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rust found under tank console bracket #233902 01/24/2008 12:35 PM
Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 435 NSW, Australia. Runner0023 OP Adjunct
OP Runner0023 Adjunct Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 435 NSW, Australia.	When cutting up my petrol tank (see customs) I found rust under the front bracket that mounts the console. So I suggest that everyone sprays a little WD-40 under that bracket if you want to avoid rust problems in the future! TBA, Stainless extractors / drag pipes, 65mm over forward controls, Thruxton needles, 904cc, head ported, lowered 1-inch, Console removed, relocated battery box, Australia.

Re: rust found under tank console bracket Runner0023 #233903 01/24/2008 10:41 PM
Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 7,702 Likes: 22 San Antonio satxron Monkey Butt
satxron Monkey Butt Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 7,702 Likes: 22 San Antonio	Thanks for the heads up. That eventually would rot through for sure. I try to aggravate one person a day. Today may be your day.

Re: rust found under tank console bracket satxron #233904 01/28/2008 2:11 AM
Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 435 NSW, Australia. Runner0023 OP Adjunct
OP Runner0023 Adjunct Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 435 NSW, Australia.	Should this be put in the tech vault? otherwise everyone will be talking about leaking/rusted holes in gas tanks on this forum in 5 years time. TBA, Stainless extractors / drag pipes, 65mm over forward controls, Thruxton needles, 904cc, head ported, lowered 1-inch, Console removed, relocated battery box, Australia.

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