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Old November 28th, 2009, 06:15 PM   #6
Anthony_marr
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Motorcycle(s): 2005 Kawasaki Ninja ZZR 250; 1996 Suzuki Katana GSXF 600; 80s Yamaha 650 Special; 70s Kawasaki 350 Triple

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Originally Posted by Sailariel View Post
Anthony, I have not noticed an increase in rusting since my cages are stored in a heated garage. My garage is dry because it is well insulated and has hot water heat--which is very dry. I do squeege any slush or water that comes off the cars out of the garage.
Hi Alex,

I think all in all, it is a balance between the higher O2 content in colder water and the higher corrosion rate with higher temperature. The 2X-rate from 20F to 50F is probably the net between the 2 contending rates, and apparently, the temperature wins over the O2 concentration.

In a heated and dry garage, the corrosion would probably occur when the car/bike is wet and warm, especially on the underside and wheel-wells. So, it seems that getting the car/bike to dry out ASAP is the way to minimize rusting. A blower might be the way to go.
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