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Classic motorcycle chassis or frame maintenance

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Motors have various kinds of materials or parts that need maintenance to maintain the life of the motor so that it remains durable and long lasting, what are the components of the motor???? Almost 70 percent such as iron, plastic, mica, glass, copper, crushed, and others.

However, one problem that is often experienced by motorists with their motorcycles is rust on the metal or chassis.

The cause of rusted motor parts is usually caused by humid air, flooding or puddles of water which causes rust to start.
The big problem is the location of the rust that is difficult to see like under the gas tank.

How to remove and prevent rust easily ????

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Wash regularly twice a week

Motorcycles that are washed regularly can improve adhesion, paint will look younger and brighter.

Your motorbike will be dull if you don't wash it regularly and even have cracks on several sides, especially at the bottom of the gas tank

Motorcycle washing soap also has its own function, namely as a cleanser for stubborn crusts such as oil spills, gasoline.

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Disassemble Body If Needed

The thing that is rarely done but is really needed if you want to prevent rust in some components made of iron. To disassemble the body, especially the gas tank if your motorcycle has a tank on the front of the vehicle like a motorcycle, it takes quite a long time.

However, this is important considering that the vehicle frame cannot be seen because of the thick body and full frame.

Let alone an old motorbike, a new motorbike if it is submerged in a flood also needs to be dismantled in the body to check until it gets to the deepest part.

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Inspection of very rust-prone Skeletal Joints

The joints of the motorcycle frame or chassis have sides that are very at risk of rust, one of which is the brake rocker or the front side of the vehicle frame.

In addition, check all sides of the vehicle that are related to and the electrical frame connector, you can do this regularly,

Just make sure the frame doesn't have problems or the frame starts to look dirty, then clean it regularly

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Set Vehicle Weight

Remember not all motorcycles are able to withstand excessive weight, especially motorcycles released in 2000, it is necessary to understand very well about vehicle capacity.

So the age of the motor will be more durable if the weight of the load is maintained so that the structure of the frame remains safe and a flashlight.

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Use Rust Removal Liquid

Have you regularly cleaned your motorcycle frame, but rust often appears? Maybe you need extra protection with a variety of rust removal tools or fluids.

In contrast to ordinary liquids, the content of rust-removing liquid also provides a treatment effect on the surface of gasoline by maintaining its viscosity.

The iron material also remains strong to withstand the recommended vehicle weight for a longer time with liquid treatment.

Don't wait for rust to appear, start taking care of your motorbike now before any damage to the vehicle chassis.

Classic motorcycle chassis or frame maintenance | Ecency