applicationcen

On 23/05/2021 at 07:46, Mississippi Bullfrog said:

I'd use Autosol on the chrome. Then give it a wipe with ACF50 to protect it. The handlebars may be pitted by now in which case you'll never stop the corrosion completely.

 

The alloy engine casings I'd use a wire wheel in a Dremel to remove the oxidation. Then paint with a heat proof paint.

ACF50 - That's a new name on me. It looks perfect to help slow the rust down once you get it cleaned up.
The bike has not got a centre stand which makes getting to both sides of the painted block a bit less easy. 
That engine casing is a bit of a job.

I'm looking to make the bike look better for sale & hopefully reduce the rust / oxidisation issues for the future.

What can anyone suggest for remedial steps on these two different surfaces? Also any chemical / paint solutions that might help?

I had someone come over, seemed very keen and then went off the boil saying the rust was the issue.

The bike is a Honda CBF 600. I assume the sump and cylinder is make from aluminium. This appears to have been factory covered in a silver paint. This is flacking off when you rub it. No idea what can be applied here. I assume it might be worth effectively sanding it back & another paint job with an appropriate paint. 

The handlebars must be chrome covered steel. I've seen an aluminium foil crumpled up and dabbed in water to shift the brown off the chrome. But that's not going to retard it coming back again just as hard.

Any help gratefully received

36 minutes ago, applicationcen said:

Sorry - I need to get this forum to email me when there is a reply to the posts!
The intermittent cut out happened again.
I had started it no problem this morning & let it run for 5 minutes. 
This evening, I had it out of the garage to show someone who came around to view it before purchase.
It started just fine. Let it run for a bit while they looked at at.
Switched it off, went inside to look at the MOT listings and service history.
They said their goodbyes.
Put the key in the slot - tuned to the fully on position. Green light for neutral, another red light. 
No whirring sound - I think it is the sound it makes when it puts a bit of petrol in the engine?
Push the starter button - nothing.
Battery is fully charged.

I do have the manual.
I do have break down cover with a bank account deal.

Panic Over!

It was the shut off switch! 

Starts sweet as a nut.

On 19/05/2021 at 17:55, fastbob said:

How has that got anything to do with stuck switches ? 

Sorry - I need to get this forum to email me when there is a reply to the posts!
The intermittent cut out happened again.
I had started it no problem this morning & let it run for 5 minutes. 
This evening, I had it out of the garage to show someone who came around to view it before purchase.
It started just fine. Let it run for a bit while they looked at at.
Switched it off, went inside to look at the MOT listings and service history.
They said their goodbyes.
Put the key in the slot - tuned to the fully on position. Green light for neutral, another red light. 
No whirring sound - I think it is the sound it makes when it puts a bit of petrol in the engine?
Push the starter button - nothing.
Battery is fully charged.

I do have the manual.
I do have break down cover with a bank account deal.

Just to add some more precise definition to the cause of this issue:-

Experimenting with the kick stand, moving it back and forth the problem is with tension in the spring. ....And driver error:(

What I have unwittingly managed to do is catch the kick stand partially with my boot as I put my foot on the ground, and bring it away from the 'home-riding' position by maybe 15-20mm.
The spring has not pulled it back, but the switch has killed the engine. 
THAT'S the diagnosis.
Phew.

 

6 hours ago, Mississippi Bullfrog said:

Just a thought, if the bike is 11 years old and only done low miles how old are the tyres? 

 

Not related to your query at all but just thought it worth asking.

Originals. 2,700 miles

Just now, Stu said:

 

I would start a new thread for each issue so you can come back to each one if need be  

 

 

Good idea! Not used forums for  10 years, I forget the etiquette. 

13 minutes ago, James in Brum said:

Intermittent engine kill when putting it in gear from neutral.

Got my Honda CBF 600 back home. I've literally Come to a halt engine running. Moved to neutral, clutch held tight. Pop 1st gear - and clunk engine stops with a small pull forward, seeming to indicate its engaged gear while I have the clutch lever pulled in tight.

I've gone back out after 5 minutes and started it. Repeated engaging 1st and it was ok. 

Any ideas ?

 

 

This was how you described it earlier  

 

Yes - the stand was up. It was in neutral with clutch in, and cut out as soon as I popped the gear (clutch in, stand up).
What I think has happened since is that by rotating the switch a few times its cleared the problem.

I'll take it out for another run to see if it cuts out due to a heat related issue. As it looks now the stand switch might well be the answer.

Thank you to everyone:)
Much Obliged:)

Its always tugged like that.
It's definitely a cable  clutch.

I've moved the side stand up and down several times, and it is engaging every time and not cutting out.
I'm going with the side stand switch issue for the time being. I think it must have freed up after I put the stand down and let it rest. Perhaps just needed fully extending to release it.

The tank is a bit of a mess inside! A lot of corrosion. There looks like waxy deposits amongst the rust.
Any suggestions? Or is it something to ignore as a filter will stop rust getting in and doing harm?

Out of interest is there a clutch fluid reservoir on the bike? Or is this simply a cable?
I can't see a clutch fluid reservoir.

The tip about the side stand switch is very sensible. Thanks I'll move it about.

I would be very grateful for any tips or advice with a clutch issue.
2009 Honda CBF N
2,700 miles from new in 2009.
Been SORN'd for a couple of years and sat all last year.

Today - I've had a partial service with the oil and filter changed before an MOT. Also changed to petrol pump which had failed.

I pulled up at home after about 1 mile run from the MOT garage.

It is in neutral with the clutch lever pulled in.
As I pop first gear with the clutch still pulled in, the bike tugs forward & the engine cuts out.
Tried several times, no dice.

Come back to it after 5 minutes with engine off.
Then it engages gear properly under clutch release.

any thoughts?

Much obliged for any help offered.

Cheers