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09-07-11, 10:29 AM
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Re: New to the forums! Cleaning a rusty bike?
Scratches from 1200 grit or something are nothing to worry about. Some suspension guys do this deliberately to hold a bit of oil.
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09-07-11, 09:49 PM
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Re: New to the forums! Cleaning a rusty bike?
Oh cool never heard of that does it help to dampen the forks or something? Can't see it doing that much though?
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10-07-11, 03:16 PM
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Re: New to the forums! Cleaning a rusty bike?
Supposed to oil the seals a little to cut down stiction, not sure it makes any difference either. But 1200 grit scratches won't damage the seals is important thing. And won't risk ripping cheap chinese chrome plate off either
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10-07-11, 08:41 PM
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Re: New to the forums! Cleaning a rusty bike?
http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=168557
http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=165542 http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=165385 these might help. Try searching the forums .......
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