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Rusty bolts on the front rotor

Peter

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Wednesday, January 23rd 2008, 12:16am

Rusty bolts on the front rotor



... are actually not rusty, but the spring loaded washers underneath them.



The surface rust can be easily removed by using a small wire brush from soft brass



at least for a few months it looks better.
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Friday, January 25th 2008, 11:55pm

I went into a motorcycle shop to find a can of chain lubricant. Then I waited until the other customers had left the shop and paid for it. :thumbsup:

Very carefully avoiding access I sprayed a small amount of it onto the bolts and washer. While softly depressing the nozzle I held a rag underneath. Then I wiped the access off. Next morning I again wiped the bolts. Just to go sure, I also wiped the rotors with a rag and brake cleaner.

This may help preventing the spring steel from rusting.
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