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Old Aug 13, 2008 | 10:35 AM
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Hey guys I have an 07 Fatboy, I have oxidation/pit marks on my forks, i wondering if there is a safe method to cleaning that up and then preventing it in the future. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
 
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Old Aug 13, 2008 | 10:42 AM
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Are you talking about the lower sliders? Rock chip? As far as I know the front forks are covered with clear coat, I don't really know what you can do to clean them.
 
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Yeah the lower part I don't know if it aluminum or stainless, i live in San Diego and I work close to the ocean i'm sure it has something to do with it, I just don't know how to fix it
 
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The lower sliders are aluminum, like I said they are covered with clear coat. I would try some polish and wax, if they are rusted, touch them up with clear paint.
 
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ok thanks
 
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