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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

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General Discussion / Re: Acid Based Aluminum Cleaners

« Last post by PeteS on Today at 05:34:35 PM »

Colas have phosphoric acid as well. I know some have used it as a rust remover. Eagle One would work in about 30 seconds. Spray on, wash off with lots of water.

Pete

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General Discussion / Re: Acid Based Aluminum Cleaners

« Last post by AJ Huff on Today at 05:26:31 PM »

Looks like Eagle One Etching Mag Wheel cleaner is basically phosphoric acid with a splash of sulfuric. Milk stone remover is phosphoric acid so you might have similar results with it. And probably a lot cheaper.

-AJ

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General Discussion / Re: Acid Based Aluminum Cleaners

« Last post by John Croucher on Today at 05:20:48 PM »

Pinsol cleaner.  Has acid and alcohol base, smells good.

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General Discussion / Re: Norge Kick stand BOLT!

« Last post by SemperVee on Today at 05:16:56 PM »

 What a PITA trying to get in there to slather with some penetrating oil operating from the ground.  Hoping to buy a used air hydraulic table soon!!   ** Cutting the lowers off permanently up to the blinker assembly to see the engine and ability to reach stuff is mighty tempting in days like this!! 

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General Discussion / Re: Acid Based Aluminum Cleaners

« Last post by aklawok on Today at 05:08:51 PM »

I got interested in this product and this is all I could find:
https://images.zep.com/zepcorporate/tds/psr_1062.pdf
In the notes it says:
Note: Zep’s Product Care Program requires Zep Sales Representative and their Customers be certified in proper handling and use of this product as it contains HF.
 
Probably why it's not a direct sale item, there is a call# on the spec sheet though.