Rusty Screwheads etc????
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Cruiser
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Rusty Screwheads etc????
so after coming back from my ride today, after the bike cooled down I did some cleaning of the bike. Mind you I just bough this bike last Friday, and I noticed especially on the exhaust all these nuts, pipe clamps, and some of the threaded bolts were rusty. I hadn't actually seen the details of just how many at the dealership with all of my excitement being that this was my first bike.
So my question is what do you guys use to clean the rust off or do you just replace the bolts, clamps etc? And why are they all by the stock exhaust??
TY
So my question is what do you guys use to clean the rust off or do you just replace the bolts, clamps etc? And why are they all by the stock exhaust??
TY
Cruiser
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Rusty hardware
316 stainless hardware with copper anti-sieze on the threads for my exhaust.
The plated hardware rusts quickly because oxidation is the product of a chemical reaction and all chemical reactions take place more quickly at higher temperatures. Plus, waxes and protectants burn off quickly.
The plated hardware rusts quickly because oxidation is the product of a chemical reaction and all chemical reactions take place more quickly at higher temperatures. Plus, waxes and protectants burn off quickly.
Road Warrior
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Rather than deal with rusty steel fasteners, just replace them with new or stainless.
Having built a few rods and customs in my life, I find the nut and bolt stores to be by far the cheapest and widest source for stainless steel fasteners, like 1/4 the price of Lowe's, Ace and such. I just make a list or grab the crusty bolts and head over there.
You'll be surprised with the stuff that they carry that is unrelated to bolts, screws and nuts, they normally sell in bulk to contractors and businesses (so are closed on week-ends), but they always accommodate me, even letting me brouse their back stock room when looking for something unique. Their mark-up doesn't have to account for shoplifting, customer mislabeling or other theft, so prices are low.
Having built a few rods and customs in my life, I find the nut and bolt stores to be by far the cheapest and widest source for stainless steel fasteners, like 1/4 the price of Lowe's, Ace and such. I just make a list or grab the crusty bolts and head over there.
You'll be surprised with the stuff that they carry that is unrelated to bolts, screws and nuts, they normally sell in bulk to contractors and businesses (so are closed on week-ends), but they always accommodate me, even letting me brouse their back stock room when looking for something unique. Their mark-up doesn't have to account for shoplifting, customer mislabeling or other theft, so prices are low.
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From: Grapevine Texas
Rather than deal with rusty steel fasteners, just replace them with new or stainless.
Having built a few rods and customs in my life, I find the nut and bolt stores to be by far the cheapest and widest source for stainless steel fasteners, like 1/4 the price of Lowe's, Ace and such. I just make a list or grab the crusty bolts and head over there.
You'll be surprised with the stuff that they carry that is unrelated to bolts, screws and nuts, they normally sell in bulk to contractors and businesses (so are closed on week-ends), but they always accommodate me, even letting me brouse their back stock room when looking for something unique. Their mark-up doesn't have to account for shoplifting, customer mislabeling or other theft, so prices are low.
Having built a few rods and customs in my life, I find the nut and bolt stores to be by far the cheapest and widest source for stainless steel fasteners, like 1/4 the price of Lowe's, Ace and such. I just make a list or grab the crusty bolts and head over there.
You'll be surprised with the stuff that they carry that is unrelated to bolts, screws and nuts, they normally sell in bulk to contractors and businesses (so are closed on week-ends), but they always accommodate me, even letting me brouse their back stock room when looking for something unique. Their mark-up doesn't have to account for shoplifting, customer mislabeling or other theft, so prices are low.
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