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Im determined not to let my forks get pitted, esp as im going to be using her as far into winter as i can. so ive covered them in the oxford clear sheet paint work saver stuff.
Got the idea from the cat c sv i went to have a look at.
Anyone else got any hints/tips on how to save the front forks?
Alpinestarhero
03-12-06, 04:37 PM
I've had mine re-painted, with thicker coats of paint and laquer. I was gonna invest in some clear plastic stick on thingymajigs too.
Matt
kwak zzr
03-12-06, 04:54 PM
silver duck tape.
silver duck tape.
lol, thats ok if you have a silver bike!
instigator
03-12-06, 06:15 PM
My forks were polished reasonably well by BILLY but even so, I would have done them if they weren't. Much easier to get rid of the effects of salt by using a polishing mop on a drill compared to having to repaint the fork legs. Only takes 5 minutes with a polishing kit to get them sparkling. :)
Alternatively, on my old hornet, I had a sheet of carbon fibre looking material covering the front of them. :)
I have 2 sets of forks, I'm painting one set and then swapping them over. I can then paint the other set. I don't like polished stuff on my bikes much, so when one of the sets need the seals done I'll strip and powdercoat the fork lowers.
My forks were polished reasonably well by BILLY but even so, I would have done them if they weren't. Much easier to get rid of the effects of salt by using a polishing mop on a drill compared to having to repaint the fork legs. Only takes 5 minutes with a polishing kit to get them sparkling. :)
Alternatively, on my old hornet, I had a sheet of carbon fibre looking material covering the front of them. :)
As the instigator said polish them but spray them with silicone spay after you wash the bike and the pitting and corrosion will be kept at bay 8)
drumroll
03-12-06, 09:20 PM
have used sticky back plastic on mine - the stuff you can put on books i think.
cost me 5 squid from staples. cut it to size and roberts your mums brother. works a treat to i think!
netsurfer
04-12-06, 05:39 PM
How big a job is it to remove the forks to polish&lacquer the lower parts?
I have my eye on a bike at the moment which will need this done, just not too sure how much work it involves.
Pete
How big a job is it to remove the forks to polish&lacquer the lower parts?
I have my eye on a bike at the moment which will need this done, just not too sure how much work it involves.
Pete
Like everything else, if you have the tools for the job it's nothing major.
How big a job is it to remove the forks to polish&lacquer the lower parts?
I have my eye on a bike at the moment which will need this done, just not too sure how much work it involves.
Pete
It can be done on the bike!! Just remove the front wheel calipers and mudguard< Then polish away 8)
instigator
04-12-06, 08:50 PM
If you decide to do it, get a polishing mop kit befpre you do. Only time I've done it is with wire wool and autosol and by god, it takes forever and a lot of force too. A polishing mop kit is the best bit of kit I've ever had, makes polishing effortless!
Get one on ebay for about £25! :)
If you decide to do it, get a polishing mop kit befpre you do. Only time I've done it is with wire wool and autosol and by god, it takes forever and a lot of force too. A polishing mop kit is the best bit of kit I've ever had, makes polishing effortless!
Get one on ebay for about £25! :)
I've been looking for a mop to fit my 115 mm angle grinder. Is there such a mop?
John
silver duck tape.
lol, thats ok if you have a silver bike!
Colour of the bike doesn't matter. Most SV forks are silver anyways. Unless a Gixxer upgrade has been done, then they might be gold, etc. But as silly as that idea sounds, it would probably work quite well for the winter season.
Mitch
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