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Rust and pitting on fork tubes
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My plan is to put on Gator fork boots and chrome vinyl wrap on the tubes between the triple tree clamps. I'm not restoring this bike, just want it to look better as an occasional errand runner.
Any other ideas I should consider?
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I have several restored bikes along with a 2006 Goldwing with a sidecar. My wife has a 2019 Suzuki DR 650 for on and off road.
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Maybe a new seat cover?
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Battery acid burns on an original 650 exhaust.
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Nessism, are you looking at them the right way round? The After pic is the top one.No disrespect to Warren, but notice the scratching in the After photo.
The scratches and majority of the acid burn discoloration on the before pic are all but gone on the after (top) pic.
Admittedly not 100% but loads better.
Zoom in on each pic to clearly see how diminished they are.
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He asked...any other ideas I should consider? I thought I'd inject a little humour!
Maybe a new seat cover?
As for the fork uppers...they are hard chromed. Some shops will re-chrome them. Most won't. A new set probably costs around $100 US.
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Is this more humour?
A new set probably costs around $100 US.
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