Another Italian followed me home...

[jeeper]

If you beat Brian I'll take you to lunch

Better get you pocket book out. I bet he does.

 

[anderson750]

You will be fine with the v where it is.

 

[Tonkaman]

Better get you pocket book out. I bet he does.

I think you owe us both for talking us into this insanity!

You will be fine with the v where it is.

Oh good, that’s a relief. Thanks.

 

[Tonkaman]

I’m having a few small issues with the bike.

First off my new x-ring chain rusts every time I take it out. Is the problem my chain or lube? How can I clean up the chain thoroughly? Should I soak it or just brush it off?

My rear disc is star shaped and each of the “tips” stick out past the pads. It causing abnormal wear to the rotor. Should I grind it down flush or replace?? It’s not that old of a rotor.


Last is my left frame guard. In the 35 miles I raced, my boots managed to rub right through the frame guard! I’m pretty sure this is from a new pair of boots that grip extremely well. I can’t beleive it took it clear down to bare metal in one spot!! Anyone try the Acerbis aftermarket ones? Will it solve my problem?

 

[jeeper]

Your boots wore out your guard?? yikes. do they make a metal replacement?

 

[Gravy]

I wouldn't worry about the rotor. Wire brush should take care of the rust on that chain.
What kind of awesome boots do you have that will tear right through frame guards?
Text me if you need Acerbis stuff.

 

[rholbrook]

Do you get leg pump from griping your bike that hard? You normally squeeze your tank with your legs.

 

[Tonkaman]

Your boots wore out your guard?? yikes. do they make a metal replacement?

Not that I’ve seen but Acerbis sells aftermarket ones that look beefier. I never thought them to be a wear item!

I wouldn't worry about the rotor. Wire brush should take care of the rust on that chain.
What kind of awesome boots do you have that will tear right through frame guards?
Text me if you need Acerbis stuff.

I have been scrubbing it with a brush, but I don’t understand why it’s rusting so easily. Do you guys have similar issues with your chains? Is it because I use chain wax instead of a petroleum base lube?

I bought some Fox Instinct Offroads, they have a rubber grip that runs all the way up the inside of each leg. I noticed it was wearing the anodizing off of my clutch cover on the first ride too.

Do you get let pump from griping your bike that hard? You normally squeeze your tank with your legs.

This bike is too skinny! Seriously there’s not enough meat up to to pinch with the knees

 

[Gravy]

Those boots look awesome! I almost bought those too, but found some Forma Predators on clearance. I couldn't trust my worn out Tech 5s after my toes got broken.

No idea why it's rusting fast. Maybe try the other lube?

 

[Tonkaman]

Those boots look awesome! I almost bought those too, but found some Forma Predators on clearance. I couldn't trust my worn out Tech 5s after my toes got broken.

No idea why it's rusting fast. Maybe try the other lube?

Yeah I don’t blame you, I’d kick them tech 5 to the curb too! I’ll have to check out your Predators, I haven’t seen them in person.

 

[Gravy]

So after much abuse, Derek's pipe was pretty hammered.



So brought it up the my shop and I got the Scalvini fixed.


Before:


After:

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After:


And cleaned.

 

[Tonkaman]

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So after much abuse, Derek's pipe was pretty hammered.



So brought it up the my shop and I got the Scalvini fixed.


Before:
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After:
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And cleaned.
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Sweet picture! That wash was some serious work.

The pipe looks great. Thanks for the quick fix

 

[anderson750]

Should I post the pics of the pipe for Jacks 125 you fixed?

 

[Gravy]

Derek fixed a pipe for you?

 

[anderson750]

Derek fixed a pipe for you?

No......the one you did

 

[2002maniac]

Can you provide any intel on that wash? It's near Santa Clara, right? I'd love to check it out next time I'm down there.

 

[rholbrook]

Those Scalvini's are so pretty when they are new

 

[Tonkaman]

Those Scalvini's are so pretty when they are new

Yes they are! I clear coated it with 4 coats before ever mounting it to the bike. It’s not pretty anymore, but it’s been surprisingly strong