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    Hey everyone! So I live in a very humid climate (New Orleans) and it seems to really create extreme aluminium oxidation. I'm kinda of a newbie and I did some searching on this forum but still haven't found a good answer is there any way to prevent this and what's the best way to clean this off? The bike is running but it seems like some of it got into the carbs and is perhaps responsible for making the slide stick.


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    Also, as a follow up question. I want to buy a motorcycle cover (since I have to park the bike in my driveway) any recommendations for a decent cover at a decent price?
    Last edited by mrhedges; 05-22-2016, 02:28 PM.
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      #3
      I can't really answer how to prevent the oxidation you asked about but I bought my motorcycle cover at Walmart; does pretty good when I decide to actually cover the bike BEFORE it rains
      Cowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace

      1981 GS550T - My First
      1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's - Now Sold
      2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike

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        Use WIZARDS POWER SEAL after youve clean it all up. Apply a generous amount and rub it into the metal very well and buff the residual off with Tshirt rags.

        MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
        1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

        NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


        I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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          good to know that the cheap ones work fine
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            Thanks, I'll check that stuff out. what is the best way to clean it up?
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              I rub it in till its almost dried up and then buff it up with Tshirt rags. Just like waxing a car
              MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
              1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

              NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


              I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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