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oxidized plastic, refinish.
Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2009 10:24 am
by metalmanic327
My 06'red KLR was lookin bad. So I did what any manic depressive would
do. melt it with laquer thinner and scrub it with no. 0000 steel wool.
I wiped it immediately with a laquer thinner soaked rag and then a dry
rag to buff it out. Repeating this several times got me down to good
plastic and a few problemed scuff areas. This was fixed with an
acetelnyne torch moved rapidly over the surface. Just enough to bring
out the shine. Crazy? YES. but the bike looks like new. I have before
and after photos if anyone is interested e-mail me @ gej_69@...
P.S. I've got to find the download cable for my camera. may be a day
before I can send them.
I'll be watching this post if you have questions.
P.P.S. The bike was an unbearable pink. It was worth the risk and man
did it payoff. I couldn't be happier with the results. Metalmanic.
i finaly finished the vista cruise on the 08
Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2009 1:10 pm
by Jeff Saline
On Sun, 01 Mar 2009 12:20:31 -0500 "k650" writes:
> If using "barkbusters" there are ways to get more room.
>
> The instructions call for the Universal Vista Cruise to be put
> over the grip. If you put it directly on the tube it overlaps
> the flange giving a bit more length left over. This can be
> done by using both the thick and thin filler one over the
> other. Then put the grip on the tube afterwards. It is a bit
> tight but I am comfortable with an XL winter street glove.
>
> I did not do this but it appears if instead of using the supplied
> bar clamp fabricate an "L" bracket and drill a hole to attach to the
>
> throttle
> housing to keep the lock from rotating you would then be able to
> slide the
> throttle further onto the bars to get more room. Of course the grip
> would
> overhang the end of the tube slightly but I don't think it would
> matter.
>
> Walt
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Walt,
Thanks for taking the time to write that explanation. I appreciate it.
I'm not familiar with the universal model but have installed 6-8 of the
dual cable models on pre 08 KLRs. A buddy installed a dual cable model
on his 08 KLR and used safety wire to help hold it in place.
Thanks again and best,
Jeff Saline
ABC # 4412 South Dakota Airmarshal
Airheads Beemer Club
www.airheads.org
The Beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota
75 R90/6, 03 KLR650, 79 R100RT
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