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    #6962
    ZX7R
    Registered Users Posts: 3,426 ✭✭✭ZX7R


    Above pictures , that is not rust that's where the lacquer on the polish aluminum got damaged and the weather reacted to the aluminum.
    It will polish out bit of elbow grease


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    #6963
    blade1
    Registered Users Posts: 12,121 ✭✭✭✭blade1


    Wet and dry sandpaper.
    Finish with polishing.
    Autosol would probably be enough to finish it off if you don't want to give it the whole works.


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    #6964
    The QuietMan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 627 ✭✭✭The QuietMan


    Looks like I’ll be busy scrubbing


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    #6965
    zubair
    Registered Users Posts: 2,459 ✭✭✭zubair


    Jaysus, they must have had more keys than a jalier.


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    #6966
    The QuietMan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 627 ✭✭✭The QuietMan


    zubair wrote: »
    Jaysus, they must have had more keys than a jalier.

    I agree. I posted the same pictures on another social media forum simultaneously and I’m getting all sorts of suggestions to fix it. The fork brace is interchangeable so not the end of the world, I’m more worried about sorting the frame


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    #6967
    zubair
    Registered Users Posts: 2,459 ✭✭✭zubair


    I'd take the lazy man's route and find a protector/ cover for the brace.


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    #6968
    airhead_eire
    Closed Accounts Posts: 133 ✭✭airhead_eire


    I've used Tourances on many types of GS - they last well and grip well in my experiences. Hence being popular of ADV bikes. For reference, I speak of the original Tourance and not the Tourance Next.


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    #6969
    H_Lime
    Registered Users Posts: 1,674 ✭✭✭H_Lime


    A mild scotchbtight pad in careful straight lines should give the same brushed finish. Coat or two lacquer afterwards. If you want it back to perfect you may have to do the whole of both spars for it to be seamless.


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    #6970
    H_Lime
    Registered Users Posts: 1,674 ✭✭✭H_Lime


    airhead_eire wrote: »
    I've used Tourances on many types of GS - they last well and grip well in my experiences. Hence being popular of ADV bikes. For reference, I speak of the original Tourance and not the Tourance Next.
    Same here. First gen tourance a mega tyre, peg down grip and last in my exp. Front cupped/wore out quicker than rear but still an 8k set.
    Probably go pr5 trail next as delighted with the pr4's I've worn out.


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    #6971
    airhead_eire
    Closed Accounts Posts: 133 ✭✭airhead_eire


    H_Lime wrote: »
    Same here. First gen tourance a mega tyre, peg down grip and last in my exp. Front cupped/wore out quicker than rear but still an 8k set.
    Probably go pr5 trail next as delighted with the pr4's I've worn out.

    That's pretty much my thoughts too. I swapped to Mitas E08 for my last set of tyres. When they wear out, I'd definitely consider the original Tourance again (if I don't go for Mitas again).


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    #6972
    H_Lime
    Registered Users Posts: 1,674 ✭✭✭H_Lime


    airhead_eire wrote: »
    That's pretty much my thoughts too. I swapped to Mitas E08 for my last set of tyres. When they wear out, I'd definitely consider the original Tourance again (if I don't go for Mitas again).

    Where would you place those mitas in the pecking order of tourance pr4 anf p5?
    Looking for a slightly more off road orientated tyre than say tourance for the Dr. Tw Bridgestones on it now and surprised how well they perform in all conditions.


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    #6973
    airhead_eire
    Closed Accounts Posts: 133 ✭✭airhead_eire


    H_Lime wrote: »
    Where would you place those mitas in the pecking order of tourance pr4 anf p5?
    Looking for a slightly more off road orientated tyre than say tourance for the Dr. Tw Bridgestones on it now and surprised how well they perform in all conditions.

    Well, PR4/5 are roads tyres ? The Tourance and Mitas E08 are 90/10 tyres i.e. 90% road. The Mitas E08 have out lasted many other brands of tyre that I have tried on the old GS. However, the Mitas E07 is a decent tyre with more off-road bias. Similar to the TKC80. Others rave about Heidenau K60's but I have no experience of those.


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    #6974
    The QuietMan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 627 ✭✭✭The QuietMan


    H_Lime wrote: »
    A mild scotchbtight pad in careful straight lines should give the same brushed finish. Coat or two lacquer afterwards. If you want it back to perfect you may have to do the whole of both spars for it to be seamless.

    I’m more pushed about getting the frame sorted if I’m honest, if I went to Fowler’s to replace the fork brace it’s €198 plus delivery :eek: I’ve touched base with a local valeting crowd to see would he have the stuff to do it. Seems the bike had 4 tough winters (99/00/01/02) as the radiator is corroded as well


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    #6975
    The QuietMan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 627 ✭✭✭The QuietMan


    zubair wrote: »
    I'd take the lazy man's route and find a protector/ cover for the brace.

    That sounds like a plan!


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    #6976
    H_Lime
    Registered Users Posts: 1,674 ✭✭✭H_Lime


    The QuietMan wrote: »
    I’m more pushed about getting the frame sorted if I’m honest, if I went to Fowler’s to replace the fork brace it’s €198 plus delivery :eek: I’ve touched base with a local valeting crowd to see would he have the stuff to do it. Seems the bike had 4 tough winters (99/00/01/02) as the radiator is corroded as well

    If your down south drop it into Aidan in Southern Containers Wstergrasshill. He could vap blast the top Yoke back to like newand then you could give it the scotchbright and the ruler treatment before lacquer.


