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GENERAL MOTORCYCLE FORUMS => GENERAL MECHANICAL & TECHNICAL => Topic started by: FreediverGa on January 22, 2006, 08:28:33 PM

Title: Rust problem on Headers
Post by: FreediverGa on January 22, 2006, 08:28:33 PM

I'm getting rust around the clamp area of headers and midpipe join together!  I can clean up the rust with steel wool but what I can put on the Rust to get rid of it.  I know you can get high temp Ceramic paint that I can brush on!  I can't see area while looking at the bike.  I actually have to be on the left side of the bike laying down to see it but I want stop the rust from getting any worse.  Any ideas out there guys?

Laxson OUT

Title: Rust problem on Headers
Post by: Arkan Eller on January 23, 2006, 09:18:42 AM

The problem is they rust from the inside out. So by the time you've seen it, the headers have already rusted through. This is a very common problem in the UK and we have lots of companies that sell stainless downpipes and there are also companies that offer to repair the downpipes for you.

I think you'll only be delaying the inevitable by coating it in something.

Title: Rust problem on Headers
Post by: PeteSC on January 23, 2006, 06:06:06 PM

Are you sure the rust is actually  'structural', and not some surface rust and/or dirt?  Just wondering.  Can't picture the area, but maybe you  can tap the area with something metal to see if it sounds different from an unrusted area.

Title: Rust problem on Headers
Post by: FreediverGa on January 23, 2006, 06:48:18 PM

No it's surface rust because I cleaned off an area with steel wool already to see how deep the rust was.   I think I can get most of it off with steel wool and small wire brush.  Then polish the hell out of it with mothers polish and see what it does after that!  I was looking at BikeBandit.com and they want alot for new headers Geez!