1985 rm 125

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RmTony

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i have a nice 1985 rm 125 bored and worked, my question is the rims are OEM and dull looking but not all scratched up or banged up, how would i go about get SHINE back too them, also same for the swing arm and the floating suspension link, those have black spots, how can i get those aluminum parts looking new or almost new?

 

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• Aug 12, 2012

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Flitz Metal Polish

http://www.flitz-polish.com/?leadsource=PS114&s_kwcid=TC|6221|flitz||S|e|7816587379&gclid=CP_568qk47ECFUTAKgodknYATA

 

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pretty pricey stuff..

 

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• Aug 13, 2012

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You get what you pay for. Simichrome also works well and is available at most shops.

 

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And, a tube of simichrome tends to last me about 20 years. Mainly because I gave up worrying about polishing things.

 

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Lol @ 2strokerfun. I use 800 grit sandpaper to get through the discoloration then some 1000 grit and then some Mothers. Looks like chrome when you're done.

 

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how do change the throttle cable? i do not see any screws in the slide.

 

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Pull the return spring up away from the slide then the cable should slip down and out of the slide.

 

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i tried that, doesn't work. maybe i will buy a new slide.