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Offline reklessj

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Lower fork tube ?
« on: May 15, 2016, 02:56:56 PM »
So while I was cleaning my bike today I noticed that when I got lodged in the rocks at the D38 GP, I scratched up my lower fork tube. Doesn't feel real rough and don't see any leaking from seals yet but coating is down to dull metal. What should I do? Run it till I have an issue, that's the way I normally roll? Who does a good job of recoating?
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Re: Lower fork tube ?
« Reply #1 on: May 15, 2016, 03:11:56 PM »
Right on, I knew I liked your style!!
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SONS ride: 1995 YZ125,2002 RM 250
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Re: Lower fork tube ?
« Reply #2 on: May 17, 2016, 05:24:07 AM »
Fill in with clear nail polish and then polish smooth.
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Offline reklessj

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Re: Lower fork tube ?
« Reply #3 on: May 17, 2016, 06:04:31 AM »
Quote from: bandit88 on May 17, 2016, 05:24:07 AM
Fill in with clear nail polish and then polish smooth.
What would I smooth it with?
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WIFES (Baby Fiver) rides: 2004 KTM 105SX,1992 LT250R, 1995 ZXI 900 JETSKI,  2011 RMK 600
SONS ride: 1995 YZ125,2002 RM 250
other rides: 2007 RMZ450 RC Ediition, 2003 RMK700

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Re: Lower fork tube ?
« Reply #4 on: May 17, 2016, 10:00:23 AM »
I would oil some high grit sandpaper, something like 1500-2000.  Done that in the past on some old 70s enduros and it worked out well.  Just take it slow and check your work periodically with your fingernail. 
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Re: Lower fork tube ?
« Reply #5 on: May 17, 2016, 10:57:57 AM »
Quote from: bandit88 on May 17, 2016, 10:00:23 AM
I would oil some high grit sandpaper, something like 1500-2000.  Done that in the past on some old 70s enduros and it worked out well.  Just take it slow and check your work periodically with your fingernail. 
cool thanks bandit
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WIFES (Baby Fiver) rides: 2004 KTM 105SX,1992 LT250R, 1995 ZXI 900 JETSKI,  2011 RMK 600
SONS ride: 1995 YZ125,2002 RM 250
other rides: 2007 RMZ450 RC Ediition, 2003 RMK700

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Re: Lower fork tube ?
« Reply #6 on: May 17, 2016, 04:02:17 PM »
Quote from: Motorrad on May 17, 2016, 03:57:44 PM
Just pee on it and go for a ride
My piss will eat right through em!! I will have Mike piss on it  :lol:
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My rides: 1994 KX500, 1988 T4, 1998, ZXI 1100 JETSKI, 2003 MOUNTAIN CAT 900
WIFES (Baby Fiver) rides: 2004 KTM 105SX,1992 LT250R, 1995 ZXI 900 JETSKI,  2011 RMK 600
SONS ride: 1995 YZ125,2002 RM 250
other rides: 2007 RMZ450 RC Ediition, 2003 RMK700
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