Help & FAQs    Search BCF    Members    Groups    Events Calendar
Resend my activation email : Register : Log in 
BCF: Bike Chat Forums


Rust On Exhaust

 Reply to topic
Bike Chat Forums Index -> The Workshop
View previous topic : View next topic  
Author Message

AaronG97
Derestricted Danger



Joined: 11 Mar 2013
Karma :
PostPosted: 13:59 - 03 Jun 2013    Post subject: Rust On Exhaust Reply with quote
Hey,

I've got a small Yamaha CS50 moped - I only got it in March but already the exhuast seems to be going rusty? I don't know why considering it's kept in the garage overnight and I don't go out much in the rain. Is there anything I can do to prevent any more rusting? I've attached an image to show what it's like at the minute.

https://i.imgur.com/Xk3b8D9.jpg

Any advice appreciated!

Cheers,
Aaron
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message You must be logged in to rate posts

motad_uk
Nitrous Nuisance



Joined: 04 Mar 2013
Karma :
PostPosted: 15:29 - 03 Jun 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
high heat black paint after a gentle sand off to clear the rust will make it look better- but it may come back as most of the black high heat finishes are porous and tend to rust
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail You must be logged in to rate posts

DrDonnyBrago
World Chat Champion



Joined: 03 Jan 2010
Karma :
PostPosted: 19:46 - 03 Jun 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
They all do that, paint it with plastikote BBQ spray paint.
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message You must be logged in to rate posts

tomh
Scooby Slapper



Joined: 12 Nov 2011
Karma :
PostPosted: 00:06 - 04 Jun 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
As above, Use Plastikote BBQ paint. If you've got a Range nearby, its the cheapest place I've found to buy it.
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message You must be logged in to rate posts

AaronG97
Derestricted Danger



Joined: 11 Mar 2013
Karma :
PostPosted: 15:40 - 04 Jun 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
Cheers guys, just went to the range to get some, got to the checkout and apparently there's an age restriction on it Rolling Eyes

Will have to order it online

Is it best to take the exhaust off before spraying it?
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message You must be logged in to rate posts

DrDonnyBrago
World Chat Champion



Joined: 03 Jan 2010
Karma :
PostPosted: 15:55 - 04 Jun 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
AaronG97 wrote:
Is it best to take the exhaust off before spraying it?



Depends on how well you mask off the rest of the bike, it might be simpler to leave it on, although probably not as neat.

If you do remove it, beware that the bolts holding it on might be heavily rusted and seized to the point of snapping. It will be a major pain in the neck if they snap. You'll also probably need a new gasket to seal it to the engine again.
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message You must be logged in to rate posts
Old Thread Alert!

The last post was made 13 years, 38 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful?
  Display posts from previous:   
This page may contain affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. By clicking on an affiliate link, you accept that third-party cookies will be set.

Post new topic   Reply to topic    Bike Chat Forums Index -> The Workshop All times are GMT + 1 Hour
Page 1 of 1

 
 You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum
You cannot attach files in this forum
You cannot download files in this forum

Read the Terms of Use! - Powered by phpBB © phpBB Group
 
Debug Mode: ON - Server: birks (www) - Page Generation Time: 0.25 Sec - Server Load: 4.57 - MySQL Queries: 14 - Page Size: 45.93 Kb