Rust?

DarkNinja52 · August 4th, 2009, 10:32 PM

Scratched up the muffler kinda bad and my dad said its gona rust. I will post some pictures of it tomorrow afternoon, but for now does anyone know of or have any opinions on what to do? Knowing would be much more helpful though

SteveL · August 4th, 2009, 11:46 PM

I seem to remember reading that it’s chromed stainless steel in which case it will not rust.

Steve

divingtigger · August 5th, 2009, 08:16 AM

The chrome finish can rust...had some chromed stainless on my truck that rusted first winter now I only use polished stainless

DarkNinja52 · August 5th, 2009, 08:50 AM

agh, no bueno. Anyone? its kinda just dented and doesnt look too shiny, its scratched up a bit, anything I can do so it doesnt rust?

demp · August 5th, 2009, 09:10 AM

My muffler (ninja 250), is somewhat scraped up, and YES it rusts (I'm just going to be replacing mine with a Yoshi...)

Momaru · August 5th, 2009, 09:19 AM

I'm not sure it'll work, but you could try knocking some of the dents out with a rubber mallet, applying some chrome polish (I wind up using a little toothpaste for small spots) and maybe a high-temp clear coat? A little polish & scrubbin' shouldn't hurt in any case.

If/when it does rust, some steel wool and a little elbow grease should take care of it. Althernately there's a compound out there that chemically seals rust once it's formed and turns it black-ish. Can't think of the name atm, though a google search should find it in short order.

DarkNinja52 · August 5th, 2009, 09:35 AM

hmm sometimes i wish i were chemist or something ridiculous...

M-Oorb · August 5th, 2009, 10:21 AM

Ive got a stock muffler I could sell ya

You havent mentioned it but I'd hold off replacing it or doing something crazy hard and time consuming to stop it from rusting. Theres always the chance that you could drop it again on the same side (I hope that doesnt happen!). If theres an easy fix, go for it. Dont go too extreme though now as it may happen again. I'd wait a little bit

DarkNinja52 · August 5th, 2009, 11:35 AM

very true, i just want to make sure it doesnt rust in between now and the next time i drop it(if i do) i guess its a good reason to get an upgraded exhaust but i can deal with the scratches on my bike, idk about the rust though...

Finder · August 5th, 2009, 01:49 PM

You could always just spray it flat black with High Heat Krylon. Simple and cheap, but only if you like the look of course.

kkim · August 5th, 2009, 03:12 PM

wax it. the wax (car wax) will prevent rusting. you might need to touch it up often due to the heat burning off the wax, but at least you'll have a shiny muffler.

DarkNinja52 · August 5th, 2009, 03:25 PM

thanx guys

kelly, i guess its the best/easiest thing i can do for now.

i think someone suggested to paint it black? but i dont htink thatll look any good

here are some pics of the damage to the muffler, im bout to put up the damage to my fairings in thread about my fall.

noche_caliente · August 5th, 2009, 06:48 PM

clear nail polish

DarkNinja52 · August 5th, 2009, 07:47 PM

will that stay on when the muffler heats up? because that would be awesome if i didnt have to reapply it everyday

Rayme · August 5th, 2009, 07:48 PM

spray some rust check, its gooey and semi transparent, just make sure it sits in the scratches.

DarkNinja52 · August 5th, 2009, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rayme

spray some rust check, its gooey and semi transparent, just make sure it sits in the scratches.

sounds good but is it safe to have on a muffler when it heats up? and how often would i need to do this?

Wade · August 6th, 2009, 08:18 PM

It WILL rust (speed will vary) but i dropped / scratched my pipe and it has rusted but i live ear the beach so it happens faster there.

DarkNinja52 · August 6th, 2009, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wade

It WILL rust (speed will vary) but i dropped / scratched my pipe and it has rusted but i live ear the beach so it happens faster there.

Thanks for clarifying that with a personal experience, was still unsure about it.

I think the salt water in the air makes it happen quicker (im no chemist though).
Was there anything you could/did do once it rusted?

addy126 · August 6th, 2009, 09:44 PM

I dunno if you are interested but I ran a search on ebay.com and found that there are some 2008/09 stock mufflers for the N-250 up for sale. Maybe you can get one that is not damaged for cheap.

DarkNinja52 · August 6th, 2009, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by addy126

I dunno if you are interested but I ran a search on ebay.com and found that there are some 2008/09 stock mufflers for the N-250 up for sale. Maybe you can get one that is not damaged for cheap.

It's something i might consider down the road, but im sure ill just drop the bike again anyway. I appreciate your willingness to help though, its nice to see.

My muffler isnt in too bad of a condition, i just want to keep it from getting worse on its own. I don't know much about motorcycle/car maintenance so im not really sure what to do, but i have had some good suggestions, just havent had much time to think about what I should actually do about it,..

