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Exhaust Rust Prevention
« Thread Started on Jul 5, 2005, 2:40pm »
One main problem with these Chinese scooters is the exhaust, as soon as they come into contact with the elements they rust really quickly. :-X
Here's a picture of mine after just seven weeks, keep in mind it's under a cover all night, in a shed at work and I've only been out once when it's been raining:

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Not very pretty is it??? :'( You've got two options:
1) Leave it alone and let it rust away but try picking up a replacement without any hassle and try getting one for under £40 or....
2) Get youself down to Halfords and buy a tin of Very High Temperature Engine Enamel Paint (Matt Black) for £5.99.

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(It's located alongside all the spray paint, usually on the top shelf near the Hammerite).

The blurb on the tin say's:
Halford's Very High Temperature Paint is specially formulated to withstand temperatures of 650 degree's celsius. It provides a durable corrosion protecting matt finish to enhance the appearance of high temperature areas of engines. It's ideal for use on exhaust manifolds and many areas of air-cooled engines.

To prepare the exhaust for painting either use a wire brush or some wet & dry paper. I'll be honest and tell you I gave mine a quick scrub with some dry kitchen roll but it did the trick: :)

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Once most of the dirt & rust has gone give the exhaust one coat of paint and leave for around 30 minutes before applying a second coat.
You should only need a couple of coats but feel free to do more.
And here's the end result: 8-)

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Now doesn't that look a hell of a lot better than this plus at the same time you're protecting the exhaust against any further rust. :-[

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Re: Exhaust Rust Prevention
« Reply #1 on Jul 9, 2005, 5:58pm »
That's a damn good idea Phil and looks a lot better now. :-[

Think I'll pop into Halfords tomorrow.
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« Reply #2 on Jul 10, 2005, 9:54am »
Yeah I'm full of great advice. ;)
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« Reply #3 on Jul 10, 2005, 11:09am »

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Yeah I'm full of great advice. ;)


Full of something. ;D Just messing. :-[
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« Reply #4 on Jul 12, 2005, 7:52pm »
just seen your tax disc shouldnt it be on the left hand side? ???
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« Reply #5 on Jul 12, 2005, 8:17pm »
You have nice tyres on your taishan phil, ive only got some cheap and nasty chinese ones yours looks like there good quality
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« Reply #6 on Jul 13, 2005, 11:25am »
My tyres are only the cheap Barracuda's that come with the bike, I've painted the letters white which is why they look a bit better. 8-)


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just seen your tax disc shouldnt it be on the left hand side? ???


Well a mate of mine said there's no rule regarding what side the tax has to go on, if there is tough!! ;D
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« Reply #7 on Jul 13, 2005, 11:29am »
yours still have the better tyre name mine are called Cheng Shin lol
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« Reply #8 on Jul 13, 2005, 11:43am »

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Mine must be the sporty version. ;)
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« Reply #9 on Jul 14, 2005, 3:16pm »
i was told at my cbt that the tax disc should be on the left, problem is where to put it

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« Reply #10 on Jul 14, 2005, 3:19pm »

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Well I wouldn't worry too much, I doubt very much if a copper is going to give you a fine & points because your tax disc holder is on the wrong side.
When has anyone ever seen a copper checking what side a motorbike's tax disc is on? ???
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« Reply #11 on Jul 14, 2005, 3:31pm »
nope i haven't and its really difficult to find a place to actually fit it anyway.

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« Reply #12 on Jul 14, 2005, 3:34pm »

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I've seen a few scooters with the tax disc holder where the front reflectors are (near your knees when you're riding). I'm not too keen on that idea, I think where I've put mine is the best as it's out of the way but you can still easily see it. 8-)
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Re: Exhaust Rust Prevention
« Reply #13 on Jul 14, 2005, 8:35pm »
ive put my tax holder on the mirror
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« Reply #14 on Jul 15, 2005, 12:00pm »

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On the mirror??? :o Have you got a pic?
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« Reply #16 on Jul 16, 2005, 1:18pm »
That doesn't look too bad really. What bike is it?
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« Reply #17 on Jul 16, 2005, 2:05pm »
its the baotain bt50qt11 have a look in the showroom
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