turbowrenchhead Posted April 27, 2021 Report Posted April 27, 2021 I've had to clean mine a few times now when the bike sits. Is there anything available that resists rusting? Quote
caleb90 Posted April 27, 2021 Report Posted April 27, 2021 crank it over a few times to coat the basket with oil when sitting Quote
Keno Posted April 28, 2021 Report Posted April 28, 2021 Didn't know this was a problem. The transmission oil should leave enough coating on the plates that they do not rust. Do you by chance have coolant leaking into your oil? Is it milky? Aside from a coolant leak, consider changing oils and see if the rust problem goes away. Quote
turbowrenchhead Posted April 28, 2021 Author Report Posted April 28, 2021 No coolant leaks. The machine has sat for a year without starting. Quote
SKEETER Posted April 28, 2021 Report Posted April 28, 2021 Kick it over slow with clutch pulled in, and without, few times every 3 months. The effort involved changing plates is far more than time required to do this. Quote
kawa110 Posted April 28, 2021 Report Posted April 28, 2021 I keep the clutch lever pulled in for long storage to keep the clutch pack from sticking, I may be wearing out the springs but I feel that it keeps the springs from “squeezing” out the oil. Quote
turbowrenchhead Posted April 28, 2021 Author Report Posted April 28, 2021 Pulling the clutch lever is a good idea Quote
turbowrenchhead Posted April 29, 2021 Author Report Posted April 29, 2021 Unless you crank it over on occasion. Better then sitting with the clutch engaged Quote
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