21-11-14, 09:50 AM
(20-11-14, 01:22 PM)Dave48 link Wrote: Removed the centre stand,cleaned/degreased/removed surface rust then applied 2 coats Hammerite smoothrite black from aerosol can. Also cleaned return spring and pivot bolts & nuts. Will refit tomorrow once paint has hardened a tad with nice clean grease. Preventive maintenance is the way to go. Also took opportunity to clean up frame,rear suspension pivot area- no rust on my baby! :lol
This is on my list of jobs to do - as you say preventive more than anything, do you have any tips, what to look out for, wisdom on the job? is it best to totally remove rust back down to bare metal or is hammerite best on light non flaking surface rust. Do you first use a primer.
Also I have thought perhaps spraying ACF 50 inside the stand tubes somehow, so now yours is off is there any where that you can gain access so this can be done.
I don't do rain or threat there of. dry rider only with no shame.