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Re:Polished forks question 1 Year, 4 Months ago

OK, I think the thumbnail links are all fixed on my previous post. So now when ya click on the little rascals it will give ya a full size pic.

I should know better than to try to get too fancy on the Balkberry phone.

Also, Caswell Plating has some very good products:
http://www.caswellplating.com/buffs/buffman.htm

And an excellent How To viewable here:
http://www.caswellplating.com/buffs/buffman.htm

Or Download here:
http://www.caswellplating.com/buffs/Buffbook.pdf

The forks on my Warrior were black hard anodized. This was the toughest aluminum I have ever polished.

Click on the pic to see at full size:

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Alright, I think that's all I got!!!

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In: Miscellaneous, 5/23/2013
Subject: Memorial Day Weekend Rides in Texas?
pastornj: Alright all you Texas Roadie riders B) The weather should be fine Sat-Mon 5/25-27/13 :) :) I intend to do some more riding B) in the great state of Texas before we pack up to go back to North Carolina ...
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In: Bolt Ons, 5/23/2013, 7 replies
Subject: HeavyMetal's dash plate idea
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Latest reply, 5/23/2013
Chromeinator: Good idea looks good B)HeavyMetal's dash plate idea

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In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 5/23/2013, 7 replies
Subject: The Blonde Pilot...
68jmpr: This is the story of the blonde flying in a two-seater airplane with just the pilot.The pilot ...

Latest reply, 5/23/2013
Capt.Kirk: God bless that air traffic controller!The Blonde Pilot...

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In: Miscellaneous, 5/23/2013, 2 replies
Subject: radarscope app for i-phones, smartphones
sgfrye: i just added a great app for my i-phone. radarscope, it gives realtime dopplar radar and map images based on your location. if your're out on the road and want to avoid an area of rain, it could help ...

Latest reply, 5/23/2013
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In: Jetting, 5/10/2013, 35 replies
Subject: is this Svs?
willy6501: hey folks. I think I may have a case of Svs but I'm not 100% certain. my 2004 roadie will run good for the firs couple of miles and then start acting up with sputtering, backfiring and flames coming from ...

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Subject: Room Available for M&G in GreenBay
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In: Miscellaneous, 5/23/2013, 26 replies
Subject: Crossing the lines
Scooter76: Watch out ya'll. I'm sneaking across the border :woohoo: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Latest reply, 5/23/2013
Scooter76: Thanks so much for the offer. Really appreciate it. Sooo tempting, you have no idea. Lol.Crossing the lines

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In: Body/Frame, 5/23/2013, 10 replies
Subject: anyone chopped and moved the fender horn??
RyanH0809: HI all, I'm wanting to move my seating position back a couple inches and lower. I've heard from many people and inspected myself and realize the fender horn is the largest restraint here. Has anyone done ...

Latest reply, 5/23/2013
Flashback: Works for me .... my ISP probably blocked you. :pinch: Doc That doesn't surprise me, ...anyone chopped and moved the fender horn??

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In: Technical Discussions, 5/14/2013, 28 replies
Subject: Sounds like a card on bicycle spokes
Starship: 03 silverado-pumpless,otherwise stock.15,000 (not for long now that I have it B). Have noticed this sound from the front jug about half way through each gear for a narrow rpm range.It has been going on ...

Latest reply, 5/23/2013
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In: Bike Talk, 5/23/2013, 2 replies
Subject: My tupperware girl
River: Well, she's gotta go. I put her on Craigs list.

Latest reply, 5/23/2013
River: It ain't as comfortable as my Roadie on longer rides either, but of course that's just the seat. I'm ...My tupperware girl

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In: Bolt Ons, 5/2/2013, 20 replies
Subject: trailer hitch template arrived
HEAVY METAL: I want to give a special thanks to grayphart for going the extra distance and sending me a template for making trailer hitch for my 03' road*. the template arrived today and the wifey told me to get me ...

