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I dropped her today...

Started by bucks1605, July 24, 2008, 07:19:34 PM

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bucks1605

No, not my bike, my helmet. I sat it on the seat (bad idea) and went to lock the forks, the sudden movement knocked it right off. My shield got some scuff marks from the blacktop and I was wondering how I should go about removing the marks. I tried scratching them off with my finger a little, just wondering if there is a better way.

Here's a pic of the damaged visor.

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El motociclista

#2
Looks like you have skidmarks on your bedsheets

Oh, about the visor... Well, try some vinegar. It's a very good cleaner for many things. Use a very fine cloth that wont scratch the visor.
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Quote from: El motociclista on July 24, 2008, 09:56:13 PM
Looks like you have skidmarks on your bedsheets

Oh, about the visor... Well, try some vinegar. It's a very good cleaner for many things. Use a very fine cloth that wont scratch the visor.

ya i agree i keep trying to see a helmet or somthing in the pic and i just can do it
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Pigeonroost

WD-40 will remove the "skid marks" and then mild detergent/water will remove the WD-40.  If surface scratched, get a new visor.

prs

lewismug

#6
Hell, ride with the marks on there and tell all the ladies about how you laid it down @ 150mph, and then went off for a cup of tea.  :cheers:  ;)

Quote from: DoD#i on July 24, 2008, 07:26:17 PM
Meguire's (sp?) mirror glaze. Two step plastic polishing system.


+1 Great stuff.

bucks1605

Quote from: lewismug on July 25, 2008, 07:59:21 AM
Hell, ride with the marks on there and tell all the ladies about how you laid it down @ 150mph, and then went off for a cup of tea.  :cheers:  ;)

Quote from: DoD#i on July 24, 2008, 07:26:17 PM
Meguire's (sp?) mirror glaze. Two step plastic polishing system.


+1 Great stuff.

:laugh:

I might go down because of those marks, they're distracting!

Thanks for the advice guys, I'll try the WD-40 or vinegar first since I have them both.
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1996 GS500E Sold 03/03/09

sledge

If its scratched you will never get it perfect again no matter what you do or use.......buy a new visor and save yourself the time and effort.

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