Tons of Questions

[cr125drew]

Questions for YOU

Ok, so I have lots of questions. To anyone that helps answer them, thank you in advance.

1. How is the quality of side panels made by Polisport?

2. How well are the Acerbis plastic matched to stock Honda colors?

3. Does WD-40 coat rotors and get "soaken up" by brake pads, making them not as effective?


4. What is the best way to repair scratches in red plastic (ones that make it look lighter) and scratches in white plastic (ie side panels)?


Again, thank you for any help.

 

[darringer]

I can answer number 3. Metcalf is on average about 1000ft above sea level.

 

[cr125drew]

I can answer number 3. Metcalf is on average about 1000ft above sea level.

Oh, ok. That'll help me. :cool: Do you go riding there a lot?

 

[darringer]

During the summer I ride the track there. Probably a couple times a month. Some of the little trails are fun to ride. It's the only track around that I know of that lets you water down the track during the summer when it's dry. I also ride Carnegie for the hillclimbing and some track, but it's tough in the hot summer. Once in a while I make it down to Hollister. Between being so busy at work and dealing with family illness there's been no time to ride lately.

 

[cr125drew]

I'm sorry about that. :( I need to hit up Carnegie again, I don't think I've been there in over a year!

During the summer I ride the track there. Probably a couple times a month. Some of the little trails are fun to ride. It's the only track around that I know of that lets you water down the track during the summer when it's dry. I also ride Carnegie for the hillclimbing and some track, but it's tough in the hot summer. Once in a while I make it down to Hollister. Between being so busy at work and dealing with family illness there's been no time to ride lately.

 

[cr125drew]

Anybody have any good ideas?

 

[cr125drew]

Any input? :think:

 

[Colorado]

4. I just bought some stuff that's supposed to restore plastic. Haven't had time to try it yet. I'll let you know.

 

[cr125drew]

Yeah, that'd be helpful. Thank you very much. :)

4. I just bought some stuff that's supposed to restore plastic. Haven't had time to try it yet. I'll let you know.

 

[Rich Rohrich]

3. Does WD-40 coat rotors and get "soaken up" by brake pads, making them not as effective?

Yes.

 

[i_955]

WD-40 works great to get dirt out of scratches in pastic.

 

[+30]

plastic renew

as far as plastic stuff goes, I tried that plastic renew, its a little effort but the plastic looks great.that is until you dump the bike and the nail polish like clear epoxy chips and spiderwebs. makes a bike look years younger for sales purposes though

 

[cr125drew]

Thank you everyone for the tips! I will try not to go WD-40 crazy next time on my bike. :laugh:

 

[windsormw]

Yes.

agreed

 

[MadArrow]

Reminds me of a friend who sprayed WD-40 on his brakes bwecause they were squeaking. Fixed the squeak :laugh:

 

[cr125drew]

I have been more worried about any exposed steel. Do his brakes still brake okay, or is it a noticeable change in the power?

Reminds me of a friend who sprayed WD-40 on his brakes bwecause they were squeaking. Fixed the squeak :laugh: