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Tech. Advice: Series 'B' / 'C' 500cc/1000cc Bikes
Long term Vincent storage, avoiding rust in the petrol tank
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<blockquote data-quote="Mike 40M" data-source="post: 103243" data-attributes="member: 3599"><p>Corrosion is caused by water and oxygen. Humid air contains both. So you have to keep one or both components away from the bare metal. One way is a protective coating. Different things can be used. 2-stroke oil looks like a good idea. I've heard that WD40 was initially made for keeping nuclear missiles not to corrode in the siloes. This treatment lasted for half a year. I've also heard that WD40 has a different content nowadays. Cold storage will cause condensation on the surface with temperature changes, keep them indoors. If you happens to live in a desert, you'll have less problems. There are other methods too.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mike 40M, post: 103243, member: 3599"] Corrosion is caused by water and oxygen. Humid air contains both. So you have to keep one or both components away from the bare metal. One way is a protective coating. Different things can be used. 2-stroke oil looks like a good idea. I've heard that WD40 was initially made for keeping nuclear missiles not to corrode in the siloes. This treatment lasted for half a year. I've also heard that WD40 has a different content nowadays. Cold storage will cause condensation on the surface with temperature changes, keep them indoors. If you happens to live in a desert, you'll have less problems. There are other methods too. [/QUOTE]
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