KX Riders

Maintenance & Technical => KX500 Original => Topic started by: reklessj on May 15, 2016, 02:56:56 PM

Title: Lower fork tube ?
Post by: reklessj on May 15, 2016, 02:56:56 PM

So while I was cleaning my bike today I noticed that when I got lodged in the rocks at the D38 GP, I scratched up my lower fork tube. Doesn't feel real rough and don't see any leaking from seals yet but coating is down to dull metal. What should I do? Run it till I have an issue, that's the way I normally roll? Who does a good job of recoating?

Title: Re: Lower fork tube ?
Post by: reklessj on May 15, 2016, 03:11:56 PM

Right on, I knew I liked your style!!

Title: Re: Lower fork tube ?
Post by: bandit88 on May 17, 2016, 05:24:07 AM

Fill in with clear nail polish and then polish smooth.

Title: Re: Lower fork tube ?
Post by: reklessj on May 17, 2016, 06:04:31 AM

Quote from: bandit88 on May 17, 2016, 05:24:07 AM

Fill in with clear nail polish and then polish smooth.

What would I smooth it with?

Title: Re: Lower fork tube ?
Post by: bandit88 on May 17, 2016, 10:00:23 AM

I would oil some high grit sandpaper, something like 1500-2000.  Done that in the past on some old 70s enduros and it worked out well.  Just take it slow and check your work periodically with your fingernail. 

Title: Re: Lower fork tube ?
Post by: reklessj on May 17, 2016, 10:57:57 AM

Quote from: bandit88 on May 17, 2016, 10:00:23 AM

I would oil some high grit sandpaper, something like 1500-2000.  Done that in the past on some old 70s enduros and it worked out well.  Just take it slow and check your work periodically with your fingernail. 

cool thanks bandit

Title: Re: Lower fork tube ?
Post by: reklessj on May 17, 2016, 04:02:17 PM

Quote from: Motorrad on May 17, 2016, 03:57:44 PM

Just pee on it and go for a ride

My piss will eat right through em!! I will have Mike piss on it  :lol: