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General Discussion / Re: Acid Based Aluminum Cleaners

« Last post by aklawok on July 11, 2025, 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.

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General Discussion / Re: Acid Based Aluminum Cleaners

« Last post by PeteS on July 11, 2025, 04:57:16 PM »

AlumE doesn’t even show up on the Zep website other than a description. I wonder if an ingredient used in these acid cleaners are now banned, like methylene chloride paint strippers are now banned?

Pete

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General Discussion / Re: Acid Based Aluminum Cleaners

« Last post by Antietam Classic Cycle on July 11, 2025, 04:38:58 PM »

Mark @ Moto Guzzi Classics uses Zep Alume-E. I've tried to buy it from my local Zep dealers and distributors without success.

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General Discussion / Acid Based Aluminum Cleaners

« Last post by PeteS on July 11, 2025, 04:30:35 PM »

Just discovered that Eagle One Etching Mag Wheel Cleaner is NLA. I found it the best way to clean cast aluminum cases, cylinders, and heads. I tried some Napa Aluminum Brightener but its nowhere near as effective. Anyone found something that works as well as the Eagle One?
OB Guzzi content, I found the alternator cover on the new V85 stained from road debris or water? Lots of elbow grease with Mothers Mag Polish and its still not like new. Not sure why they didn’t treat it or clear coat it.

Pete

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

« Last post by Tkelly on July 11, 2025, 04:17:13 PM »

Make them mount the new tires.

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General Discussion / Re: Randle Rally - Jason Timm Killed

« Last post by Tkelly on July 11, 2025, 04:08:36 PM »

Sad news indeed.My friend and I spent time with Jason and his Dad at the ID rally 3 years ago.Our condolences to his family.

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

« Last post by Joliet Jim on July 11, 2025, 03:59:42 PM »

My issue was always needing to part with one to be able to have space for a new one. The Stone was bought new in 9/01. The Centauro came along a few years later and was the bike I'd have to give up for that V11 Lemans or the Breva 1200 sport. The Griso was just a more refined version of a Centauro and never a serious consideration. Another problem is I got bigger and their bikes got smaller.

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

« Last post by John A on July 11, 2025, 03:35:54 PM »

It's raining.
A lot.
Flash floods 11, tornados ,2 and severe thunderstorms 7, warnings just south of us

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

« Last post by ridingron on July 11, 2025, 03:26:38 PM »

True, I don't have room for another bike in the garage unless I sell the el Camino.....but it may be time to move that thing down the road.

Let me know about the El Camino, I may be interested. 

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General Discussion / Re: SW Ohio breakfast

« Last post by sgl0226 on July 11, 2025, 02:55:04 PM »

Gratuitous bump for the rescheduled breakfast as stated above.

10:00 or 10:30?