I was wondering what would be the best thing to clean the magnesium cases on my engine with? I know it's best to keep water away from Magnesium but I want to freshen up my bike. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
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91 851 Raymond Roche Racing
96 916
01 996
02 998R #454
02 998R #450
"Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs even though checkered by failure, than to rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy nor suffer much because they live in the gray twilight that knows neither victory nor defeat."
You might find it difficult to clean up that cover. The green sealer as used on mag has a flat finish and is slightly porous which soaks up oil etc. I'd have a go at it with mineral spirits to dilute and lift the oil then give er with dish washing detergent.
You might find it difficult to clean up that cover. The green sealer as used on mag has a flat finish and is slightly porous which soaks up oil etc. I'd have a go at it with mineral spirits to dilute and lift the oil then give er with dish washing detergent.
+1 on that. Try some Dawn that will cut the oil. You definitely do not want to use a caustic cleaner. I'm also leery of Simple Green. I've heard numerous stories about it and aluminum, but I've not experienced it firsthand.
Thanks for the input guys. I have had a bad experience with Simple Green on a carbon fender on a 996 track bike I had but I still use a diluted mix on my 998R with no issue.
To answer the question...the bike is a rare 1991 Raymond Roche. One of the actual homologation bikes brought into the country but was never raced. I think it's the only one in the country. The bike has Tricolore pipes on it now for street use. The race Termis are too loud so they are in the spares crate. If anyone is interested I'll post some pics and info. Thanks for the help.
Hailwood I sent you an email about Corse parts for my 998R. Thanks
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91 851 Raymond Roche Racing
96 916
01 996
02 998R #454
02 998R #450
"Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs even though checkered by failure, than to rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy nor suffer much because they live in the gray twilight that knows neither victory nor defeat."
Absolutely beautiful bike SPS--I love the look of the the reverse megaphone exhaust as well--It blends with that bike perfectly. The F4 Senna is also drop dead gorgeous!
Absolutely beautiful bike SPS--I love the look of the the reverse megaphone exhaust as well--It blends with that bike perfectly. The F4 Senna is also drop dead gorgeous!
Thanks a lot for the compliments. I agree. I wasn't really feeling the mega pipes at first but they do have a beautiful sound. I will be putting the Race Termis back on soon.
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91 851 Raymond Roche Racing
96 916
01 996
02 998R #454
02 998R #450
"Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs even though checkered by failure, than to rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy nor suffer much because they live in the gray twilight that knows neither victory nor defeat."
"Exercise restraint and discipline, only responding to posts from legit customers and those with constructive positive intent, you will find that the handgrenades explode harmlessly. You have many satisfied customers who are happy to have the parts you've made. My suggestion to you is keep making good parts, keep getting more customers, take care of them and let them speak for you."
"Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs even though checkered by failure, than to rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy nor suffer much because they live in the gray twilight that knows neither victory nor defeat."
"Exercise restraint and discipline, only responding to posts from legit customers and those with constructive positive intent, you will find that the handgrenades explode harmlessly. You have many satisfied customers who are happy to have the parts you've made. My suggestion to you is keep making good parts, keep getting more customers, take care of them and let them speak for you."
You can buy the green finish at Aircraft Spruce, if it comes to that. Nice bike.
I looked on Spruce, Wag etc. for the green mag primer as it does a great job of blocking oxygen impingement. Couldn't find it. Do you have a part number or catalog page? I can get it from an industrial distributor in 5 gallon pails but eff that..........
I looked on Spruce, Wag etc. for the green mag primer as it does a great job of blocking oxygen impingement. Couldn't find it. Do you have a part number or catalog page? I can get it from an industrial distributor in 5 gallon pails but eff that..........
"Exercise restraint and discipline, only responding to posts from legit customers and those with constructive positive intent, you will find that the handgrenades explode harmlessly. You have many satisfied customers who are happy to have the parts you've made. My suggestion to you is keep making good parts, keep getting more customers, take care of them and let them speak for you."
Cleaning Magnesium
The race Termis are too loud so they are in the spares crate. If anyone is interested I'll post some pics and info. Thanks for the help.
I wasn't really feeling the mega pipes at first but they do have a beautiful sound. I will be putting the Race Termis back on soon.
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