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    #16
    Notice in the pic the condition of the exhaust when I first saw it in the guys shed. Completely covered in surface rust.

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    Last edited by Bobbys 94; 06-17-2024, 12:59 PM.
    1977 GS750
    1978 GS750
    1979 GS750L
    1980 GS550e
    1978 KZ1000
    1975 Honda XL350 K1

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      #17
      Now look at the final result of my cleaning the surface rust off. The entire exhaust was covered in surface rust.

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      1977 GS750
      1978 GS750
      1979 GS750L
      1980 GS550e
      1978 KZ1000
      1975 Honda XL350 K1

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        #18
        Picture below is the "Miricale" stuff used to clean the surface rust. It was designed to clean surface imperfections off of blued gun parts. I use it all the time restoring pre WW2 Winchester Lever guns. Doesn't harm the original bluing on the old firearm.
        I use it along with WD40 and elbow grease.
        Note that I soaked the exhaust in WD40 for a couple weeks before trying to remove the surface rust.

        "If the rust has penetrated the chrome down to the metal, this stuff will Not fix that"

        Steel wool and or scotchbrite will leave scratches on the chrome, this stuff does not.

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        Last edited by Bobbys 94; 06-17-2024, 12:52 PM.
        1977 GS750
        1978 GS750
        1979 GS750L
        1980 GS550e
        1978 KZ1000
        1975 Honda XL350 K1

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          #19
          Nice find and beautiful restoration.

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            #20
            Originally posted by jdub6092 View Post
            Nice find and beautiful restoration.
            Thank you jdub for the kind words
            1977 GS750
            1978 GS750
            1979 GS750L
            1980 GS550e
            1978 KZ1000
            1975 Honda XL350 K1

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              #21
              Originally posted by Bobbys 94 View Post
              Picture below is the "Miricale" stuff used to clean the surface rust. It was designed to clean surface imperfections off of blued gun parts. I use it all the time restoring pre WW2 Winchester Lever guns. Doesn't harm the original bluing on the old firearm.
              I use it along with WD40 and elbow grease.
              Note that I soaked the exhaust in WD40 for a couple weeks before trying to remove the surface rust.

              "If the rust has penetrated the chrome down to the metal, this stuff will Not fix that"

              Steel wool and or scotchbrite will leave scratches on the chrome, this stuff does not.

              IMG_1482.jpg
              Thanks for the heads-upon that product. Never heard of it.
              Have used 0000 steel wool and Autosol with decent results. Might give this one a try.
              2@ \'78 GS1000

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                #22
                I second what Steve said, would sure fit the gallery of the other "'bikes of the month"'. Also, for what it did to that exhaust system, that Frontier metal cleaner and rust remover could be helpful if it were in the "tips & tricks" section.
                1983 GS1100E, 1983 CB1100F, 1991 GSX1100G, 1996 Kaw. ZL600 Eliminator, 1999 Bandit 1200S, 2005 Bandit 1200S, 2000 Kaw. ZRX 1100

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                  #23
                  Originally posted by steve murdoch View Post

                  Thanks for the heads-upon that product. Never heard of it.
                  Have used 0000 steel wool and Autosol with decent results. Might give this one a try.
                  0000 wool or scotchbrite will leave scratches on chrome, though they may be tiny, this stuff will not.
                  1977 GS750
                  1978 GS750
                  1979 GS750L
                  1980 GS550e
                  1978 KZ1000
                  1975 Honda XL350 K1

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                    #24
                    Originally posted by rphillips View Post
                    I second what Steve said, would sure fit the gallery of the other "'bikes of the month"'. Also, for what it did to that exhaust system, that Frontier metal cleaner and rust remover could be helpful if it were in the "tips & tricks" section.
                    Went there and posted my friend.
                    1977 GS750
                    1978 GS750
                    1979 GS750L
                    1980 GS550e
                    1978 KZ1000
                    1975 Honda XL350 K1

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                      #25
                      Originally posted by Bobbys 94 View Post
                      Picture below is the "Miricale" stuff used to clean the surface rust. It was designed to clean surface imperfections off of blued gun parts. I use it all the time restoring pre WW2 Winchester Lever guns. Doesn't harm the original bluing on the old firearm.
                      I use it along with WD40 and elbow grease.
                      Note that I soaked the exhaust in WD40 for a couple weeks before trying to remove the surface rust.

                      "If the rust has penetrated the chrome down to the metal, this stuff will Not fix that"

                      Steel wool and or scotchbrite will leave scratches on the chrome, this stuff does not.

                      IMG_1482.jpg
                      Wow...impressive job! Well done.
                      I too have used the 0000 wool and autosol....I have never heard of Frontier but will look to get some. Great to learn something new. Thanks
                      No signature :(

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                        #26
                        Nice restoration!
                        1982 GS1100EZ, second owner, 11,000 miles
                        2000 XR650R, plated

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                          #27
                          Great JOB.Was this a complete nut and bolt strip down job or in frame

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                            #28
                            Originally posted by hampshiregsx View Post
                            Great JOB.Was this a complete nut and bolt strip down job or in frame
                            Thank you. I did not remove the engine from the frame but everything else came off and was serviced.
                            1977 GS750
                            1978 GS750
                            1979 GS750L
                            1980 GS550e
                            1978 KZ1000
                            1975 Honda XL350 K1

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                              #29
                              Excellent job,I am working on a 1981 GSX750 here in the UK,still a long way to go

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                                #30
                                Beautiful bike. A lot of effort went into it, you can tell. The exhaust is amazing, Did the tank and body parts just need to be cleaned up rather then re-painted?
                                1979 GS1000S,

                                1982 Honda CX500 Turbo, 1982 Honda MB5 w/CR80 motor, 1977 Honda "nekid" Goldwing, 1976 Honda CB550F cafe', 1972 Honda XL250 cafe'

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