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Exposed fork tube care #237381 02/03/2008 8:59 PM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 12,877 Long Island, NY bennybmn OP Should be Riding
OP bennybmn Should be Riding Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 12,877 Long Island, NY	Hi guys, question for you chrome and polish freaks out there. My bike has been not very well weather protected... I'm getting REAL tired of taking care of chrome! Anyway, I have my lower fork shrouds removed, and I noticed a tiny little rust spot just below the lower tripple tree. Nothin a little simichrome can't handle. My question is, should I use any special care since this is theoretically a moving part? Granted, I doubt the shocks will compress enough for the fork body to get up that high, but still... Thoughts? Thanks a bunch! Benny Black & Silver '02 Too many mods to list Not enough miles ridden

Re: Exposed fork tube care bennybmn #237382 02/03/2008 10:11 PM
Joined: May 2007 Posts: 6,432 Likes: 1 Alabama USA oldroadie Worn Saddle
oldroadie Worn Saddle Joined: May 2007 Posts: 6,432 Likes: 1 Alabama USA	A little chrome polish followed by some nice carnuba wax ought to do nicely. A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)

Re: Exposed fork tube care bennybmn #237383 02/04/2008 1:46 AM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 5,172 SW Pennsyltucky Deon Saddle Sore
Deon Saddle Sore Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 5,172 SW Pennsyltucky	Polish the rust off and put a coating of clear nail polish over the area. More flags More fun!

Re: Exposed fork tube care Deon #237384 02/05/2008 8:16 PM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 12,877 Long Island, NY bennybmn OP Should be Riding
OP bennybmn Should be Riding Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 12,877 Long Island, NY	Wax! Hadn't thought of that... I like the clear polish idea, but maybe for other parts of the bike... Benny Black & Silver '02 Too many mods to list Not enough miles ridden

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