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Scored both of these in a weeks time for mere dollars. Was gonna flip them as I have too many projects, but it's hard to let go of these rare birds, so I decided to start on them over the weekend. My goal is to just simply clean the parts they came with. I will update pics as they come along. I expect to have them completed within the next couple of weeks, since I don't have to do much parts sourcing.

The CW

The night I found it.

After an OA bath, and some T.Wax chrome polish.

After cleaning it's parts, and adding a few pieces from the stock

The Vector

All in all, this is in nice condition. I did find a tiny key hole crack, but it is no big deal to me on a piece like this. Since it physically resembles all the "Mark" series Vectors, aside from the extra bridge, I considered having custom "? Mark" decals made.

Day of find

After OA bath

These I scored in the same lot as the CW, and it's obvious where they are going. The bolt and wedge were actually corroded to the bars, and took some effort to get it to loose. At first, I though it had been cross threaded.

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Mazda Downunder · 2012-06-05 3:00am

They look great mate, love the CW, and buy that Vector will turn out great! I will be watching this thread mate.

markyp · 2012-06-05 3:03am

wow,why cant i find anything like that!!!im a sucker for a cw,i had a nos zx frameset,sold it last year tho,i still have a zx and a pistol pete tho.looks like it cleaned up real nice,and to find a vector as well!!

tiggy1190 · 2012-06-05 4:09pm

markyp wrote:
wow,why cant i find anything like that!!!im a sucker for a cw,i had a nos zx frameset,sold it last year tho,i still have a zx and a pistol pete tho.looks like it cleaned up real nice,and to find a vector as well!!

This is my first CW! Always loved them, but never had an opportunity to own one. To find a Vector is too cool, but to find Vector bars the following week. well it was fate.

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SKYWAYNE1026 · 2012-06-05 6:07pm

what kind of OA bath process are you using? you get amazing results!

tiggy1190 · 2012-06-05 6:25pm

SKYWAYNE1026 wrote:
what kind of OA bath process are you using? you get amazing results!

Thank! I use the typical deck cleaner, and just let it sit. I use a 000 steel wool, and very lightly rub where the toothbrush can't get to, and then I use Turtle Wax chrome polish. I always notice a major difference after the first pass of the steel wool. I think it's the polish IMO. All the ones I have done have turned out the same way, and I use all the same chemicals, and process.

SKYWAYNE1026 · 2012-06-05 9:44pm

I use the deck cleaner and steel wool as well, I'm going to have to try the polish, thanks.

tiggy1190 · 2012-06-07 3:13am

One of the "NC Rider" members suggested I use a dual brake on the Vector. I like that idea, thanks Mark!

ridingdirty42 · 2012-06-07 11:37am

What's the mixture of deck cleaner to water?

erdalicious · 2012-06-07 11:41am

they turned out nicely bro!

LIFE BEHIND BARS · 2012-06-07 1:19pm

What a double score!The CW is nice but the Vector and bars is a frickin home run!!!

mongoosefreak · 2012-06-07 1:22pm

tiggy1190 · 2012-06-07 1:25pm

ridingdirty42 wrote:
What's the mixture of deck cleaner to water?

9-1 (gals) ratio. It works quicker in a smaller concentration, but who needs quick. I use a 10 gallon waste basket, and it's just tall enough to get over half of the frame in at once. I let it sit for a good 2hrs before I ever begin to wipe it down. I think it all goes to the polish though. I use a soft terry cloth rag, and hand polish. I use a longer one to do a back, and forth high speed buff while holding the part between my knees. I have tons of hours polishing my military brass, so I am very seasoned.

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tiggy1190 · 2012-06-07 1:27pm

This is both of them in at the same time.

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ridingdirty42 · 2012-06-07 2:05pm

I hope I have similar results, I just started this a few minutes ago:

ridingdirty42 · 2012-06-07 5:14pm

Thanks for the advice, i took it out and rubbed it with 0000 steel wool. No toothbrush action yet. Only one side of the frame was submerged.

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gaijin · 2012-06-07 5:19pm

ridingdirty42 wrote:
Thanks for the advice, i took it out and rubbed it with 0000 steel wool. No toothbrush action yet. Only one side of the frame was submerged.
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m58 … o1-105.jpg

BUGSYREGAL · 2012-06-07 5:43pm

ridingdirty42 wrote:
Thanks for the advice, i took it out and rubbed it with 0000 steel wool. No toothbrush action yet. Only one side of the frame was submerged.
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m58 … o1-105.jpg

guess that answered that question.

mongoosefreak · 2012-06-07 6:19pm

tiggy1190 wrote:
ridingdirty42 wrote:
What's the mixture of deck cleaner to water?
9-1 (gals) ratio. It works quicker in a smaller concentration, but who needs quick. I use a 10 gallon waste basket, and it's just tall enough to get over half of the frame in at once. I let it sit for a good 2hrs before I ever begin to wipe it down. I think it all goes to the polish though. I use a soft terry cloth rag, and hand polish. I use a longer one to do a back, and forth high speed buff while holding the part between my knees. I have tons of hours polishing my military brass, so I am very seasoned.

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg30 … AA300_.jpg

That Turtle wax Chrome polish works Awesome. I Have used it SEVERAL Times in the past with amazing results..

tiggy1190 · 2012-06-07 6:36pm

ridingdirty42 wrote:
Thanks for the advice, i took it out and rubbed it with 0000 steel wool. No toothbrush action yet. Only one side of the frame was submerged.
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m58 … o1-105.jpg

tiggy1190 · 2012-06-07 6:38pm

gaijin wrote:
ridingdirty42 wrote:
Thanks for the advice, i took it out and rubbed it with 0000 steel wool. No toothbrush action yet. Only one side of the frame was submerged.
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m58 … o1-105.jpg

Love the phonetic signature.

wyopsycho · 2012-06-07 6:40pm

put 2 brakes on the back i've never seen it done you could be the first

gaijin · 2012-06-07 6:46pm

wyopsycho wrote:
put 2 brakes on the back i've never seen it done you could be the first

MX-1000s up top and 901s down low to keep out of the way and cables down both sides of the bike.

tiggy1190 · 2012-06-07 8:05pm

gaijin wrote:
wyopsycho wrote:
put 2 brakes on the back i've never seen it done you could be the first
MX-1000s up top and 901s down low to keep out of the way and cables down both sides of the bike.

I have two that will work great!

tiggy1190 · 2012-06-16 8:45am

A little progress on the vector

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