ruffrider Posted January 28, 2006 Report Share Posted January 28, 2006 re the ongoing debate on putting drain holes in the flywheel cover and cleaning out after every ride ..... my mate suggested also using ignition sealer spray. Anyone else use this ? What sort's best ? WD40 any good ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser Posted January 28, 2006 Report Share Posted January 28, 2006 Hi folks, Whats it to be then.............? WD40 or the stuff you spray when your up the telegraph pole ? I thought WD was ok for electrics..........now very confused. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwrev3 Posted January 28, 2006 Report Share Posted January 28, 2006 I used WD 40 to get the sticky remnants of some old Technosel off the swinging arm on my Rev 3, so there's definately something in it. I hope it doesn't affect the sealant on the coils though, because I've started to blather mine in WD 40 when I take the flywheel cover off to wipe off any moisture. P.S. I had the stator plate fail on me a while ago, took the bike to <mention of this company is not permitted on Trials Central> at Royston who had the plate re-furbished and drilled the cover. Since then, I've had no bother, touch wood, although I religiously take the cover off and dry the inside after I wash the bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copemech Posted January 28, 2006 Report Share Posted January 28, 2006 Ah! Another fine testimony to the good effect of gravity removing water! Imagine that! A treatment of clear high temp engine enamel will help protect against water entry to the electrics. There is a moisture displacement called Corrosion-x that is widely used in aircraft and marine that is touted as safe for electronics. It also lasts longer than wd-40 but is more expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliechitlins Posted January 29, 2006 Report Share Posted January 29, 2006 WD40 is mostly kerosene. Parrafin to you blokes. You can smell it. Certainly a solvent. The spraypaint thing works fine, but I don't know why folks are stuck on clear. I imagine any color would do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob Posted January 29, 2006 Report Share Posted January 29, 2006 solvent? does this mean that it's not ok to use, what about pro care, that displaces water and claims to be safe on coils. bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalley250 Posted January 29, 2006 Report Share Posted January 29, 2006 I never had a problem with 4 rev3 ive had. I use silicon on the cover and remove monthly to clean and reseal.If ridding in extreme water conditions naturally take the cover off to dry once home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
essex rider Posted January 30, 2006 Report Share Posted January 30, 2006 Just an idea not sure if it will work but wrap sellotape around casing while the cover is off and apply a little grease then put the cover on and put silicone around the edge of it and allow to set. after it has set remove the cover and sellotape and re-fit the cover the silicone should still be attatched and form a nice seal. P.S sorry if it doesnt make much sense i thought about it whilst doing my homework Damm stuff hate it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruffrider Posted February 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2006 Hi again, thanks for all the comments. Sounds like WD40 might not be ideal for the electrics and I'm not keen on spraying with paint or enamel. I'll track down some proper ingition spray. I might also explore Essex Riders idea of effecting some kind of seal. Must be better to prevent than cure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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