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gearboxes will not corrode so fast but battery and wheel screws/nuts corrode terribly and handlebar bag holders also.
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I'll bath my Segway in oil, and the day your Segways have completely disappeared, i'll be the one laughing! Thanks for the info, i was maybe overreacting a bit... Now i just have to convince my dad as well...
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http://forums.segwaychat.com/showpos...4&postcount=20 for an easy solution. I agree that any corrosion of gearboxes would appear to be a cosmetic issue only; I don't remember ever hearing of a mechanical problem with a gearbox due to corrosion. In fact, they seem nearly indestructible.
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For those who are concerned about corrosion, just go over the problem areas with Fluid Film spray (don't use oil).
Just google Fluid Film or go to : http://www.fluid-film.com/ |
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I remove my aluminum auto wheels from my cars once a year to clean them thoroughly and then apply a coat of paste wax on the inside and outside surfaces. Paste wax inhibits corrosion where there is no paint or where there's a chip, it helps protect the paint, and it makes them easier to clean. These wheels still look great at 15 - 16 years old.
You too could apply paste wax to surfaces that you are concerned about - like the aluminum gearbox - to protect the surface. Purpose-made automotive wash soaps will leave the wax in place if you need to wash the surface with soap before you apply another coat of wax. Things like screw heads could be coated in a thin layer of wax by painting on a mixture of mineral spirits and dissolved wax. Glen |
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Salt & on Trigger
I read a number of posts and it appears that the response is that the Salt & other chemicals used in the Northeast does not adverserly affect Segs. I tend not to use Trigger while a lot of Salt or other chemicals are on the road, instead waiting for a rain to wash the roads clean.
Does the Salt & or other NE chemicals in this harsh winter cause problems or am I being over protective of Trigger. Normally, I utilize Trigger in temps down to 10 degrees F without a problem, only being concerned about the Salt or other abrasive chemicals that could damage the drive train. Am I right to avoid such conditions or overly protective? |
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Salt & Winter Chemicals on Trigger
I read a number of posts and it appears that the response is that the Salt & other chemicals used in the Northeast does not adverserly affect Segs. I tend not to use Trigger while a lot of Salt or other chemicals are on the road, instead waiting for a rain to wash the roads clean.
Does the Salt & or other NE chemicals in this harsh winter cause problems or am I being over protective of Trigger. Normally, I utilize Trigger in temps down to 10 degrees F. or lower, without a problem, only being concerned about the Salt or other abrasive chemicals that could damage the drive train and cause long-term problems. Am I right to avoid such conditions or overly protective? |
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Battery mounting screws coroding
I just switched my batteries on my I2, and found that the steel screws were very corroded. I replaced them with SS and I think I'll apply some anti sieze similar to what is used on exhaust systems to try to get them to last. The process is due to "galvanic corrosion" occurring when two dissimilar metals are in too close contact, such as here. IE steel screws in an aluminum casting. Surface oxidation of the aluminum is usually not a problem.
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