Put her in a dive, Steve!! (Muffler Rust)

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Put her in a dive, Steve!! (Muffler Rust)

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I inspect my scooter mufflers for rust.
A camera is the easiest way for me to see the under side.
Wash, scrub, brush, mask off with newspaper, and spray with HighHeat paint without removal - seems to have kept it at bay for 7 years of 365 riding in Ohio..

I have removed it and painted - but it takes 3 hands for re-installation, and a lift would be nice!
Then there's dealing with getting the gasket properly seated.... So, unless I'm having an OCD Day - I leave the muffler bolted up.

And always enjoy the smell of the paint cooking/curing.
"If it catches fire?!"
I'll just go like H_LL and blow it out. Like those WWII bombers used to do with engine fires …...."Put her in a dive, Steve!"

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Not looking too bad this year.
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Re: Put her in a dive, Steve!! (Muffler Rust)

Post by Mel46 »

Move South. You won't have that problem until you reach Florida. Then EVERYTHING will rust.
Currently own:
Red 2013 Honda PCX150

Givi tall windshield & tailbox - Lots of extra lights
Custom seat from Thailand - Bad Boy Airhorn
Takegawa Lowering Shocks - Michelin City Grip Tires
Headlight assy upgraded to LEDs w/HS5 main bulbs
NCY variator, drive face, and rollers
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