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mo650chopper WebMaster
Joined: Mar 13, 2005 Posts: 544 Location: Lonedell, Missouri
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Posted: April 13, 2005, 9:06 pm Post subject: Stripping and Polishing! |
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Aluminum that is. Starting stripping my front fork lower legs and motor side cases this afternoon. So far so good!
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_________________ Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body. But rather
to skid in sideways, hand grip in hand, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming "WOO-HOO what a ride!"
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650rider WebMaster
Joined: Feb 09, 2005 Posts: 431
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Posted: April 14, 2005, 1:28 am Post subject: Re: Stripping! |
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Very nice, is it a lot of work to get the old crap off? What are you using?
I have been Daily riding my bike all winter to and from work and it looks like hell at the moment. I hope I can do some nice clean up work on it in the next few weeks.
This buying my first home is taking all my cash, not a dime to spare.
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mo650chopper WebMaster
Joined: Mar 13, 2005 Posts: 544 Location: Lonedell, Missouri
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Posted: April 14, 2005, 10:41 am Post subject: Re: Stripping! |
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I'm using a "Brod Dugan" brand of stripper. It's a lot thicker and seems to work better than the cheap Walmart, Lowes stuff.
_________________ Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body. But rather
to skid in sideways, hand grip in hand, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming "WOO-HOO what a ride!" |
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mo650chopper WebMaster
Joined: Mar 13, 2005 Posts: 544 Location: Lonedell, Missouri
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Posted: April 17, 2005, 11:43 am Post subject: Re: Stripping! |
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Close up front forks after stripping / polishing. They are 100% better than when I started. I ended up using the stripper twice, some pumich hand cleaner, 2 grades of rubbing compound then Mothers aluminum mag polish. Maybe a couple hours total of work. Now on to the engine covers.
y back ordered front tire finally made it in, the bike looks more balanced now.
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_________________ Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body. But rather
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kibokojoe Site Reporter
Joined: Mar 17, 2005 Posts: 42 Location: Beavercreek Ohio
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Posted: April 18, 2005, 8:01 am Post subject: Re: Stripping! |
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Looking good.......How about somemore details. What types of compounds are you using? and where did you get the Brod Dugan stripper? Have you tried the 3M Scotch-Brite pads? I just found out that there are 3 grades of these pads. Medium, Very fine and Ultra fine. Since there is no metal in these pads they would be great for breaking down and quick cleaning of the surface. Are you using a wheel for buffing and polishing?
Ken
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MUCMUC Full Member
Joined: Mar 29, 2005 Posts: 12 Location: mpls minnesota
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Posted: April 27, 2005, 6:41 pm Post subject: Re: Stripping! |
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for stripping alum you can also use alum brightner from a
semi trailer shop. it will get into the alum and get all the gunk out
then they polish up real nice with compond and a buffer
mucmuc
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flavaz33 Full Member
Joined: Mar 10, 2005 Posts: 43 Location: Watsontown, Pa
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Posted: April 28, 2005, 8:39 pm Post subject: Re: Stripping! |
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Hey Mo,
Sorry it's a little off the polishing subject, but where did you get the white wall tires?
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mo650chopper WebMaster
Joined: Mar 13, 2005 Posts: 544 Location: Lonedell, Missouri
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Posted: April 28, 2005, 9:22 pm Post subject: Re: Stripping! |
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They're Maxxis Wide Whitewalls. I got them through my local bike shop. Any shop should be able to get them. Try the following link as J & P has them as well.
www.j-pcycles.com/prod...All&page=1
_________________ Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body. But rather
to skid in sideways, hand grip in hand, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming "WOO-HOO what a ride!" |
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toddhalt New Member
Joined: Apr 29, 2005 Posts: 1
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Posted: April 29, 2005, 2:03 pm Post subject: Re: Stripping! |
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mo650chopper wrote: |
They're Maxxis Wide Whitewalls. I got them through my local bike shop. Any shop should be able to get them. Try the following link as J & P has them as well.
http//www.j-pcycles.com/productgroup.aspx?GID=D88ADD8B-C830-4BF9-9EC0-8C46851A8470&search=maxxis&store=All&page=1 | What size did you use and were there any clearance problems on the front or back?
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mo650chopper WebMaster
Joined: Mar 13, 2005 Posts: 544 Location: Lonedell, Missouri
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Posted: April 29, 2005, 2:19 pm Post subject: Re: Stripping! |
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I used the Following tires on my 1980 XS 650
215-009 Rear Tire 140/90H16 Wide White Wall
217-157 100/90 x 19" Front
I'm running a 140 and I can tell you, on a stock 80 Xs anyway, Your not gonna
fit any bigger tire between the chain and disc brake hold down, it fit but I moved my
brake hold down to the outside of the front tab for a little insurance room.
I had no problems on the front at all with the 100/90 x 19
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mo650chopper WebMaster
Joined: Mar 13, 2005 Posts: 544 Location: Lonedell, Missouri
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Posted: April 30, 2005, 6:25 pm Post subject: Re: Stripping! |
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Cases are looking pretty good. I may go over the right one one more time with the "Mothers Mag Polish".
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_________________ Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body. But rather
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kibokojoe Site Reporter
Joined: Mar 17, 2005 Posts: 42 Location: Beavercreek Ohio
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Posted: April 30, 2005, 10:21 pm Post subject: Re: Stripping! |
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They look awesome.
Ok now you have to post how you did this in the "How to do" section of this site
Kibokojoe
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turk64 Full Member
Joined: Aug 09, 2005 Posts: 41 Location: Harrisburg PA
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Posted: August 10, 2005, 2:26 pm Post subject: Re: Stripping and Polishing! |
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Wow that looks great!
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threeballtony Full Member
Joined: Apr 13, 2006 Posts: 20
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Posted: April 19, 2006, 2:20 am Post subject: Re: Stripping and Polishing! |
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I am stripping the finish off of my engine and the remains of a very abortive rattle can wrinkle paint job added by the previous owner. I have had graet results with the Aircraft finish remover sold @ wally world. It come in spray on or liquid. Having used both I recommend the liquid but be warned if it gets on you it will burn you, even if the dissolved paint chunks get on you it burns, and the vapors coming off of a open cup/dish can cause skin discomfort. BUT it works well doesnt do the oven cleaner discloration thing and it will take off the factory case and cover paint quickly, and on stubborn finishes a little fine steel wool will help it do thejob. Karl
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tamaule New Member
Joined: May 02, 2006 Posts: 3
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Posted: May 2, 2006, 7:45 am Post subject: Re: Stripping and Polishing! |
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I was just looking at that stuff last night and was wondering how well it worked. Thanks for the post - I know what to do and how to do - Now I have stop being lazy and DO IT!
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