The solid aluminum wheels on the Harley Davidson Vrods are notorious for pitting and oxidation. The good news is that they can be brought back to life and look better than new!
My method:
Remove wheel from bike
Remove brake discs
Make sturdy base high enough to slide an old broom through the axle and support weight of wheel.
Slide a wheel spacer onto the broom handle between wood & wheel.
Screw in stopper screws to prevent wheel from rolling off bench.
Halogen light clamped down.
Next I will be using 2 inch masking tape to cover the entire tire to prevent it from getting mucky and having to clean it later.
Now here is where things can vary...
The aluminum on this wheel is quite oxidized and is also pitted. So in this case I will have to do some sanding to get it smooth before Polishing can begin.
If you’re wheel isn’t pitted you’re lucky and can skip the sanding & go right to polishing.
Remember to wear gloves and mask to protect yourself.
26 ноя 2021
