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restoring triple clamp to original finish.
My triple clamp has some light scratches from the key ring rubbing it for 20k miles. What's the technique for restoring the brushed aluminum to its original finish?
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10-01-2009, 04:30 PM
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I'd be interested in knowing this as well. It appears to have some sort of clear coat, although I'm not really familiar about the finishing process of various metals. It's probably going to end up being more trouble than it's worth in the end unfortunately.
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10-01-2009, 05:24 PM
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I think it has a anodized coating. You could paint it or get one of these.
 
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10-01-2009, 05:25 PM
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10-01-2009, 05:33 PM
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Powder-coat it!
Simple
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10-01-2009, 05:57 PM
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Who>?
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 Who makes that tri-clamp? TIA~! Best!
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10-01-2009, 05:59 PM
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Motoyoyo clamps installed |
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10-01-2009, 06:11 PM
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10-01-2009, 07:33 PM
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A Little Insanity
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******'s motorcycle writings Did you see this?  There was a guy selling stronger-looking triple-clamps for the R1100S. I was so annoyed at the baloney and ballyhoo (not to mention major peculiarities related to money) that I wrote this. I'm still steaming too much about the FRK and its merchants to write coherently; but that's next. TRIPLE CLAMP BLING 2009 March 25 Ben ****** Toronto The need for rigidity in front suspensions
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10-02-2009, 08:23 AM
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Nice Product!
Had the experience of riding an "S" with Motoyoyo's Clamps.
Nice Stuff! Guess BMW followed suit: 
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10-02-2009, 09:32 AM
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jeez boxercup, you somehow didn't copy/paste the part where he took a stab at me.
really though...not worth the effort.
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10-02-2009, 09:45 AM
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Brad Sorry!
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Really though...not worth the effort You are right! How is the left coast - Do you ride all year?? I am scrambling to get some rides in before first snow ~ - If there is snow?
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10-02-2009, 10:01 AM
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yea, we can normally ride all year, but stay off the roads for most of the summer.
too many squids trying to be organ donors out there in summertime. the good season around here just got started. ben's site is a giggle. i've never seen so many footnotes, many of which seem to be longer than the referring text itself. i thought the rambler was a car made by dodge. not so sure anymore.
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Not What it use to Be
Greetings,
My the board has changed. I miss the good times and the experts that have migrated elsewhere. Not that they can't be with us, they are just not here... Nice work Roger and thanks for keeping it real. Best to all for a Great Friday nite ride!
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10-02-2009, 01:01 PM
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steel wool
Tried some 0 steel wool on it last night and it cleaned up nicely. I think the key is to use very fine wool like 0 or finer, depending on how deep the scratches are.
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10-02-2009, 01:05 PM
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see if you can wake up sand city flyer (jerry from monterey).
he took his stock triple clamps and created an awesome finish...all by hand. good woodworking shops carry steel wool in even finer increments (0000 and beyond).
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