East Coast Salt Problem :(
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East Coast Salt Problem :(
Hello everyone, I just wanted to share my little problem here regarding salt buildup on my motorcycle. I moved to Nova Scotia last year and I have kept my HD Sportster XL-883-L Superlow inside a shed for the non-riding season. Sometimes I kept her under a tarp and sometimes not but she was in the shed all the time.
For those who do not live near the Maritime Provinces, the "salt = rust (or corrosion)" that vehicles endure here at the East Coast is all thanks to the salt in the air (and rain) from the Atlantic.
As you can see in the pics I have attached, they are more visible on the chromed areas of the motorcycle but they actually are all over her
I guess my question is can anyone who has had the same predicament provide their own technique on how to avoid this buildup, or how to effectively get rid of them?
A neighbor told me to use a WD-40 laced piece of cloth to wipe them off, but I would rather get further advice from actual riders.
Thanks in advance
For those who do not live near the Maritime Provinces, the "salt = rust (or corrosion)" that vehicles endure here at the East Coast is all thanks to the salt in the air (and rain) from the Atlantic.
As you can see in the pics I have attached, they are more visible on the chromed areas of the motorcycle but they actually are all over her
I guess my question is can anyone who has had the same predicament provide their own technique on how to avoid this buildup, or how to effectively get rid of them?
A neighbor told me to use a WD-40 laced piece of cloth to wipe them off, but I would rather get further advice from actual riders.
Thanks in advance
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Those of us, most of us in the snow belt states stay off the road after winter until the salt is washed away. The eastern seaboard has this problem of oceanic air corroding/pitting aluminum, trying to keep the polished covers nice would be a full days job. to clean the aluminum I use the Mothers Alum/Mag polish followed by a marine wax/polish from Starbrite. Get this from marine/boat supplies stores (West Marine). Has good wax properties to protect aluminum in salt water environments.
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I live by the ocean and the salt air will destroy chrome, iron, steel, and aluminum if you don't keep it totally clean. You have to stay on top of it constantly, you have to store your bike in a totally dry area also, rusting cannot occur without both water and oxygen. Moisture is easier to control obviously.
Aluminum is a different animal, the only painless way to protect it is to powdercoat it. I have to polish my aluminum weekly to keep it from oxidizing.
But I don't mind, she looks great.
Aluminum is a different animal, the only painless way to protect it is to powdercoat it. I have to polish my aluminum weekly to keep it from oxidizing.
But I don't mind, she looks great.
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First thing, get rid of the tarp, second, put more vents in that shed. I live in NS too, and no rust on my bikes at all. One was in a cargo trailer all year with the roof vent open. No problem. And lastly, get busy with that WD-40, hose down everything that can rust. I've been doing that for many years, and it works perfect.
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This will get rid of the aluminium oxide, but you would need to contact them to find out where their overseas suppliers are located;
https://www.raceglaze.co.uk/car-care...ngine-cleaner/
Spray it on, work it in with a brush, leave for 5 minutes and then rinse off thoroughly with warm water and the job's a good 'un.
https://www.raceglaze.co.uk/car-care...ngine-cleaner/
Spray it on, work it in with a brush, leave for 5 minutes and then rinse off thoroughly with warm water and the job's a good 'un.
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I know WD-40 is now a range of products but I am certain the original is not a lubricant and as such I am not sure it lasts very well.
Take a look at ACF 50 or similar products.
http://www.acf-50.co.uk/
Take a look at ACF 50 or similar products.
http://www.acf-50.co.uk/
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