It took a while but acetone finally took out 99% of the REDKOTE from the tank. I ordered up a Caswell's kit and will give it a go tomorrow!...
They are "OK" quality, not great, not horrible. I used them on my 5th gen VFR for both the headset and the fork seals. I did not have any issues,...
Welcome! Best bike I have owned by far....5th gen!
Well, it looks like Acetone takes off Redkote pretty well.....$35.00 worth of Redkote and $17.00 of Acetone....what a waste of time this...
You can, but it is not the same strength as the "Good Old Days" Thank goodness. You also used to be able to buy carbon tetrachloride (which...
That's the problem, I DO care. That is why this is so difficult. The City of Houston will take waste MEK or Acetone but they only accept it 2...
I know you are right and I will probably go this route. I just need to figure out what is better, MEK or Acetone. I think Home Depot sells...
Like he said!
Whoops! Sorry about that. It's like a fine wine, right? Better with age.....!
This THING from hell is keeping me from riding the bike. I have done (2) coats with the REDKOTE and it still leaks and the gas has a red/pink...
Thanks, it is a seemingly never ending task to get this bike on the road! It looks like yours was in much better shape so hopefully you wont...
One day at a time these days! Good progress and the frame looks fantastic.
Nice write up, absolutely lovely build. I am excited for you to get it going finally. So....you got $400.00 in it? LOL
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I'll bet you are glad that is over. 3 hours seems pretty quick for that job! Looking good. -Jim
Nice, looking forward to seeing it!
Crazy nice! the stripe looks like it is OEM. I still can't believe how nice this bike looks, brand new just like the one I put together out...
Hopefully that happens here!
My son's 1988 Cannondale SR2000, mostly original will all Dura Ace components. Back before they figured out how to make Aluminum frames ride...
[ATTACH] Captain 80's hooked me up with a new to me rear shock and finally got it installed today. Nice hydraulic sound when I bounce up and...
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