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finally got the "e" back to original form, Thanks for the help everyone.
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Beautiful
Nice work, like the rear shocks and the exhaust looks original.
DanAutomotive Imbecile.
Proud owner of 'The Swiftcicle'. (Swifty for short)
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mrwheelie, just gotta ask what the f*ck you used to get the engine that clean....i'm working on repainting the tank/covers/seat trim, but i really want to get the engine clean like that....have tried gunk and others with average results.....please let me know....also VERY nice looking 78....clean looking bike as it should be....excellent restore...thanx in advance for the advice....ross
rebel devil
1979 xs 1100f standard
authenic historical vehicle
42°36'23.52"N, 82°52'44.78"W
"I'M IN MY HAPPY PLACE"
"i got 14 jobs mon....you only got 1 job....you lazy bones mon"
"if you don't wrench on it, get behind me satan!"
'96 venture cct.....installed!
stainless, braided, pvc coated brake lines
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hehe, well the shocks are aftermarket1978 XS-ElevenComment
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I just used wd-40 on everything, and baby oil on the rubber and plastic parts. I purchased the bike from the original owner, he keep it covered in a garage, so all it needed was a good cleaning..Originally posted by ross
mrwheelie, just gotta ask what the f*ck you used to get the engine that clean....i'm working on repainting the tank/covers/seat trim, but i really want to get the engine clean like that....have tried gunk and others with average results.....please let me know....also VERY nice looking 78....clean looking bike as it should be....excellent restore...thanx in advance for the advice....ross
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you soaked the motor down with wd40?....that can't be right is it?....please explain......also looks like mine was not as luck to be stored so carefully...ross
rebel devil
1979 xs 1100f standard
authenic historical vehicle
42°36'23.52"N, 82°52'44.78"W
"I'M IN MY HAPPY PLACE"
"i got 14 jobs mon....you only got 1 job....you lazy bones mon"
"if you don't wrench on it, get behind me satan!"
'96 venture cct.....installed!
stainless, braided, pvc coated brake lines
i can translate...deustch, nederlands, 汉语, 漢語, français, ελληνικά, italiano, 한국어, português, русско, español and most importantly, 日本語....Comment
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yes I soaked it, then wiped with a clean rag. dont rub to hard. if it doesnt work your finish may be to far gone, so painting will be the other option.Originally posted by ross
you soaked the motor down with wd40?....that can't be right is it?....please explain......also looks like mine was not as luck to be stored so carefully...ross
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sounds like something i will have to try out...can you use a toothbrush to scrub it all down?......once again, thanx for the advice in advance.....also like the baby oil trick....will try that also....ross
rebel devil
1979 xs 1100f standard
authenic historical vehicle
42°36'23.52"N, 82°52'44.78"W
"I'M IN MY HAPPY PLACE"
"i got 14 jobs mon....you only got 1 job....you lazy bones mon"
"if you don't wrench on it, get behind me satan!"
'96 venture cct.....installed!
stainless, braided, pvc coated brake lines
i can translate...deustch, nederlands, 汉语, 漢語, français, ελληνικά, italiano, 한국어, português, русско, español and most importantly, 日本語....Comment
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yes a toothbrush will work, then wipe with a clean towel or rag while the wd40 has the dirt and grime at the surface1978 XS-ElevenComment
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on a safety note, be carefull not to get any wd40 or baby oil on the tires.1978 XS-ElevenComment
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mrwheelie....completely understand your message....i have some tire dressing i use that you have to be very careful with also....thanx for the all the advice.....i'm hoping 2 have pics up of my bike soon.....too d*mn cold out now to work on it....12 degrees here now with the wind chill....and that is up from what it has been....as you can tell, i'm allergic to cold weather...but will ride when it's 38 degrees out...go figure....ross
rebel devil
1979 xs 1100f standard
authenic historical vehicle
42°36'23.52"N, 82°52'44.78"W
"I'M IN MY HAPPY PLACE"
"i got 14 jobs mon....you only got 1 job....you lazy bones mon"
"if you don't wrench on it, get behind me satan!"
'96 venture cct.....installed!
stainless, braided, pvc coated brake lines
i can translate...deustch, nederlands, 汉语, 漢語, français, ελληνικά, italiano, 한국어, português, русско, español and most importantly, 日本語....Comment
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Very nice looking restoration. Tell me that's not brown carpet on the floor of your shop.
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OMG...wall to wall burbur in the garage.....bet he's got cable television, surround sound, and fu-fu dogs over in the corner...just kiding mrwheelie....mine is covered in saw dust....ross
rebel devil
1979 xs 1100f standard
authenic historical vehicle
42°36'23.52"N, 82°52'44.78"W
"I'M IN MY HAPPY PLACE"
"i got 14 jobs mon....you only got 1 job....you lazy bones mon"
"if you don't wrench on it, get behind me satan!"
'96 venture cct.....installed!
stainless, braided, pvc coated brake lines
i can translate...deustch, nederlands, 汉语, 漢語, français, ελληνικά, italiano, 한국어, português, русско, español and most importantly, 日本語....Comment
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For the record, I also use WD40 and baby oilMarty (in Mississippi)
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Funny guys!!!! its in the 30's and raining in Dallas Texas, 78 degree's in here, its also airconditioned for the Texas summers, the other half is concrete for the Nismo 4x4.Originally posted by ross
OMG...wall to wall burbur in the garage.....bet he's got cable television, surround sound, and fu-fu dogs over in the corner...just kiding mrwheelie....mine is covered in saw dust....ross
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