Latest reply, 5/23/2013
pbirk: I am also in the market for a hitch. I'm leaning toward the mchitch but look forward to your hidden ...trailer hitch template arrived

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In: Bike Talk, 5/23/2013, 11 replies
Subject: Pics of speedstar needle
davej: We talk about using different needles in the tuning process. I have seen many wondering about the dia size of the speedstar needle. I had the needle out today so I thought I would post this pic with measurements ...

Latest reply, 5/23/2013
Roger7886: Just going from memory, but that looks A LOT like the needle that came in the kit with my hc that squarepeg ...Pics of speedstar needle

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In: Pics of My Ride, 5/23/2013, 10 replies
Subject: chopped up roadstar softail
whaley01: attempt at a soft tail. Thinking about going back to a bagger look though.

Latest reply, 5/23/2013
blue_star: Since you bought it that way, I don't like the rear fender. The way you set it up is up to you. I'm not ...chopped up roadstar softail

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In: Bike Talk, 5/23/2013, 7 replies
Subject: Stratoliner in Indy
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Latest reply, 5/23/2013
ironman: stop by Cleve. if you do ;) ;) :) :) :)Stratoliner in Indy

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In: Vendors and Dealers, 5/21/2013, 20 replies
Subject: RSC Mechanic's Shirts - FINAL REORDER
Warden: (Ok, not really burning it, but I won't be offering them again). Based on some recent requests ...

Latest reply, 5/23/2013
Warden: BumpRSC Mechanic's Shirts - FINAL REORDER

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In: Bolt Ons, 5/19/2013, 7 replies
Subject: Exhaust flange nuts
Martorious: Anyone have any laying around? I had one get up and walk away while I had the exhaust off. Or a source for a replacement set? Only thing I've found locally are plain nuts, want something a little more ...

Latest reply, 5/23/2013
Curt: This is why I went with the solid SS self locking nuts. No more worry and nobody looks at my nuts anyway.:laugh: ...Exhaust flange nuts

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In: Miscellaneous, 5/13/2013, 20 replies
Subject: Heading to Texas - Let's Ride!
pastornj: OK all you Longhorns! :P The Black Beast is loaded on the trailer and I'm coming to Texas! :) Lord willing, we'll be arriving late Weds night the 15th in Wylie, TX to see our daughter, her husband, ...

Latest reply, 5/23/2013
pastornj: What's the name of the bbq place?Heading to Texas - Let's Ride!

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In: Bolt Ons, 5/23/2013, 2 replies
Subject: Pay it Forward
StarRN: I have a set of Küryaken SwingWing Pegs up for grabs. If you happen to be heading to the meet and greet in Green Bay, they can be yours for a few beers for the little lady and I.. Otherwise let me ...

Latest reply, 5/23/2013
StarRN: They are yours sir!Pay it Forward

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In: Miscellaneous, 5/23/2013, 2 replies
Subject: GNR10
Ashley: I was looking at your pic . Nice ride . How did you get your passenger floorbaords at that angle ? Looks like that would be more better for wife . I have the stock passenger floor boards .

Latest reply, 5/23/2013
Ashley: Good for him ,sucks for me :angry: Oh well :laugh: :laugh: GNR10

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In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 5/22/2013, 24 replies
Subject: Someone picked the wrong house.
tykesplace: This happened in my town today. . The guy came home and saw someone in his house. The ...

Latest reply, 5/23/2013
LBundy: In Indiana, its D.O.A. on nothing at all! Thats how we roll;) ;)Someone picked the wrong house.

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In: Body/Frame, 5/22/2013, 37 replies
Subject: painted and all assembled
texanrebel82: it was getting late so no sun pics I will try to post tomorrow

Latest reply, 5/23/2013
RabidRoadie: Bike looks awesome!painted and all assembled

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RabidRoadie

In: Miscellaneous, 5/22/2013, 22 replies
Subject: Dirty, dirty, girl.....
XtremeIN: Hello all, I have just returned from a 1000 mile trip. For me this was a rather big deal. It was the first long ride I have been on. It was the first long trip that I have done on my Road Star. It was ...

