robindean
XS400 Addict
Two years ago, when I bought my bike, wow ... clean!
Then, last summer, I saw a bit of rust towards the bottom of the frame. It was easy access, so I simply sanded it down and smathered a bit of Rustoleum satin-black on there (which works wonders, by the way).
Now, I'm seeing a little bit of frame rust near the engine mounts. This got me thinking that the frame might be rusting elsewhere also.
Three questions, one post:
I've never removed my engine. How tedious is said process for the Seca?
Also, if I want access to the entire frame for an investigation into rust, without having to completely disassemble the bike, what steps should I take?
Basically, if I want to access the entire frame without having to spend months (remove, check, paint if necessary, put back, ride) ... what suggestions do you veterans have?
Then, last summer, I saw a bit of rust towards the bottom of the frame. It was easy access, so I simply sanded it down and smathered a bit of Rustoleum satin-black on there (which works wonders, by the way).
Now, I'm seeing a little bit of frame rust near the engine mounts. This got me thinking that the frame might be rusting elsewhere also.
Three questions, one post:
I've never removed my engine. How tedious is said process for the Seca?
Also, if I want access to the entire frame for an investigation into rust, without having to completely disassemble the bike, what steps should I take?
Basically, if I want to access the entire frame without having to spend months (remove, check, paint if necessary, put back, ride) ... what suggestions do you veterans have?