| Author | Message | ||
     Schwara |
Looking for some advice. I have not had any issues yet, but with my current list of projects I'll be getting in and around all of the grounds. Just wondering if it is worth a few minutes while I'm there to clean them up, bullet proof them as much as possible, and loctite them back down? Suggestions? Rough up the surface, add star washers, dielectric grease, loctite (blue or red)? I have an '09 Uly and want to help her keep running as best I can. I've read bits and pieces of recommendations, but I'm curious about people who have complete strategies that are pretty happy with. Any thoughts or recommendations appreciated. Thanks a lot. | ||
| Harleyelf |
Your strategy is sound. Keep it clean and repeat the procedure every year. | ||
| Schwara |
I appreciate the reply. Thank you. This is now added to my yearly spring maintenance list. | ||
| Buell_bert |
Probably the best ground is to bolt it in then solder it to the frame. Then use the liquid plastic insulation stuff (with a brush)to stop rust and corrosion. To remove the ground just remove the bolt and heat the solder up and remove the ground strap then heat the solder up and wick the solder off. Never tried it yet because I just thought of it but I will try it now. Anyone think of any problems??? | ||
| Harleyelf |
Just that you're going to take paint off the frame to let the solder contact it and the edge of the bare spot may expand after soldering, allowing rust to creep under the rest of your frame's paint. Now, if you were to braze a woven ground strap to a double-butt connector of your frame between the welds, no tube would lose any powder coat and you'd have an anchor for all your ground connections. (Message edited by harleyelf on February 26, 2012) |