Latest reply, 5/23/2013
GNR10: I bought my bike it was clean. It gets dirty, I wash it. I keep it cleaner than some do their guns.Dirty, dirty, girl.....

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GNR10

In: Miscellaneous, 5/22/2013, 14 replies
Subject: If It's Not One Thing, It's Another (Need Bolts)
shane8813: Ok, so I did the crankcase vent by ERB. Getting ready to go for a ride and went to put my windshield back on, only to find out I'm missing both windshield mounting bolts on the left side. I took it for ...

Latest reply, 5/23/2013
Ashley: :blink: :blink: Dont tell her that :laugh: :laugh: My wife the first few times riding with me was ...If It's Not One Thing, It's Another (Need Bolts)

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In: Bike Talk, 5/22/2013, 17 replies
Subject: I'm a terrible photographer
FatJay: Seriously. The pictures I take look terrible. I could take a picture of a supermodel, and people looking at it would ask "why did you take a picture of Rosie Odonnel?" Then there's photographers out ...

Latest reply, 5/23/2013
FatJay: Come on... I just ate.I'm a terrible photographer

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FatJay

In: Miscellaneous, 5/21/2013, 23 replies
Subject: this shock is interesting
smokescreens: i got this shock for the RAP to try out (works great by the way) and i notice 2 things about it. 1. its the same lenght as the road star shock eye to eye. 2. it has a dampener adjustment to make ...

Latest reply, 5/23/2013
jd750ace: Hydraulic fluids won't have the lubricity of motor and fork oils. In my experience, the RAP was a beast ...this shock is interesting

24 posts, last by:

jd750ace

In: Rides, Meets, Events, 7/8/2012, 833 replies
Subject: 2013 Spring M&G - Green Bay - June 7, 8 and 9
Darn: OK folks, I talked it over with Scootergirl, I think we can throw an awesome M&G here in Green Bay with a day ride up to and around Door County including some awesome rustic roads along lake Michigan (probably ...

Latest reply, 5/23/2013
Deedot: We're planning a short run to Doc's HD for a fish fry Friday night, but the real ride through ...2013 Spring M&G - Green Bay - June 7, 8 and 9

834 posts, last by:

Deedot

In: Miscellaneous, 5/21/2013, 22 replies
Subject: Front pulley inspection / belt help ..
DropkickFace: This is a update from my post yesterday about a squeak / whistling sound. I removed the front pulley cover. Cleaned some debris & pulled & cleaned the plastic rollers. Didn't see anything obvious but ...

Latest reply, 5/23/2013
GeorgiaStar: I used to have some stuff called Dri-Slide...Molybendum Disulphide...Really great stuff, went on as a ...Front pulley inspection / belt help ..

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GeorgiaStar

In: Bike Talk, 5/18/2013, 13 replies
Subject: Carb leaking gas
Chubs: After installing my new stator I started my bike and noticed fuel dumping between the cylinders. I have taken the air cleaner off and tried to find where the leak is coming from with no luck. Its not ...

Latest reply, 5/23/2013
Chubs: Perfect, that's exactly the kind of info I was looking for!! Thanks brotherCarb leaking gas

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In: Rides, Meets, Events, 5/21/2013, 10 replies
Subject: Bikes, Blues, & BBQ
Mudball: New event this weekend in Elizabethtown, KY and I'm stuck on the side lines. I had knee replacement 6 weeks ago and it's most likely be another six week before I'll be able to get back on the bike. If ...

Latest reply, 5/23/2013
Mudball: Micheal they are closing down the down town area. Most will be 31-w some of high way 62. from 65 get ...Bikes, Blues, & BBQ

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In: Bolt Ons, 5/22/2013, 16 replies
Subject: Kickstand
Meitemark: Does anybody know where to get a longer kickstand for the bike. When I raised the fork 4 inch and put Austin taxi tire I need longer kickstand. ca. 3 to 4 inch longer Thanks

Latest reply, 5/23/2013
fpontarolo: When I extended the forks of my 650 Vstar I thought it was going to fall over the first time I but it ...Kickstand

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