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Lower forks 2 Years, 7 Months ago  
G`day everyone
i have a 1999 Roadstar and am looking for a way to improve the look of my fork legs
they are looking pretty sad from rock strikes
any suggestions appreciated
Craig
 
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Re:Lower forks 2 Years, 7 Months ago  
have them polished.
 
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Re:Lower forks 2 Years, 7 Months ago  

If you use a scotbright pad and rubbing compound thay should
clean up.

Mike
 
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Re:Lower forks 2 Years, 7 Months ago  
Thanking both of you for your suggestions
looks like some polishing time this weekend
Craig
 
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Re:Lower forks 2 Years, 7 Months ago  
You could always take them apart and powder coat them.
 
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Re:Lower forks 2 Years, 7 Months ago  
Jade68454 wrote:
have them polished.

Where can you have stuf like that polished? I also would like to have the s/s tins polished.
 
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Re:Lower forks 2 Years, 7 Months ago  
Black epoxy on the lowers and powder coat on the tins.
 
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Re:Lower forks 2 Years, 7 Months ago  
SurveyWaters wrote:
Jade68454 wrote:
have them polished.

Where can you have stuf like that polished? I also would like to have the s/s tins polished.


If your willing to tackle the job yourself, there are a few good threads on it.. It's not too hard, but it is tedious...
 
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Re:Lower forks 2 Years, 7 Months ago  
I'm w/ Mikeyd.....powder coat!
 
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Re:Lower forks 2 Years, 7 Months ago  
hammer wrote:
I'm w/ Mikeyd.....powder coat!

I like the black engine/trany covers. Do you have any more pics?
 
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