You’re doing it the hard way! If she’s gone for the weekend the dishwasher is fair game!
Hmmm.Never tried that.My luck it’d break and get me busted.
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75b Frontend redo and deep clean
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Warm tires are so much easier to remove.Especially at this age.Snip-snip!Only removed 2 correctly to save in case the order is wrong for reference.Used to save them all.LolBlasting inner hub and trying Half miles idea I’d noticed in one of his threads a while back using the hammered finish on the inner of hub.Loved his.
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I use this method if painted with a rattle can to re-expose the aluminum border.The 3” Roloc discs work well.Red first,then green.Paint it all after minimal taping. If using a 2part system through a spray gun it’s to hard after curing and risks side chips and/or splintering when removing. I tape all the wanted exposed borders.
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I think you mean 2" Roloc discs? By red I think you mean what they call maroon, a medium grit equivalent to 150 grit paper .....
You have to be careful with the medium grit as it will remove aluminum quite readily. I only use them to remove deep scratches and gouges. On aluminum I mostly use the blue (very fine) and gray (super fine). The blue is good for removing most corrosion and discoloration, the gray almost polishes the part. After the gray, you can usually move right on to the buffing wheels.
You have to be careful with the medium grit as it will remove aluminum quite readily. I only use them to remove deep scratches and gouges. On aluminum I mostly use the blue (very fine) and gray (super fine). The blue is good for removing most corrosion and discoloration, the gray almost polishes the part. After the gray, you can usually move right on to the buffing wheels.
I knew I’d blow it trying to make the point about the roloc disc working well for this particular type of cleaning.Thank you for the clarifications.
Ordered 75b front spoke kit from XS650 Direct on 2/14/24.Arrived today 2/20/24.Fantastic service!18per set,correct length and correctly pitched.19-0061 is front spoke kit.(Note;Ring washers are not included in kit).$44.08/kit. The lower brake hose is 29-6518.$22.02.Very pleased with spoke kit and lower brake hose at this point along with the rest of this order.All good quality reasonably priced.
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I am just fixing to re seal and polish and detail the front end on my 76 650c. big job .this one was really rusted up.we will see. I like your roll around.Administration please feel free to shorten my digression.
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Before I built my stand 
I would just use a couple of jack stands to static balance, taping the weights in place until I’m sure there’s no movement.
I would just use a couple of jack stands to static balance, taping the weights in place until I’m sure there’s no movement.
I know the original spoke nipples have washers on them but I never use any on new spokes. I've never had an issue because I didn't. And a couple re-spoking tips - the start is all important. Screw that up and the pattern won't work out. The spoke holes in the flanges don't align side to side, they're offset. You have the choice of starting the inner spoke on the lower flange ahead or behind the inner spoke on the top flange. It must start ahead of it .....
On used hubs, I try to place the inners and outers in holes that originally had that type of spoke. Even after polishing, you should still be able to find a few original outer holes by the marks the old spoke left .....
On used hubs, I try to place the inners and outers in holes that originally had that type of spoke. Even after polishing, you should still be able to find a few original outer holes by the marks the old spoke left .....
We like Triumphs too Magoo,
don't stop posting!
don't stop posting!
Two of those quick freshen up projects for old friends so we can have a get together.Both supposedly bringing yesterday.I learned to say no years ago but thought ah what the heck.And now I’m watching and waiting. I’m learning again!
Thinking we all have or had these kinda old pals.They seem to have the biggest ideas.Do the least work.Always late or no show.Yet you look forward to seeing and laughing with while /when you still can.lolTwo of those quick freshen up projects for old friends so we can have a get together.Both supposedly bringing yesterday.I learned to say no years ago but thought ah what the heck.And now I’m watching and waiting. I’m learning again!
You talk'n bout ME!Thinking we all have or had these kinda old pals.They seem to have the biggest ideas.Do the least work.Always late or no show.Yet you look forward to seeing and laughing with while /when you still can.lol