Discolor on Heads?
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Joined: Apr 2012
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From: Michigan
I seem to remember someone telling me that they sprayed the black part of the jugs with WD-40 (with the engine cold) and let the bike sit until the WD-40 had dried, then hosed it off with a water hose.
Anyone heard of this?
**Don't try this unless it's confirmed by some other folks.
I never tried it myself so I'm not recommending it, just asking a question.
Anyone heard of this?
**Don't try this unless it's confirmed by some other folks.
I never tried it myself so I'm not recommending it, just asking a question.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 1,286
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From: Arizona
I recently installed a HSR 42, and had to file the cylinder fins for clearance near the carb float bowl. After using a file to quickly remove the material on the fins I dressed the edge of the fins with emery strips. It looks factory.
Tech23
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Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 425
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From: West Palm Beach
I had the corrosion on the edge of the fins. I let it go too long. Scotch Brite pads and polish took care of the minor corroded areas. I used a dremel with flexible extension, fine grit conditioning wheels, polishing compound along with polishing pads and 22 hours later, had it looking like new. I now spray the engine with S-100 Corrosion Protectant Spray three times a year. I wish I started using the spray from day one to avoid the corrosion from starting. Using abrasives will take the diamond cut finish off, but it looks a lot better than the dull corrosion look. If you use a dremel, make sure you cover all exposed components from flying debris.
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