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General Discussion / Re: Beeswax oil for zippers

« Last post by SmithSwede on April 27, 2024, 09:55:26 PM »

I use Breakfree CLP, a light gun oil.  Its major benefit is it does not attract and hold dust and grit. 

I keep a little container of the oil with a small cotton patch soaking in it.  Every Sunday I go over the zippers.  It makes a huge difference in use, and the zippers last much longer.

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General Discussion / Re: Bought it

« Last post by Trevor G on April 27, 2024, 09:43:14 PM »

Well in my opinion, this one of the nicer orphans I’ve come across.

Orphan in the sense of "not being readily serviceable by a motorcycle shop."  :-)

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General Discussion / Re: Beeswax oil for zippers

« Last post by 73 sport on April 27, 2024, 09:27:16 PM »

  I've used Obaaufs leather treatment products for the last seventy years. My boots, jacket, gloves, holsters, knife sheaths are still in good condition, all extremely used and abused.

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General Discussion / Re: Beeswax oil for zippers

« Last post by guzzler on April 27, 2024, 09:24:18 PM »

 I put a bit of Dubbin on mine when they get a bit hard to zip up/doen.
Also works a treat.
Cheers

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General Discussion / Re: How to remove EV ignition switch?

« Last post by John A on April 27, 2024, 09:22:33 PM »

The part you want is on the end of the loom.( Edit, I just checked the picture, I was thinking of an older switch ). Mark the housing. Fold up the tabs. Be careful to capture any springs and balls as you separate it. Inside you will find the sontacts you will clean. Snot a big deal after you’ve done one. Newer switch:  Push in the plastic tabs while pulling the two halves apart.

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General Discussion / Re: Beeswax oil for zippers

« Last post by John A on April 27, 2024, 09:15:00 PM »

Liquid soap also helps.

Then I would risk looking foolish if bubbles started forming. I use silicone grease, like DC4 or dielectric.

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General Discussion / Re: Beeswax oil for zippers

« Last post by Tkelly on April 27, 2024, 08:55:54 PM »

Liquid soap also helps.

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General Discussion / Re: 2023 V7 Special Edition

« Last post by bronzestar1 on April 27, 2024, 08:55:29 PM »

Found this solo seat from the Netherlands.  Anyone know if it's a direct swap for the seat on my '23?  Thanks







 

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General Discussion / Re: More accidents

« Last post by Ryan on April 27, 2024, 08:49:04 PM »

You never hear "A seatbeltless driver died when he was ejected through the windshield in an otherwise survivable crash" but you will ALWAYS hear about a rider who dies without a helmet. I wear mine all the time, and wear a full-face when I pedal my bicycle (like my teeth and face) but the press acts as though a helmetless rider caused their own death. Someone plows over you while you sit at a light, but that's not the reason you died... it was the lack of a helmet that killed you. It sucks, but it is just one of many biases in reporting that is pervasive in journalism today.

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General Discussion / Re: Beeswax oil for zippers

« Last post by blackcat on April 27, 2024, 08:45:12 PM »

In a pinch I’ve used olive oil on my Sidi boots, I figured with them being Italian boots it would work and of course it did work. But the beeswax sounds like a better choice and I have a bottle of that furniture polish.