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[spydglide]

Incredible that when you buy what is supposed to be a "top of the range Harley" you have to contend with rust issues

There's not a sign of corrosion on my K1200r Beemer and thats after 30,000 miles

My old Night Rod Special was a disgrace when it came to rust

Don't forget they're called "American Iron" for a reason.  har!  spyder

[Ken1956]

I got the whole Kit from Hottoppers. have used them on 3 bikes, and if you trade in, you can remove and re-use. I use a pair of needle nose pliers that I dipped the ends with that rubber coating so as not to scratch them.

Speaking of that rubber coating, I wonder if you could dip the tool in that and avoid causing the rust in the first place?  I guess the other side of the coin is whether it would fit the bolt after doing that. 

How does the MoCo put in chrome fasteners and not cause them to rust?  Maybe they have some sort of hard rubber tools??  Anyone know?

[ice6900]

Try a little WD40 and a Q-tip.  after you get it clean, put a little clear nail polish in the hole.

I fully endorse this post and add the HOT TOPPERs

[TN]

Speaking of that rubber coating, I wonder if you could dip the tool in that and avoid causing the rust in the first place?  I guess the other side of the coin is whether it would fit the bolt after doing that. 

How does the MoCo put in chrome fasteners and not cause them to rust?  Maybe they have some sort of hard rubber tools??  Anyone know?

chromed tools.


 

TN

[Ken1956]

Chromed tools...  Ha!   

That was supposed to be a (somewhat) serious question.

[moscooter]

 
"followed by a heavy coating of a corrosion prevenative ( such as s-100) "

  While I agree with the Q-tip and clear fingernail polish, etc.  here,   I'm having problems with the above portion of a posting here.

I thought S-100 was the spray on stuff to clean your bike which you then RINSE OFF

Notice I capitalized (rinse off),  if you leave that stuff on your bike longer than just a few minutes,  you will then find out quickly about "corrosion".............So,  how one can call it a "corrosion preventative" is beyond me.

[110tHunDer]

 
http://www.s100.com/s100_cp.htm

[grc]

Chromed tools...  Ha!   

That was supposed to be a (somewhat) serious question.

The plain and simple answer is that the chrome and/or standard fasteners that Harley installs also rust.  I've had plenty of fasteners that developed visible rust shortly after purchasing the bike, long before I had a chance to butcher anything.

Tools that fit properly will help, and some designs are more forgiving as well.  For instance, on a socket head bolt, it helps if the bit has slightly rounded edges versus sharp edges so that the force is spread out on the flats.  Quite often the $10 bit will fit better and be more likely to have radiused edges than the $1 bit over at Harbor Freight.


Jerry

[Chains]

I don't know of a way to get the rust out, but you can color it.  Get a silver Sharpie (writes on anything) pen, stick it down in there and color the inside of the socket head bolts.  Cheap fix, works like a charm, and lasts for a long time too.  I've been using the Sharpie in this way since they came out with the silver one.  Use it on the ones that haven't rusted yet too...seems to work as a preventative.

X2 been doing it that way for years.

[spydglide]

I'm telling you.....'polished stainless' is the only way to go to forgitabout the rust.  spyder

[moscooter]

 
103T....Thanks,  you have cleared up my confusion.  Did not know that they made a separate product for corrossion protection.

I just recall a buddy that sprayed down his Harley with S-100 cleaner........then a neighbor came by and the two of them got into a chat that lasted 30-40 minutes or more.  He said that then he came back to the bike and hosed it off.  Result was corroded rocker box covers and those bolts holding it in place as well as other areas.

[JohnT.]

 The best stuff I have found is an item called "Corrosion Block", mainly designed for sporting equipment,(fishing reels, guns, etc.) this stuff works great on minor surface rust that has developed in fastener head crevices, spray it on, use an old toothbrush to agitate, rust or corrosion will disappear, prevents corrosion from re-occuring if applied whenever you detail your bike. Try it out for yourself, and I think you'll find that it works very well. I used this stuff exclusively for years on all my saltwater reels when I lived in Honolulu, Hawaii.. JohnT.

[Screamin]

The best stuff I have found is an item called "Corrosion Block", mainly designed for sporting equipment,(fishing reels, guns, etc.) this stuff works great on minor surface rust that has developed in fastener head crevices, spray it on, use an old toothbrush to agitate, rust or corrosion will disappear, prevents corrosion from re-occuring if applied whenever you detail your bike. Try it out for yourself, and I think you'll find that it works very well. I used this stuff exclusively for years on all my saltwater reels when I lived in Honolulu, Hawaii.. JohnT.

Is this the stuff?    http://www.nocorrosion.com/corrosion-control.htm

[JohnT.]

 Correct

[screem]

I have used Testors aluminum modelers paint and a small artists brush for years...lasts a couple years inside allen socket bolts...I also use the same aluminum paint on the bolts that hang down from the exhaust when they start to get unsitely