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    #6977
    The QuietMan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 627 ✭✭✭The QuietMan


    H_Lime wrote: »
    If your down south drop it into Aidan in Southern Containers Wstergrasshill. He could vap blast the top Yoke back to like newand then you could give it the scotchbright and the ruler treatment before lacquer.

    Yeah I’m up the northside so Watergrasshill isn’t very far away. Might do that actually with the top piece, will give him a bell, thanks


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    #6978
    CJhaughey
    Registered Users Posts: 14,906 ✭✭✭✭CJhaughey


    Grey Genuine 3M Scotchbrite and WD40 as a lube will restore the brushed finish.
    Its a lot of work though but it does come back just like the factory finish.
    Green is too coarse for a finish IME.


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    #6979
    H_Lime
    Registered Users Posts: 1,674 ✭✭✭H_Lime


    The QuietMan wrote: »
    Yeah I’m up the northside so Watergrasshill isn’t very far away. Might do that actually with the top piece, will give him a bell, thanks
    Give it a go, won't look worse that's for sure:)
    Try the scotch pad afterwards and see how it looks.


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    #6980
    Banzai600
    Registered Users Posts: 273 ✭✭Banzai600


    LIGHTNING wrote: »
    Anybody know when the releases date for the KTM 390 adventure is? Cant seem to find any solid info on it.






    fyi , i wasnt far off, i said quite early this year for release.


    the KTM 390 Adventure is available in the UK from March, 5500 stg, so id expect 7500/8k euro at the max here


    i read a couple of articles on it, looks like it can hustle despite the somewhat small capacity engine and its well able for off road.


    see here:

    https://www.ktm.com/en/travel/390-adventure/Overview


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    #6981
    The QuietMan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 627 ✭✭✭The QuietMan


    Autosol didn’t work for me. Back to the drawing board.


    Also looking for recommendations on gear. The inner lining of my pants ripped so badly the knee pads no longer have an insert.


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    #6982
    blade1
    Registered Users Posts: 12,121 ✭✭✭✭blade1


    The QuietMan wrote: »
    Autosol didn’t work for me. Back to the drawing board.
    Autosol wasn't going to clean that.
    It was for polishing after the clean up.
    And also if you didn't want to go lacquering after clean up you could use it to maintain the polished look.


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    #6983
    The QuietMan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 627 ✭✭✭The QuietMan


    blade1 wrote: »
    Autosol wasn't going to clean that.
    It was for polishing after the clean up.
    And also if you didn't want to go lacquering after clean up you could use it to maintain the polished look.

    I tried scrubbing it with other stuff before hand and used that last. Is that lacquered? I don’t mind the polished look. I’m going over other bits with acf50 over the weekend


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    #6984
    blade1
    Registered Users Posts: 12,121 ✭✭✭✭blade1


    The QuietMan wrote: »
    I tried scrubbing it with other stuff before hand and used that last. Is that lacquered? I don’t mind the polished look. I’m going over other bits with acf50 over the weekend

    You on about the frame or top yoke?
    Yeah it's the lacquer coming off.

    Top yoke will be lot of time to get right because of all the hard to get at places on it.

    In the past I've not went with lacquing parts and went with polishing.

    A rub of autosol from time to time to keep it nice.


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    #6985
    The QuietMan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 627 ✭✭✭The QuietMan


    blade1 wrote: »
    You on about the frame or top yoke?
    Yeah it's the lacquer coming off.

    Top yoke will be lot of time to get right because of all the hard to get at places on it.

    In the past I've not went with lacquing parts and went with polishing.

    A rub of autosol from time to time to keep it nice.

    The frame, the fork brace is a lost cause, I can remove it to get work done on it at least. The other suggestion I received is to vinyl wrap the frame


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    #6986
    blade1
    Registered Users Posts: 12,121 ✭✭✭✭blade1


    The QuietMan wrote: »
    The other suggestion I received is to vinyl wrap the frame

    Forget you ever even heard that suggestion!;)


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    #6987
    The QuietMan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 627 ✭✭✭The QuietMan


    blade1 wrote: »
    Forget you ever even heard that suggestion!;)

    :pac: just try and get the frame looking as natural as possible?


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    #6988
    blade1
    Registered Users Posts: 12,121 ✭✭✭✭blade1


    The QuietMan wrote: »
    :pac: just try and get the frame looking as natural as possible?

    There's that and also when I see the frame hidden, I just think it looks like it's hiding damage ( to me anyway..
    I suppose the fact that on my own one of those blades,the handlebar did put a hole in the frame, so maybe that's why I think like that.


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    #6989
    The QuietMan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 627 ✭✭✭The QuietMan


    blade1 wrote: »
    There's that and also when I see the frame hidden, I just think it looks like it's hiding damage ( to me anyway..
    I suppose the fact that on my own one of those blades,the handlebar did put a hole in the frame, so maybe that's why I think like that.

    I’m fully understanding of your thinking. I’m exhausting all avenues to try and get it looking right bar removing the frame. I’ve had an offer to paint it as well, not what I want.


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    #6990
    zubair
    Registered Users Posts: 2,459 ✭✭✭zubair


    Have you shared any other pics of it. What's it look like in general?


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    #6991
    The QuietMan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 627 ✭✭✭The QuietMan


    zubair wrote: »
    Have you shared any other pics of it. What's it look like in general?

    This was it the day I took delivery after having sat in a barn since 2003. It’s had a full service, new tyres/pads/C&S/carbs all done, the last bit is a new radiator and hoses.

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