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Fuel tank needs cleaning
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<blockquote data-quote="davidd" data-source="post: 96569" data-attributes="member: 1177"><p>Chris,</p><p></p><p>Welcome! The bike looks quite nice. </p><p></p><p>The tail light is not correct, but it is much better in the dark than the original. An LED replica of the original "STOP" tail light would do nicely. The tank looks lovely, but it looks like a restoration to me. Originals have no clear coat and a rarely shiny. The transfers on original tanks were painted over with varnish and would be somewhat cracked by now. Most are just gone from years of rubbing.</p><p></p><p>I always clean the tank with acetone or industrial chemicals that require safety gear and will damage the paint. (Usually, original baked enamel will be fine with chemicals).</p><p></p><p>You are lucky to have folding foot rests! It may be the angle, but it looks like you have sidecar handlebars. Stock bars a painted black, like yours. The stainless mudguards are a nice touch also, but aluminum were stock.</p><p></p><p>Lots of Comet lovers here!</p><p></p><p>Best of luck,</p><p></p><p>David</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="davidd, post: 96569, member: 1177"] Chris, Welcome! The bike looks quite nice. The tail light is not correct, but it is much better in the dark than the original. An LED replica of the original "STOP" tail light would do nicely. The tank looks lovely, but it looks like a restoration to me. Originals have no clear coat and a rarely shiny. The transfers on original tanks were painted over with varnish and would be somewhat cracked by now. Most are just gone from years of rubbing. I always clean the tank with acetone or industrial chemicals that require safety gear and will damage the paint. (Usually, original baked enamel will be fine with chemicals). You are lucky to have folding foot rests! It may be the angle, but it looks like you have sidecar handlebars. Stock bars a painted black, like yours. The stainless mudguards are a nice touch also, but aluminum were stock. Lots of Comet lovers here! Best of luck, David [/QUOTE]
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