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handy00man · 11-07-2008, 02:15 PM

Wanted to say hello

I did a quick introduction in the genrel descussion forum. But I wanted to introduce myself here also.

I live in Marion SC (45mi from Myrtle Beach). Just bought my first bike, a '94 VT600 Shadow. It had been in storage for a while, but had it checked mechanicly and is in great shape. Just needs the rust cleaned up and some TLC. I know a few other riders locally but they all have HD and when I metion I have a Honda I get a condasending "good for you" or "thats nice". So I wanted to find some other Honda owners to talk to.

highlandman · 11-07-2008, 03:01 PM

Welcome!
Keep your eyes peeled for meetups - we're just getting this Carolinas forum started. And good luck with the new-to-you scoot.
Do you want me to put a pin on the map for you?
-Glenn

ddlyle · 11-07-2008, 07:36 PM

Welcome from the southern end of SC (Hilton Head).
As far as your bike that sat-up for a while....Sea Foam is a good gas additive to help clean out the carbs. If not in Wally world, you can find it at Advance Auto Parts.

Autosol is a great product for rust.
http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/revie...osolReview.htm

thebabbster · 11-07-2008, 10:15 PM

Hi and welcome from the midlands of SC. Look forward to meeting and riding with you real soon.

PrincessDiana · 11-07-2008, 11:19 PM

Welcome to the group. Hope to see you at a meet and greet that's planned.

Also, like a previous post had mentioned, Seafoam works wonders. I know it did a great job on my 03 VLX that sat for a year in someones garage before I got it. Even if you don't have problems, I still use it to run through every five hundred miles.

Again, Welcome.

Patrice and Dave

handy00man · 11-11-2008, 04:31 PM

Thanks for the advice about the Seafoam. I had a friend help me clean the carb. But I'll keep it in mind to keep it clean like PrincessDiana suggests. As far as the rust I'll try anything. Most of it is on the exposed parts of the frame and not too bad. So it is a matter of sand and repaint. But there are a few places in the chrome that it got under it. I know that once it is under the chrome the only solutions are to have it re-chromed or replace it. But for now I'll clean it as best I can and keep it coated with wax. But any other advise is more than welcome.

11-07-2008, 02:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
handy00man Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marion, SC Posts: 17	new member from SC Wanted to say hello I did a quick introduction in the genrel descussion forum. But I wanted to introduce myself here also. I live in Marion SC (45mi from Myrtle Beach). Just bought my first bike, a '94 VT600 Shadow. It had been in storage for a while, but had it checked mechanicly and is in great shape. Just needs the rust cleaned up and some TLC. I know a few other riders locally but they all have HD and when I metion I have a Honda I get a condasending "good for you" or "thats nice". So I wanted to find some other Honda owners to talk to.

11-07-2008, 03:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
highlandman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Simpsonville, SC USA Posts: 1,178	Welcome! Keep your eyes peeled for meetups - we're just getting this Carolinas forum started. And good luck with the new-to-you scoot. Do you want me to put a pin on the map for you? -Glenn __________________ 2002 VLX Deluxe Ride bell by Lisa AND Kara

11-07-2008, 07:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
ddlyle Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 539	Welcome from the southern end of SC (Hilton Head). As far as your bike that sat-up for a while....Sea Foam is a good gas additive to help clean out the carbs. If not in Wally world, you can find it at Advance Auto Parts. Autosol is a great product for rust. http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/revie...osolReview.htm __________________ There are 10 kinds of people in this world, those that understand binary and those that don't. '99 Spirit 1100

11-07-2008, 10:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
thebabbster Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Beech Island,SC Posts: 226	Hi and welcome from the midlands of SC. Look forward to meeting and riding with you real soon. __________________ '96 VT1100C2 A.C.E.

11-07-2008, 11:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
PrincessDiana Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Midlands of South Carolina Posts: 220	Welcome to the group. Hope to see you at a meet and greet that's planned. Also, like a previous post had mentioned, Seafoam works wonders. I know it did a great job on my 03 VLX that sat for a year in someones garage before I got it. Even if you don't have problems, I still use it to run through every five hundred miles. Again, Welcome. Patrice and Dave __________________ 1999 Honda Shadow ACE Tornado aka Torry 2003 Honda Shadow VLX Princess (for sale)

11-11-2008, 04:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
handy00man Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marion, SC Posts: 17	Thanks to everyone Thanks for the advice about the Seafoam. I had a friend help me clean the carb. But I'll keep it in mind to keep it clean like PrincessDiana suggests. As far as the rust I'll try anything. Most of it is on the exposed parts of the frame and not too bad. So it is a matter of sand and repaint. But there are a few places in the chrome that it got under it. I know that once it is under the chrome the only solutions are to have it re-chromed or replace it. But for now I'll clean it as best I can and keep it coated with wax. But any other advise is more than welcome.

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