Cali619 · August 7th, 2009, 07:06 AM

main ding is on the heat shield , I can barely see anything wrong with the actual muffler. replace the heat shield cause thats the only thing I see with highly visible damage. Wait I have a shield just collecting dust after I attached my after market slip-on. Shoot me a PM and Ill mail it to you(only cause its a red ninja)

August 4th, 2009, 10:32 PM	#1
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August 4th, 2009, 11:46 PM	#2
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August 5th, 2009, 08:16 AM	#3
divingtigger Pedal Power Name: Rob Location: Winterpeg (Winnipeg) Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja EX250R Posts: 401	The chrome finish can rust...had some chromed stainless on my truck that rusted first winter now I only use polished stainless __________________________________________________ Using Pedal Power

August 5th, 2009, 08:50 AM	#4
DarkNinja52 ninjette.org sage Name: aj Location: New York / PA Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): Red 09 Ninja 250r aka Sheila (RIP), Red '10 Ninja 250r aka Sasha (Sold), White '13 Ninja 300 (To be Purchased) Posts: 855	agh, no bueno. Anyone? its kinda just dented and doesnt look too shiny, its scratched up a bit, anything I can do so it doesnt rust? __________________________________________________

August 5th, 2009, 09:19 AM	#6
Momaru ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Paul Location: Roanoke, VA Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Candy Plasma Blue 250R Posts: A lot.	I'm not sure it'll work, but you could try knocking some of the dents out with a rubber mallet, applying some chrome polish (I wind up using a little toothpaste for small spots) and maybe a high-temp clear coat? A little polish & scrubbin' shouldn't hurt in any case. If/when it does rust, some steel wool and a little elbow grease should take care of it. Althernately there's a compound out there that chemically seals rust once it's formed and turns it black-ish. Can't think of the name atm, though a google search should find it in short order. __________________________________________________ Proud member of the Blue Army

August 5th, 2009, 09:10 AM	#5
demp ninjette.org sage Name: Matthew Location: Toronto Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2015 V-Star 950 Tourer (Deep Blue) Posts: 570	My muffler (ninja 250), is somewhat scraped up, and YES it rusts (I'm just going to be replacing mine with a Yoshi...)

August 5th, 2009, 09:35 AM	#7
DarkNinja52 ninjette.org sage Name: aj Location: New York / PA Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): Red 09 Ninja 250r aka Sheila (RIP), Red '10 Ninja 250r aka Sasha (Sold), White '13 Ninja 300 (To be Purchased) Posts: 855	hmm sometimes i wish i were chemist or something ridiculous... __________________________________________________

August 5th, 2009, 10:21 AM	#8
M-Oorb ninjette.org sage Name: Matt Location: South East Florida/Rutgers University Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250r (Fastest Color) Posts: 914	Ive got a stock muffler I could sell ya You havent mentioned it but I'd hold off replacing it or doing something crazy hard and time consuming to stop it from rusting. Theres always the chance that you could drop it again on the same side (I hope that doesnt happen!). If theres an easy fix, go for it. Dont go too extreme though now as it may happen again. I'd wait a little bit __________________________________________________ Pictures of my ninjette plus...

August 5th, 2009, 11:35 AM	#9
DarkNinja52 ninjette.org sage Name: aj Location: New York / PA Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): Red 09 Ninja 250r aka Sheila (RIP), Red '10 Ninja 250r aka Sasha (Sold), White '13 Ninja 300 (To be Purchased) Posts: 855	very true, i just want to make sure it doesnt rust in between now and the next time i drop it(if i do) i guess its a good reason to get an upgraded exhaust but i can deal with the scratches on my bike, idk about the rust though... __________________________________________________

August 5th, 2009, 01:49 PM	#10
Finder ninjette.org member Name: Mr. Location: SF Bay Area, California Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): F650GS Dakar, FJR1300, Ninja 250R Posts: 47	You could always just spray it flat black with High Heat Krylon. Simple and cheap, but only if you like the look of course.

August 5th, 2009, 03:12 PM	#11
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	wax it. the wax (car wax) will prevent rusting. you might need to touch it up often due to the heat burning off the wax, but at least you'll have a shiny muffler.

August 5th, 2009, 06:48 PM	#13
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August 5th, 2009, 07:47 PM	#14
DarkNinja52 ninjette.org sage Name: aj Location: New York / PA Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): Red 09 Ninja 250r aka Sheila (RIP), Red '10 Ninja 250r aka Sasha (Sold), White '13 Ninja 300 (To be Purchased) Posts: 855	will that stay on when the muffler heats up? because that would be awesome if i didnt have to reapply it everyday __________________________________________________

August 5th, 2009, 07:48 PM	#15
Rayme ninjette.org guru Name: Remy Location: Moncton Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '04 sv650s Posts: 438	spray some rust check, its gooey and semi transparent, just make sure it sits in the scratches. __________________________________________________ There's 2 types of people in this world, those who complain and those who act.

August 6th, 2009, 08:18 PM	#17
Wade ninjette.org member Name: Wade Location: Sydney, Australia Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): Black 2009 Ninja 250 Posts: 52	It WILL rust (speed will vary) but i dropped / scratched my pipe and it has rusted but i live ear the beach so it happens faster there.

August 6th, 2009, 09:44 PM	#19
addy126 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: addy126 Location: Tx Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Kawasaki N-250 + '09 Vulcan 900 Classic Lt Posts: A lot.	I dunno if you are interested but I ran a search on ebay.com and found that there are some 2008/09 stock mufflers for the N-250 up for sale. Maybe you can get one that is not damaged for cheap.

August 7th, 2009, 07:06 AM	#21
Cali619 Giggity Giggity Name: Ryam Location: San Diego Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 ninja 250R aka Hiryu Posts: 481	main ding is on the heat shield , I can barely see anything wrong with the actual muffler. replace the heat shield cause thats the only thing I see with highly visible damage. Wait I have a shield just collecting dust after I attached my after market slip-on. Shoot me a PM and Ill mail it to you(only cause its a red ninja) __________________________________________________ Facebook DY Fender chop, Danmoto CB slip-on w/baffle, Airbox removed, Kleen-air removed, shimmed needles, Mikuni #117.5 Main jets, K&N RU-1822 air filter pods

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