RE:RE: [ST] Front Brake lever

[Frederic.Nizery@xxxxxxxxxx]

> > You wrote: 

> > > > ...to straighten twisted alloy:
> > > > Rubb some soap to apply a thin layer on the part 
> >    

> > I assume you mean to use a bar of soap as opposed to liquid, no?

Yes, a bar of soap.


> > > > and warm it w/ a gaz torch up to the point the soap begin to get
> >    
> >
> > tained, and not more ( it would melt).

> > I know controlling the temperature is critical to keep from damaging
> > the alloy.  Do you mean... 'the soap begins to turn a tan color'?

Exactly, getting light brown. And that is what's interresting. The structural arangement stay consistent and
the necessary strenght is low. The operation is very progresive, then.
The resiliency of the part is not modified. 

I did that on the clutch lever to get clutching operation easier (straighten the lever). 

> > > > In the same time, apply gently the strength to straiten it.
> >    

> > > > The soap has to advantages: indicating the max temp for alloy and
> >    
> >
> > protect from corroding during warm up.  Let it cool down and wash it.

Fred ST 02 BRG 


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