Advice on dent issue please
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RE: Advice on dent issue please
Sorry to hear about your bike. Same thing happened to my '06 FXSTS, same dent in the same place , mostly minor damage all confined to the left side - scrarched mirror, clutch handle and derby cover etc. Dealershipreturned the bike to "like new" condition with insurance fundsplus the deductable. The 2 big ticket items replaced were the tank at $803 and the chrome primary cover ar $331 (had one scrape on it on the bottom below the derby cover - I really think it was done by a rock from below judging from its location). They even replaced the jiffy stand with a new one just so it was unscratched and "like new." Total cost toget it donewas $2300. First thing I did when the bike got back was buy a Condor Pit Stop/Trailer-Stop (was going to buy one anyway for the trailer) to keep the bike in while its garaged. Holds it firm and upright with no chance of a tip over. I'm going to hang all the parts taken off the bike on my garage wall as a reminder. Good luck getting your bike back to normal.
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Has anyone ever tried the dry ice trick? I've never tried it myself, but I've heard you can get a block of dry ice, rub it over the dented area (as long as there's no crease in the metal) and get it nice and cold, and then wheel the bike out into the sun, and as the metal warms up, it will pop the dent right out.
Seems cheap and easy enough to try, and would definitely be worth a shot before spending money on the expensive fixes.
Seems cheap and easy enough to try, and would definitely be worth a shot before spending money on the expensive fixes.
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hey zoomie here is dyno sheet let me know how to improve it beside's going with fat cat, and to the guy with dent, we all know our bike's mean alot to us, and if we had to explain, people still would notget our love for bike, even small dent is very major to real harley guy. GOOD LUCK.
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RE: Advice on dent issue please
ORIGINAL: purple haze
hey zoomie here is dyno sheet let me know how to improve it beside's going with fat cat, and to the guy with dent, we all know our bike's mean alot to us, and if we had to explain, people still want notget our love for bike, even small dent is very major to real harley guy. GOOD LUCK.
hey zoomie here is dyno sheet let me know how to improve it beside's going with fat cat, and to the guy with dent, we all know our bike's mean alot to us, and if we had to explain, people still want notget our love for bike, even small dent is very major to real harley guy. GOOD LUCK.
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Yes i have heard about dry ice but was told by dent doctor would not work, but hey it's worth a shot! and you have nice sled, very cool.
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RE: Advice on dent issue please
ORIGINAL: twowheelsforever
Has anyone ever tried the dry ice trick? I've never tried it myself, but I've heard you can get a block of dry ice, rub it over the dented area (as long as there's no crease in the metal) and get it nice and cold, and then wheel the bike out into the sun, and as the metal warms up, it will pop the dent right out.
Seems cheap and easy enough to try, and would definitely be worth a shot before spending money on the expensive fixes.
Has anyone ever tried the dry ice trick? I've never tried it myself, but I've heard you can get a block of dry ice, rub it over the dented area (as long as there's no crease in the metal) and get it nice and cold, and then wheel the bike out into the sun, and as the metal warms up, it will pop the dent right out.
Seems cheap and easy enough to try, and would definitely be worth a shot before spending money on the expensive fixes.
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I figure the dry ice may not work, but it's definitely worth a shot. Worst case, you'd only be out the couple of bucks for the block of dry ice. Best case, your dent would be gone!
Let us know how it goes...
Let us know how it goes...
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looks like I actually had the steps backward, I just did a google search, a number of sites had the following process:
DRY ICE METHOD OF DENT REMOVAL
For small dings and dents, a process of heat and extreme cold may force the dent out on its own. Heat the dent with a specialized tool or blow dryer. Once its heated, apply dry ice directly on to the dents surface. The dent should pop out.
NOTE: Dry ice can cause damage to skin instantly. Always wear gloves when handling dry ice.
DRY ICE METHOD OF DENT REMOVAL
For small dings and dents, a process of heat and extreme cold may force the dent out on its own. Heat the dent with a specialized tool or blow dryer. Once its heated, apply dry ice directly on to the dents surface. The dent should pop out.
NOTE: Dry ice can cause damage to skin instantly. Always wear gloves when handling dry ice.
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RE: Advice on dent issue please
ORIGINAL: twowheelsforever
looks like I actually had the steps backward, I just did a google search, a number of sites had the following process:
DRY ICE METHOD OF DENT REMOVAL
For small dings and dents, a process of heat and extreme cold may force the dent out on its own. Heat the dent with a specialized tool or blow dryer. Once its heated, apply dry ice directly on to the dents surface. The dent should pop out.
NOTE: Dry ice can cause damage to skin instantly. Always wear gloves when handling dry ice.
looks like I actually had the steps backward, I just did a google search, a number of sites had the following process:
DRY ICE METHOD OF DENT REMOVAL
For small dings and dents, a process of heat and extreme cold may force the dent out on its own. Heat the dent with a specialized tool or blow dryer. Once its heated, apply dry ice directly on to the dents surface. The dent should pop out.
NOTE: Dry ice can cause damage to skin instantly. Always wear gloves when handling dry ice.
Thanks, I might just give it a shot. I think it's really intended for thinner metal. But like you said, I've got nothing to lose but a couple bucks.