I was wondering what is coating the aluminum frame and swing arm, just can't seem to polish it up to a shine and is there
something that takes off that coating?
Jim
Quote from: thunder1295 on June 22, 2013, 11:18:49 AM
I was wondering what is coating the aluminum frame and swing arm, just can't seem to polish it up to a shine and is there
something that takes off that coating?
Jim
The frame is steel, so paint... The swing arm was aluminum then changed to steel but I don't know when it went to steel. I know the 84 to 87 was aluminum. Hope that helps...
Yep that helps lot, saves my arm from wearing out.
Thxs
Jim
Quote from: thunder1295 on June 22, 2013, 11:29:12 AM
Yep that helps lot, saves my arm from wearing out.
Thxs
Jim
Don't fret, there is much to polish on our FJ's, just ask Father Pat, the Polish King of FJ's....
Quote from: thunder1295 on June 22, 2013, 11:29:12 AM
Yep that helps lot, saves my arm from wearing out.
Thxs
Jim
My 1990 has an AL swing arm. The kicker is it has a special anti corrosion coating that is a real pain to strip off. The general advice I got was clean it and leave it alone. You might be able to get it powder coated. IF I had the bike "totally" apart I would powder coat the frame rather than paint but that's just me. And yes, father Pat is the king of polish..... :rofl:
George
The swing arms went to steel in 1991.
I took a used 1989 Aluminum swing arm, and polished it...because I had too!
It was a direct bolt-in swap for my stock, steel swing arm.
Now I have more to polish! Waa-hoo!!
And like has been said, the frame is steel, but so little of it is visible, it's not to worry, but you can polish the foot peg mounting brackets!
Leon
The Polish Apprentice
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v338/1tinindian/Motorcycles/2012-08-14123604_zps4e249a62.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/1tinindian/media/Motorcycles/2012-08-14123604_zps4e249a62.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v338/1tinindian/Motorcycles/polish_zpsaaac92e4.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/1tinindian/media/Motorcycles/polish_zpsaaac92e4.jpg.html)
Well if Pat is the Polish King, then you are the Duke of Polish at the very least Leon. Dark glasses must be worn when near either of your bikes in direct sunlight!
Derek
Leon is overly modest when he calls himself an apprentice, after all, he taught me how to polish my SS header tubes...
I reciprocated, and now Leon is a master at Mikuni CV36 carb syncing.... see how that works?
Here's a poilshing tip: Buy stock in Happich.
Pat and Leons belong on a show room floor!!!!!!!!!!!!! I know for a fact that they actually ride them.....
George
Quote from: Pat Conlon on June 22, 2013, 03:04:40 PM
Leon is overly modest when he calls himself an apprentice, after all, he taught me how to polish my SS header tubes...
I reciprocated, and now Leon is a master at Mikuni CV36 carb syncing.... see how that works?
Here's a poilshing tip: Buy stock in Happich.
I respect you Pat, and realize you are the polishing master, long before I ever graced these pages.
I'm just so happy that there are others out there with the same disease as I.
We really need to form a group of recovering polisholics!
"My name is Leon, and I enjoy rubbing one out, from time to time!"
Oh wait a minute, that didn't come out right, LOL!
Never the less, I'm not here to steal your thunder Pat, as you have shown even me, that I still have more polishing to do to get to your standards. (front wheel)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v338/1tinindian/Motorcycles/100_7479.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/1tinindian/media/Motorcycles/100_7479.jpg.html)
You were a great instructor when showing me the details of syncing my carbs, you covered it completely and made it very easy for me to understand, and I thank you for your willingness to help me.
Cheers,
Leon
I'll never catch up to you guys on polishing, but Leon, where did you get those trick valve stems?
Quote from: not a lib on June 22, 2013, 07:14:52 PM
I'll never catch up to you guys on polishing, but Leon, where did you get those trick valve stems?
Thanks randy!
Ebay search for 90 degree aluminum valve stems.
Leon
Quote from: 1tinindian on June 22, 2013, 07:41:26 PM
Thanks randy!
Ebay search for 90 degree aluminum valve stems.
Leon
Leon, why did you go to eBay...
My feeling are hurt now.
90* Aluminum valve stem (http://www.rpmracingca.com/proddetail.asp?prod=M%2FC%3A10mmAVS&cat=39)
Randy - RPM
Quote from: racerrad8 on June 22, 2013, 08:15:08 PM
Quote from: 1tinindian on June 22, 2013, 07:41:26 PM
Thanks randy!
Ebay search for 90 degree aluminum valve stems.
Leon
Leon, why did you go to eBay...
My feeling are hurt now.
90* Aluminum valve stem (http://www.rpmracingca.com/proddetail.asp?prod=M%2FC%3A10mmAVS&cat=39)
Randy - RPM
Even better!
Thanks, guys... :good:
Randy, is that one, or a pair?
I'm gonna need several. :yes:
Quote from: not a lib on June 22, 2013, 08:42:42 PM
Even better!
Thanks, guys... :good:
Randy, is that one, or a pair?
I'm gonna need several. :yes:
Individual, I just took the photo as well since I guess I never posted one.
Randy - RPM
Quote from: racerrad8 on June 22, 2013, 08:15:08 PM
Quote from: 1tinindian on June 22, 2013, 07:41:26 PM
Thanks randy!
Ebay search for 90 degree aluminum valve stems.
Leon
Leon, why did you go to eBay...
My feeling are hurt now.
90* Aluminum valve stem (http://www.rpmracingca.com/proddetail.asp?prod=M%2FC%3A10mmAVS&cat=39)
Randy - RPM
No offence Randy.
I was trying to think where I bought the ones in my picture and they were off ebay.
I bought these prior to you having them listed on your site, if I remember correctly.
But now I seem to remember buying one from you to use in my spare rear wheel.
Sorry.
Leon
Quote from: thunder1295 on June 22, 2013, 11:18:49 AM
I was wondering what is coating the aluminum frame and swing arm, just can't seem to polish it up to a shine and is there
something that takes off that coating?
Jim
To answer you question about how to remove the coating on the swing arm, I actually started with a 24 grit wheel to remove the upper and lower ridge to simplify the polishing process.
I then moved to 80 grit on a DA sander to remove the rest of the finish and to smooth the welds.
Then on to 400 and 600 grit W&D paper.
Then the actual polishing process started with several different rouges and compounds until a mirror finish was achieved.
Finally finished it off by hand with Simichrome paste and a soft towel.
Easy peasy, lemon squeezy!
Leon
No worries Leon, I am just pulling your leg.
Randy - RPM
Quote from: racerrad8 on June 22, 2013, 10:19:48 PM
No worries Leon, I am just pulling your leg.
Randy - RPM
I know you well enough to know that, my friend! :praising: :drinks: