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General Discussion / Re: Acid Based Aluminum Cleaners

« Last post by Pescatore on Today at 09:14:51 PM »

Maybe some left at this seller.
https://us.amazon.com/Eagle-One-E301345400-Plastic-Coat-Cleaner/dp/B079LTC6QV/ref=mp_s_a_1_9?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.l1urP1n0VS4xUekYX6izT466ZRldJBizMyxWns5a20EHhPhg3qMrk4l08K68cT1EMgcge9P6AL9ytUfJvz9ptg3Mfz468dSOd8ov5jys8BfX7GZQ22EUepcjki0kgIO5U34Fik5Qzr_KAtE0HkCBZeq-kThcdIzJ2C82Lm1DxjhOQOAtZWQPLJLjqU42INi1dRHvxuKMr2Eb54V5g41vPQ.gOptrrajIXPZVv1oH-G6OUUur4mXuq6nMJFmShLieys&dib_tag=se&keywords=eagle+one+etching+mag+wheel+cleaner&qid=1752286053&sr=8-9

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General Discussion / Re: IOWA Rally July 11-13 2025

« Last post by John A on Today at 09:00:24 PM »

Rain and storms passed by. Nice evening.
Temp 69. Dewpoint 69.

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General Discussion / Re: Weird speedometer issue

« Last post by ridingron on Today at 08:47:43 PM »

I realized somehow the speedo cable is not the lemans 1 one, neither is the tach cable. I just ordered a set from mg.  I bolted my speedo to a c-stand (a piece of film gear that does everything, everyone should have one). no idea how I installed the wrong cables, but oh well.  anywho, with the bike on its centertand and the speedo in a stand with no kinks on the cable, the needle moved smoothly and past 40 easily.  i didn't want to go any further than that with the bike just on its center stand. once I get the new cables ill try it out.  at least I know how to check for and replace that steel ball in the trans.  if I have to, ill do it over the winter

 

  c-stand:

 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C-stand#:~:text=In%20film%20production%2C%20a%20C,in%20front%20of%20light%20sources.

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General Discussion / Re: Help - V7 850 front-end is a pogo stick

« Last post by ridingron on Today at 08:40:03 PM »

Make them mount the new tires.

And check the wheel for roundness and side to side run out before mounting the tire.

Good luck!   

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General Discussion / Re: V100 Mandello Merged Threadfest

« Last post by ridingron on Today at 08:23:22 PM »

I've had my '24 V100 Navale 12 months as of July 9th...has 473 miles on it...

Are you bragging or crying?

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General Discussion / Re: Are we part of the problem?

« Last post by SemperVee on Today at 07:09:58 PM »

 I can afford a new bike, I am just not excited about a new bike with all the electronic things to go wrong and no dealership nearby.
   I love my Norge but less and less want working on it sitting on the ground. Hmmm There might be a V85TT travel in my future if they change from that gold colour.  LOL!

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General Discussion / Re: Acid Based Aluminum Cleaners

« Last post by RinkRat II on Today at 07:00:28 PM »

    Zepalume........... .... Section 3. Composition/Information on Ingredients
 SULFURIC ACID; oil of vitriol
 HYDROFLUORIC ACID ; hydrogen fluoride; hydrofluoride
 PHOSPHORIC ACID
 ETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOBUTYL ETHER;   2-butoxyethanol; butyl cellosolve
 
      Nasty but probably works great

      Some very dilute lye and water mix may be worth a try

       My $.02
      Paul B 

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General Discussion / Re: V100 Mandello Merged Threadfest

« Last post by bronzestar1 on Today at 06:55:14 PM »

I've had my '24 V100 Navale 12 months as of July 9th...has 473 miles on it...

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General Discussion / Re: Randle Rally - Jason Timm Killed

« Last post by jrt on Today at 05:50:26 PM »

I'm sorry to read this.  Condolences to his family.

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General Discussion / Re: Sealing Washers

« Last post by Tom H on Today at 05:36:01 PM »

FWIW: You could go with a bolt (a standard bolt 13mm head will work) at least 5mm or maybe even 10mm longer than the threaded hole. There is clearance between the fully seated bolt with either washer and the gears on the 5 speeds.

Tom