Sending parts for polishing.

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Sending parts for polishing.

21 Dec 2008 05:30
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I am not sure I have the patience to polish my own parts. What is the opinion out there on sending them to a polisher and which would anyone recommend?
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Re: Sending parts for polishing.

21 Dec 2008 05:31 - 21 Dec 2008 05:35
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check with your local hotrod bike shop,they usually have someone local they deal with.B)
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21 Dec 2008 05:35
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I am here in the states right now but am going to be moving to Japan shortly so I will be mailing a lot of things back.
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21 Dec 2008 05:39 - 21 Dec 2008 05:42
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Hey dragonsword619 I have been wanting a Harley Davidson of Tokyo shirt to wear for my HD friends when riding. My problem is when I go to the website I can't read Jap. Can you help a brother out?:P :P
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Re: Sending parts for polishing.

21 Dec 2008 05:54
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My Japanese is not real good. I am in the military which is causing me to move to Okinawa.
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21 Dec 2008 06:00
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dragonsword619 wrote:
My Japanese is not real good. I am in the military which is causing me to move to Okinawa.
Okinawa is good. By the way, Thanks for your military service.
73 Kawasaki Z1
07 HD CVO Ultra Classic
82 Suzuki GS 1100
74 Yamaha RD 350 (My two stroke toy)
77 Kawasaki KZ 650B-1 (My putt around bike)
80 Indian Moped (My American Iron)
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Long Gone
75 Suzuki GT550
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79 RD 400 Daytona Special
72 Honda CL 175
74 Honda QA 50
Tampa FL

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Re: Sending parts for polishing.

21 Dec 2008 06:09
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kawickrice that is a great idea...i want one now...i'm checking...
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21 Dec 2008 06:10
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Been looking for 6 months to no avail. Did get a HD Moscow Russia though.:) :)
73 Kawasaki Z1
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82 Suzuki GS 1100
74 Yamaha RD 350 (My two stroke toy)
77 Kawasaki KZ 650B-1 (My putt around bike)
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Re: Sending parts for polishing.

21 Dec 2008 06:55
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There's a large following of motorcycle enthusiasts in Japan, you most probably will find a really good polisher there.... Check it out before shipping! ;)

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Re: Sending parts for polishing.

21 Dec 2008 07:57
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What parts do you need polished?
Can you post a pic.

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21 Dec 2008 08:12
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Sandy wrote:
What parts do you need polished?
Can you post a pic.

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i drool:laugh:
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Re: Sending parts for polishing.

21 Dec 2008 09:12
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I will be starting to tear my bike down this summer completely and rebuilding/painting everything.
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