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Old Aug 24, 2013 | 11:59 PM
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While I have the front wheel off for a new tire I figured I would make the most of it. Did the routine maintenance stuff like pack the bearings, replaces the seals, and clean/inspect the brakes (boring, I know).
I also polished the wheel and painted the fork lowers. Forks were relatively easy, a good sanding and several coats of epoxy. The wheels were a little more involved. Several hours of sanding with various grits to remove the machined finish, and then a good polish w/ some Mother's. Both turned out pretty well, I think. Gonna try to get even more shine out of the wheel, though. Enough blabbing, here's some pics.
Wheel/forks before:

And after:

 
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Old Aug 25, 2013 | 12:06 AM
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OOOOHHHH SEXY! looks good
 
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Old Aug 25, 2013 | 01:32 AM
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Looks great man, I like how those forks came out.
 
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Old Aug 25, 2013 | 06:04 AM
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I don't know man, looks like a bit more polishing is in order.........

BWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA.........

Have a nice day.
 
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Old Aug 25, 2013 | 06:31 AM
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Damn nice job man!!!!!

Want to do mine next?
 
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Damn nice job man!!!!!

Want to do mine next?
No thanks, I heard about your bike (from TD)!!
 
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Old Aug 25, 2013 | 08:13 AM
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No thanks, I heard about your bike (from TD)!!

Lies all lies I tell ya!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sure you don't wan't to????

Seriously nice job man!!
 
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Nice job, seen so many good looking bikes, nice paint and polished chrome, then you look at the badly pitted forks, really ruins the look.
 
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How did you remove the clear coating on your rims before polishing?
Aluminum polish isnt supposed to be used on coated rims.

But the results look good.
 
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WOW, that looks great. Damn, fine job!
 
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