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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 01:02 PM
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A buddy of mine's got a custom bike business and he does alloy polishing.He's done mine and they look as good as chrome but a lot cheaper.
 
Old Oct 4, 2008 | 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by JKK
the factory service manual refers to swing arms as "rear forks"
Damn...I was just going to say the same thing!
 
Old Oct 4, 2008 | 09:13 PM
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Originally Posted by JKK
the factory service manual refers to swing arms as "rear forks"
Shows how much you can trust the factory service manual for accurate information, eh?

I wonder what the Moco would say if I asked them for part numbers for my rear fork springs & sliders.
 
Old Oct 4, 2008 | 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by wallyn
This is the thread on polishing the front forks. This is my plan for a fall weekend.

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/frame-suspension-front-end-brakes/47588-polishing-fork-sliders.html
This is Dave's plan for me one of these weekends, as well. The front forks on the Ultra are looking a little beat up. I keep telling him the bike has to sit still long enough for me to get my hands on it or it will never get polished, but he won't listen.
 
Old Oct 4, 2008 | 10:16 PM
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I agree with HD7585. That is an easy fix. Looks great. Just be careful with the stripper. Mothers makes a great polish. My 06 got stripped last year.
 
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