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Misato
Posted on Tuesday, March 11, 2003 - 05:10 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I saw one race bike (firebolt) online somewhere that had it done, anyone else do it?
will it cause any problems being that its also the fuel tank?
I know the warning label says not to do anything to it(weld, etc.), but would it affect the warranty at all?
I wanna do it, and the tail section.
thanks..
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Captainplanet
Posted on Tuesday, March 11, 2003 - 07:00 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

One of the Kosco XB9R's is polished. Here is the link to the pick. http://www.racingmotorcycles.com/racebikes.htm
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Misato
Posted on Tuesday, March 11, 2003 - 07:50 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

yup, that was the one I saw.
it looks like its polished between the welds, wonder how hard it would be to do.
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Turnagain
Posted on Wednesday, March 12, 2003 - 06:30 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

a bit clearer pic -- click thumbnail

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Misato
Posted on Wednesday, March 12, 2003 - 11:22 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

ahh, nice.
I have to do that...
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Spiderman
Posted on Tuesday, March 18, 2003 - 11:26 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

DO NOT I REPEAT DO NOT BUFF THE FRAME!!!

The frame walls are designed as a saftey system. The walls are only 4mm thick, they are designed to give in event of a side impact this way you (the rider) are not taking the brunt of the force. Buffing your frame will cause you to void the warranty. But if you still insist and do not give a flying you know what about the warranty, it is suggested that the frame be magnafluxed to check for any abnormalities.
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Misato
Posted on Tuesday, March 18, 2003 - 12:16 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

really, I figured that buffing it wouldn't take off that much material.. hmm I got the 2yr extended too.. what about the tail and or swing arm?
thanks.
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Spiderman
Posted on Tuesday, March 18, 2003 - 12:57 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

They didn't say anything about those. But for the frame you have to remember all the coating you are gonna have to remove.
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Misato
Posted on Tuesday, March 18, 2003 - 01:27 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I know it would be alot more work but what about having parts chromed (frame)? I know that would be a huge project, I guess I'd have to wait 3yrs for the warranty to expire. I heard somewhere that chroming the frame(tube) makes them more brittle. is that true?
I have to save for that force pipe anyway. 8o)
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Grim_euphoria
Posted on Tuesday, April 29, 2003 - 03:09 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Misato- if I remember correctly it's called hydrogen embrittlement. However all is not lost, through heat treating the excess hydrogen can be baked out, giving the desired results without comprimising strength or ductility. They chrome piston aircraft cylinders all the time.
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