rust

As I was putting my exhaust back on I saw some rust on the bottom of the frame a few inches behind the sidestand. Can I just have a gusset plate welded over it? It is a 20yr old scooter I don't think I want to find a frame and swap it out. Included some snapshots. Thanks in advance.

An interesting video, and he has others, too. Looks like the electrolysis works best, but vinegar does a good job too. Also, molasses, oxalic acid, citric acid, Evaporust, naval jelly, & industrial rust remover. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNxyFAsxWW0

Merry Christmas, I came across this article and it looks interesting. Something to try. As with any acid or alkaline solution, wear protective gear, especially eye protection, do the work outdoors, and closely monitor the progress. http://tttg.org.au/php/ArticleView.php?id=28 Many...

Wanna keep your Max,..or any 4 stroke motor running trouble free ? Read on- I had serious Rust Woes with my max earlier this year. I had the carbs off 5 times,..changed fuel filters twice. Bike would run ok for a day or so then crap ! I tossed all the old fuel hose & filters. removed & cleaned...

Been having a rough time getting the vmax running this year. Had to let it sit all last year and through winter for what turned out to be severe sleep apnea. Until that was treated I was having trouble driving a car safely let alone a motorcycle. So, won't idle for very long. Have done pea...

I worked out this method several years ago and the results always amazes me. Here's the directions I posted in another forum. That's aluminum enamel paint in the small can. Don't let a little rust discourage you. Amazing results are possible with the tools and products in the pic...

Foot pegs are starting to rust. SS lines at the master are starting to rust. Highway controls are starting to rust. Oh the joys of living next to the ocean. So what application is best for removing rust? Evaporust need to be soaked overnight. Wire wheel comes to mind. I'm looking for a...

Anybody ever use this stuff looks interesting to me https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WuU1F2VLoI

Hi Guys, I'm a bit worried. I've been chasing coolant leaks for a while. I've just pulled the hose from the fill area down to the right rear cylinder just by the spark plug due to a new leak at the base of the hose that was seeping into the spark plug recess. I found that both ends the metal...

Hi all! I am determined to get my VMAX back on the road. It has been down for 2 years. Here is what is going on.. It won't idle. When I am driving it it feels fine. Pull in clutch, dies. Stop and go traffic I have to keep reving the engine to keep it running. I took it to a repair...

Hey guys, Spring is upon us here in Canada and I had my bike outside for most of the winter (but it was winterized and covered). The problem is the rear tire/disc ended up not being completely covered and there is now light rust covering the rear disc. Should I take some steel wool and...

http://www.instructables.com/id/Electrolytic-Rust-Removal-From-A-Motorcycle-Gas-Ta/ This is the route I'm going to try on my 85 vmax before coating the inside. I'll document and post the results.

The Tools ----------------------- Vinegar for surface rust. - Contains acid that makes short work of light rust. It can eat the metal and any coatings as well if left for extended periods of time. I suggest 1-2 hours max, but it's up to you. Lots of people have left their rusty tools and...

on the vmax (very slightly) and more so on the hawk i'm fixing up there is some surface rust on the fork uppers. anyone have any luck with specific techniques? I tried some metal rescue rust remover with a rag and it didn't do anything. a scotch brite pad and 1000 grit paper helped a little...

I just bought a 85 with a 97 PCW 1260 engine and a MADMAX rear end. I was told by the local yamaha dealer to look at fuel filter for rust because the VMAX is known to have rust problems expectially with the stupid ethonal. I asked the owner about it and he said he has had no problems... Well...

New to Vmax. Bought a 98, kind of a project, in shop right now, first is de-rusting gas tank and sealing. Then to starting and tuning. Anyway, my thread is rust on the bike. Am posting pics of the rust I am talking about. I would like to have a rust remover I can spray on and remove the rust. Is...

Hi fellow maxers, I took my tank out because when I drained my carb bowls a few weeks ago I noticed rust coloured particles in the fuel plus one of the bowls (front left) wouldn't even drain. Anyway I bought a KBS rust repair kit for fuel tanks but I dont see much rust in the tank just a couple...

Hi folks: I have a silver-painted swingarm from a different bike that has areas of rust on it (not functionally unsafe; just surface rust.) I'd like to find out if any of you know anyone (such as Mr. Morley?) who I could send the swingarm to who could remove the rust and re-paint the...

Ok, here's a product I haven't used, but reading on the webbikeworld.com site, I think I might! http://www.webbikeworld.com/t2/rust-treatment/ The fact it comes from a well-known supplier of mechanical goops is good-enough for me. I'm gonna try it and see how it works. I may also get some...

Thanks for looking in - I'm trying to fix a mildly rusted tank the easiest way?....and possibly the least expensive way? How about Metal Rescue for $25...has anyone had good experience w/ that? I've seen Por15 and Caswell etc but reluntant to put a sealer in which could cause problems itself...