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by Sundog65
Tue Oct 10, 2017 11:15 am
Forum: Maintenance & Appearance
Topic: what is the best thing to remove rust off of chrome
Replies: 10
Views: 23201

Re: what is the best thing to remove rust off of chrome

Another method is to wash the part and then rub it with a piece of aluminum foil that's been dipped in salt water. Periodically wipe off the residue and dry the part when done. Other solutions can be found on WikiHow.
by Sundog65
Fri Aug 04, 2017 4:36 pm
Forum: Maintenance & Appearance
Topic: Tire maintainance
Replies: 2
Views: 11636

Tire maintainance

I check my tire pressure at least 1x a week to insure proper inflation but am wondering about filling them with nitrogen which is more stable and less sensitive to temperature changes than plain air. Does anyone use nitrogen and why or why not?
by Sundog65
Sat Apr 22, 2017 3:30 pm
Forum: Maintenance & Appearance
Topic: Changing out a headlight
Replies: 7
Views: 14301

Re: Changing out a headlight

LED headlights are brighter than sealed beams and H4 bulbs and draw less power. This means more illumination with much less heat; the 75W rating means that it is equivalent in illumination to what a traditional 75W light would produce. They are designed as a "plug and play" unit, so you s...
by Sundog65
Thu Apr 06, 2017 2:58 pm
Forum: Trouble Shooting
Topic: Help! Right blinker stays solid
Replies: 3
Views: 11184

Re: Help! Right blinker stays solid

Sounds like a bad turn signal relay switch to me.
by Sundog65
Sun Jan 29, 2017 4:54 pm
Forum: Trouble Shooting
Topic: Bike Not Starting (2006 Yamaha V-Star XVS1100)
Replies: 8
Views: 39119

Re: Bike Not Starting (2006 Yamaha V-Star XVS1100)

Thanks for the tip on the Clymer manual. I have a Haynes that I think is difficult to follow and have lousy pictures.
by Sundog65
Tue Nov 01, 2016 2:24 pm
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: Manual for 1983 Honda Magna V45?
Replies: 3
Views: 11385

Re: Manual for 1983 Honda Magna V45?

There is also one for an 82 Magna on Amazon for $30.
by Sundog65
Tue Nov 01, 2016 2:13 pm
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: Manual for 1983 Honda Magna V45?
Replies: 3
Views: 11385

Re: Manual for 1983 Honda Magna V45?

I found a couple of Owner's Manuals for sale on eBay for $15.
Hope this helps.
by Sundog65
Sun Oct 30, 2016 3:23 pm
Forum: Maintenance & Appearance
Topic: Exhaust pipe discoloration
Replies: 11
Views: 30368

Re: Exhaust pipe discoloration

That is very cool. Thanks for the picture. I'll post a picture if I decide to do it.
by Sundog65
Fri Oct 28, 2016 5:22 pm
Forum: Maintenance & Appearance
Topic: Exhaust pipe discoloration
Replies: 11
Views: 30368

Re: Exhaust pipe discoloration

Interesting idea!
by Sundog65
Wed Oct 26, 2016 4:33 pm
Forum: Maintenance & Appearance
Topic: Exhaust pipe discoloration
Replies: 11
Views: 30368

Re: Exhaust pipe discoloration

Guess I learn to like it. Thanks.