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Jason polished his forks.
Sorry but i'm not a big fan of the look.
Greg.
Jason polished his forks.
Sorry but i'm not a big fan of the look.
Greg.
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It was a happy accident for me. The ones i bought looked so cruddy i took em to a metal polisher to give em the ol' rub n scrub. I think he got a bit carried away 
I like the look personally...everything else is polished up at the front there so why not the forks too. The pics don't really do it justice
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I like the look personally...everything else is polished up at the front there so why not the forks too. The pics don't really do it justice
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The fork legs are anodized… the surface is harder and gives them good protection against corrosion and helps cleaning them.
Especially in areas with salty air i would not recommend polishing without re-anodizing …
BTW… For my taste it is too much bling bling
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I definitely do not think it is a good idea to polish the legs where they are gripped by the triples, but, as for the rest, it's a matter of personal taste.
OK the idea has passed but I want to polish the edges of a mag wheel is that ok ?
Yep...I will leave the forks standard...good call as they are new.
I want to do a bit of polishing...has anyone done any engine cases...I don't recall seeing any...
Yep...I will leave the forks standard...good call as they are new.
I want to do a bit of polishing...has anyone done any engine cases...I don't recall seeing any...
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The engine cases are powdercoated which saves ducati a lot of money for finishing…
I think that it is no problem, but will involve lots and careful work for a professional "bling pro"…
Oberon has polished the clutch cover and added some "decorational" elements…
http://www.ducati.ms/forums/showthread.php?t=64953&highlight=oberon
Mag wheels are extremely sensitive to oxidation and should be protected by paint or powdwercoat…
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A job best sent out to a specialist me thinks. Having polished many components over the years it would take a LONG time to do it right and you need some specialised equipment. Also, bear in mind that the seals and bushes all need to be removed from the cases too which is an added cost factor. Anyway, check Thunderduck's posts, he had his done professionally .
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Just for clarification...this job wasn't done by fred bloggs around the corner It was done professionally by a guy who is endorsed and specialises in custom work for Harley Davidson. All the caps, oil and springs were replaced and forks rebuilt from ground up...with the exception of the dodgey compression adjuster screw which crapped out a few weeks back.
As previously stated...it aint for everyone and was just a happy accident that occured when i dropped them off to the guy. He gave them the 'harley' treatment and not just a quick clean, but then again, i didn't actually specify what i exactly wanted. Well, not unless you call saying 'work your magic' a specific work order
Overall, it actually looks pretty sweet in the flesh...hard to get a good photo that does it justice.
It was done professionally by a guy who is endorsed and specialises in custom work for Harley Davidson. All the caps, oil and springs were replaced and forks rebuilt from ground up...with the exception of the dodgey compression adjuster screw which crapped out a few weeks back.As previously stated...it aint for everyone and was just a happy accident that occured when i dropped them off to the guy. He gave them the 'harley' treatment and not just a quick clean, but then again, i didn't actually specify what i exactly wanted. Well, not unless you call saying 'work your magic' a specific work order
Overall, it actually looks pretty sweet in the flesh...hard to get a good photo that does it justice.
Yep...I reckon they look cool...and if they were crappy to start with...well it's a bonus.
The forks I have bought are new....
I want to look at polishing some bits...hmm....some alloy wheels painted silver with a polished edge would look trick...and I would like to play with some engine covers...and I would like to get some more HP from the engine....and I want a grid girl for PI.
Gawd it's easy to get side tracked!
The forks I have bought are new....
I want to look at polishing some bits...hmm....some alloy wheels painted silver with a polished edge would look trick...and I would like to play with some engine covers...and I would like to get some more HP from the engine....and I want a grid girl for PI.
Gawd it's easy to get side tracked!
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Haha, watch those dirty grid girls mate...you'll be spending all your time at the clinic and not on the bike
I'm trying to talk myself out of modding my GT too much, but if i do venture down the suspension route again, i think a new set of forks would be a lot less trouble. And get something nice for the back too, but to be honest... I don't mind the stock setup all that much. I use the S for the twisties and the GT for all things commute orientated... Clipons, aggessive riding position, that clutch and peak hour doesn't go well at all. The GT is a lot easier to commute with.
I'm trying to talk myself out of modding my GT too much, but if i do venture down the suspension route again, i think a new set of forks would be a lot less trouble. And get something nice for the back too, but to be honest... I don't mind the stock setup all that much. I use the S for the twisties and the GT for all things commute orientated... Clipons, aggessive riding position, that clutch and peak hour doesn't go well at all. The GT is a lot easier to commute with.
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Just for clarification...this job wasn't done by fred bloggs around the corner
As previously stated...it aint for everyone and was just a happy accident that occured when i dropped them off to the guy. He gave them the 'harley' treatment and not just a quick clean, but then again, i didn't actually specify what i exactly wanted. Well, not unless you call saying 'work your magic' a specific work order
Overall, it actually looks pretty sweet in the flesh...hard to get a good photo that does it justice.
Ordered Friday turned up Tuesday
....I want to go and get them fitted....but on the other hand I have never had a Grid Girl
Help...what should I do .......:think:
She arrived from Italy today holding this box.....now what am I gunna doHere you are…
....I want to go and get them fitted....but on the other hand I have never had a Grid Girl Help...what should I do .......:think:
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Glad to see the transaction completed…
As for the grid girl and the things to come… Here's a cool blog from Ialy:
www.rocket-garage.blogspot.com
Orazio is a cool dude!
As for the grid girl and the things to come… Here's a cool blog from Ialy:
www.rocket-garage.blogspot.com
Orazio is a cool dude!
hmm no grid girls but
http://www.deus.com.au/
That site in Italy is very cool...some sweet bikes.
The Deus site....hmmm...methinks they are catering to the rich and famous with way too much dough...nice bikes...very expensive...and mostly rebuilt Jap bikes.
Good site though, great photography..
http://www.deus.com.au/
That site in Italy is very cool...some sweet bikes.
The Deus site....hmmm...methinks they are catering to the rich and famous with way too much dough...nice bikes...very expensive...and mostly rebuilt Jap bikes.
Good site though, great photography..
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Nice find Roger
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Hey Roger...I was browsing the net and i just thought of you
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http://www.superbike.co.uk/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=3696
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