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What did you do to your Yamaha today?

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Cutlass84, Jun 4, 2007.

  1. fiveofakind

    fiveofakind Well-Known Member

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    What metal polish are you using ????
     
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    Bilfknmury New Member

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    The stuff I used...
     

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    Not to get too off topic, but the question of clear-coat over polished aluminum. I spent a goodly amount of time on an aluminum side cover last summer. I applied clear-coat in stages. likely I should have applied one heavy coat, thoughts?
     
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    Dunno, I don't know what the "proper" procedure is, but I've always clear coated in light coats because heavy coats never end up looking even to me. Hard to get a smooth finish.

    But I could well just be Doing It Wrong.
     
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    Looked like the PO, or perhaps the PPO power washed the RJ's engine. The black paint was really blasted away and it was dramatic once I took a scrub brush and soapy water to everything.

    Removing the engine was not an option. After hours of q-tips with acetone rubs, I began the painstaking task of hand (brush) painting her head. I used VHT paint as I've had some really good results with it on my 700's valve cover. It unfortunately doesn't look like it comes in brushable form (their header paint does), so It was a process of shake the can, spray on a piece of plastic, then load the brush. Over and over and over again... the case is nowhere near as bad as the heads... Getting there!
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    I wish I had the time and patience to do something like that. Maybe someday...
     
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    I like the way that looks! Might have to try doing that after I finish polishing the aluminum.
     
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    Thanks! I did a 000 steel wool, then polished the fin tips with "Mothers Mag and Wheel Polish" then applied the paint. I did it over several days one section at a time. It is till not done. I think I'm going to pull the tank and do the top next.
     
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    ...and the steady hand! I drink way too much coffee to attempt that!
     
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    Interesting day... got out of work at noon, took the long way home
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    Then in the late afternoon took my front wheel to the shop to have them mount and balance a tire I had waiting...

    Got home and put it on the bike and went for a test ride. OH, Hellloooo smoothness.:)

    Then a few miles from the house had a deer pop onto the road and stop. It was dark and black by then, tight road and in a curve. I puckered up and missed him by a foot doing 45 mph. Absolutely could have slapped him on the ass on the way by.

    That one shook me up a little. :eek:
     
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    I hit a moose one night 26 months ago. would rather it was a deer .
     
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    Carbs off, cleaned, carbs on, and test ride.......
     
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    The engine looks great ...it is what Honda called Spec 3 on their VTX 1800 bikes
    Crankcases, cylinder, starter motor: Satin black finish with milled cylinder fin edges.

    Nice touch
     
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    Great day temp 86 degrees ,came home from work filled up bike rode only 10 miles ( family time) would have liked to go further ...might be last of season this weekend temp 50's and possible frost :( might have to get ready to put away for winter. Oh no I said the W word:confused:
     
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    Fight it! It's only real if you believe it.
     
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    Pissing down rain, 6 Celsius and forecast show's 4 Celsius when I get off work. I decided there was no snow, can I say that here, in the forecast so I rode the Seca. So glad I did, rain and all. I brought full bike gear and layers for after work but it's worth it.
     
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    you put it away due to snow and mostly ice on the roads , not because it is cold;)
     
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    At my age I am a fair weather rider ,if it to windy ( living close to chicago that a daily thing) or raining , I don't like to ride in these conditions .:confused:
     
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    After what seems like weeks of rain I was finally able to ride to work and stay dry. They're calling for possibly some rain this afternoon. I figure if I have to ride the mile or so across town in the rain at least I have dry clothes at home and a garage to park the bike in right away.
     
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    When I was young I used top go out in freezing conditions, still would I don't mind the cold it is the black ice that is dangerous. Cold dry sunny days are fine for winter biking.
     
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