the tip. I had thought to wrap them with duct tape, but that would sorta spoil the whole idea.  |
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« Reply #6 on: October 17, 2015, 11:35:09 AM » |
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I had lost the rubber pad from one of my el-cheapo passenger floorboards. Removed the other, and used it as a pattern and cut 2 out from a rubber mat pattern I liked. I used Liquid Nails to affix it, and that was maybe 6-7 years ago on a daily rider.
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« Reply #7 on: October 18, 2015, 04:00:49 AM » |
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