| Author | Message | ||
     Biggsammy13 |
need to buy new front break pads - any recommendations on brand/type, where to buy...? is something like this a horrible idea - http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BUELL-M2-S1-S3-S3T- X1-Cyclone-Lightning-Fr-BRAKE-PADS-_W0QQcmdZViewIt emQQhashZitem483a3bcadcQQitemZ310214642396QQptZMot orcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories#ht_741wt_939 Pipe Cleaning - I removed the wrapping on my pipes a while back to discover lots of discoloration - take a look at the profile pic for a better view. People have told me Scotch brite & steel wool...are they talking about a scotch brite wheel that can be attached to a drill? or some sort of cleaning solution? Any tips on this and general cleaning tips are greatly appreciated...ready to get my summer shine on! | ||
| Ebutch |
I use SOK for 2 yrs now.Good quality and $$$$$!Use Use scotch-brite and mettle cleaner to desired affect.Can use wet sand-papper #400 for pipes Too.But do by hand.Wouldn,t use drill,do by hand. | ||
| Zenbiker |
I had the same situation. Wrapped pipe with unknown past. I put on the gloves and mask and unwrapped. Then bought the 'stainless steel' light pad. I used some cutting fluid as lube, and hand rubbed until it was 'frosted'. I then used a dremel and several buffing wheels with Mothers. I am almost done and it looks very nice, but if I was to do it again, I would electropolish it. Remember to do a nice finish by hand. I bought the 'cone foam polisher' and found that it was of limited effectiveness. | ||
| Littlebuggles |
The guys on the XB board are using green scotch brite pads and wd40 to clean up their pipes. Seems to work on both the machined finish and the blasted finish (of the XB's) I imagine it would work on tube framed bikes as well. If electro polishing is available it seems to be the best option for a bright finish and low cost if you don't mind removing the pipe. I had used a flap disk and stepped wet sanding to 2000 grit on my pipe in 2003, recently had a polishing shop clean them up and do a new muffler, turned out nicely. Lot's of work polishing in the traditional manner. Edit to add link to XB thread: http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/32777/540310.html?1266616581 (Message edited by littlebuggles on April 21, 2010) Hyper links don't when I try to add them in using the editor; so copy and paste or use the link I added below. (Message edited by littlebuggles on April 21, 2010) | ||
| Littlebuggles |
Oh, I really like the Lyndall Gold pads on my M2, they were a great improvement over the stock compound in braking power and feel, they also don't pulse or squeal like the stock pads. | ||
| Littlebuggles |
Link to thread on header polishing from the XB boards. http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/327 77/540310.html?1266616581 | ||
| Dwardo |
I use one of those puff balls with a cordless drill, and some Mother's polish. You need a strong drill. It does a nice job with minimal effort but will fling polish all over the bike and everything else. |
