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ziggy stardust

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$14 GTR kickstart.
« on: August 17, 2013, 12:29:12 PM »
Bought this kickstart from Mistermonkeyclaw for $14 on eBay last week, little interest in the bidding probably due to it's rusty condition. I'd like to show our readers just what can be done in restoring such an item without re chroming, just final polishing.

Yes leave it in the rain or damp conditions and it will rust, if you would want to store a finished piece like this then lightly grease it. The reason I've gone down this road is because my re chromed kickstart catches the front footrest bolt head and marks it and that's no good for shows, this one I'll use for riding the bike and it won't matter if it gets marked and will always polish out.

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Re: $14 GTR kickstart.
« Reply #1 on: August 17, 2013, 12:45:07 PM »
Good job Z!

I was watching that auction myself and was also kinda amazed it went for so little.  :o
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Re: $14 GTR kickstart.
« Reply #2 on: August 18, 2013, 01:48:00 PM »
that eBay seller is about 1 hour away from me. I've been tempted to see the yard where he operates, but he's only open weekdays and an item hasn't had quite enough allure to take a vacation day for the sake of making the trip. Looks like a cheap way to have the bike available for show or go.
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