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Apr 26, 2018 | 03:10 AM

gerald martin

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water in frame

I have a 2005 sportster. When I wash it the frame gets water inside of it and I can't seem to get it all out. I am afraid it will rust the frame out. any ideas how to prevent this and has anyone else have this problem?

Apr 26, 2018 | 07:30 AM

Scuba10jdl

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Where's it getting in?

Apr 26, 2018 | 08:12 AM

Sam_48

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Are you using a pressure washer or just a garden hose? I suggest bucket washing to reduce the amount of water you are putting on the bike.

Apr 26, 2018 | 10:35 AM

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This is a problem on steel bicycle frames too (and much more serious as the tubing is very thin) so many people use this stuff...

Apr 26, 2018 | 10:54 AM

gerald martin

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Originally Posted by Sam_48

Are you using a pressure washer or just a garden hose? I suggest bucket washing to reduce the amount of water you are putting on the bike.

I use a bucket to wash then rinse off with a hose. I have the same problem with my freewheeler and the water gets in the frame even when I ride in the rain.

Apr 26, 2018 | 05:06 PM

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Where is the water getting in and how do you know it is there?

Apr 26, 2018 | 05:38 PM

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Where is the water getting in and how do you know it is there?

I believe it is getting in from the little holes that are drilled in the frame by the factory to hold the wiring harness in place. They are the only places I could find. I found the holes by blowing air through the one drain hole on each side of the frame bottom. I know its there because after I wash the bike I blow it dry and then when I move it the water drips out