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Old 01-06-10, 10:48 PM   #21
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Amazing what a bit of elbow grease, old oil, WD40 and baby oil can do though...lol

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Old 01-06-10, 10:52 PM   #22
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Your bike better look as shiney as mine does!!
It will do when you come down and clean it
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Old 01-06-10, 10:56 PM   #23
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Old 02-06-10, 09:35 AM   #24
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Ok....so, here's what the lower fairings look like before and after a quick (not proper) clean.

No idea what has caused the yellow discolouration, but any ideas on how to get it out? T-cut like Gavin said?


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Does it smoke?
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If you mean cigarettes...I should hope not.....dirty bike.
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haha looks like 20 a day
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It's only on that side....other side is fine
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Bin wanting a bike like this myself, it's going to look lovely Chez .....

Edited for you hun x
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