Spent the last 2 Sunday's detailing the bike. So a few questions...1.) Had some surface spots (pitting?) on the chrome part of the turn signals, hose clamps to radiator, some bolts on the front of the bike and also the black spacers on the front of the bike between the frame and motor. I used Eagle One's Nevr-Dull (see below) on the chrome which I've had good success on past bikes however, I couldn't get the bolts and spacers free on pitting so I ended up using on them as well. Anyone have a better suggestion because the Nevr-Dull isn't suppose to touch lacquer and it's nearly impossible not to hit some of the painted areas while cleaning the bolts and spacers. 2.) What do you use on the seat vinyl? I've tried soap and water but it's dull--doesn't look close too new. I thought about Armor All but I don't want to slide around on the seat.
I'm not usually this anal about taking care of my stuff however, I found with bikes it's easier to maintain than restore back to new-- if you let such things go for over a year you are screwed.
Just curious -- do you keep the bike covered in the winter? If so, is it trapping moisture and causing the rust/pitting problem?
Just an old blanket to keep the dust off.
(03-28-2016, 03:33 AM)ecka00_imp Wrote: [ -> ]Spent the last 2 Sunday's detailing the bike. So a few questions...1.) Had some surface spots (pitting?) on the chrome part of the turn signals, hose clamps to radiator, some bolts on the front of the bike and also the black spacers on the front of the bike between the frame and motor. I used Eagle One's Nevr-Dull (see below) on the chrome which I've had good success on past bikes however, I couldn't get the bolts and spacers free on pitting so I ended up using on them as well. Anyone have a better suggestion because the Nevr-Dull isn't suppose to touch lacquer and it's nearly impossible not to hit some of the painted areas while cleaning the bolts and spacers. 2.) What do you use on the seat vinyl? I've tried soap and water but it's dull--doesn't look close too new. I thought about Armor All but I don't want to slide around on the seat.
I'm not usually this anal about taking care of my stuff however, I found with bikes it's easier to maintain than restore back to new-- if you let such things go for over a year you are screwed.
If you apply the Nevr-Dull with .0000 fine steel wool (avail. at most any auto parts store) it should lift any corrosion you're getting. Make sure you wipe off the polish with a microfiber cloth immediately. I'd probably be careful using the steel wool on the turn signal stalks as they are 'plasti-chrome' I believe -- maybe try cleaning the underside of the stalk first and see what happens.
As for the seat, almost any vinyl treatment is going to make the seat more slick, but that will only last a while and the grippyness will return after a few rides.
(03-28-2016, 03:59 AM)ecka00_imp Wrote: [ -> ]Just an old blanket to keep the dust off.
I read its not good to cover a motorcycle with a material that can hold moisture, such as a tarp, blanket, sheet, you should use a cover made of synthetic material that can not hold moisture in the material.
Had some metal polishing cloths I found in a furniture refinishing section of the hardware store - think they were "Cape Cod" brand or similar. Non abrasive and worked well.
Second the use of a proper cover, pays for itself quickly. Best I ever found is a Formosa brand, California company. Indestructible and weatherproof.
Why cover at all? Unless you keep it outside?
Mine stays behind our fence under a carport. And under a cover. If it was in the garage, I wouldn't cover it. Still gets dusty no matter what. If things are getting pitted, make sure to keep a good coat of sealant or wax on them after cleaning. Maybe a wipe with wd40 would help instead, but I just try to keep stuff cleaned and sealant applied. Spray wax after every wash also.