Apple cider vinegar

Ninjinsky · June 13th, 2014, 10:34 AM

I am an old guy so not easily impressed and I hardly ever say "Awesome"
However, in preparation for a ninjette tank restoration I have been experimenting with apple cider vinegar on some old bicycle parts.
A 24 hour soak and clean with a nail brush
AWESOME
Before:
Rust before.jpg
After
Rust after 24 hr.jpg

(I know what you are thinking but no, it's the same piece no photoshop )
Where has this stuff been all my life?

I am now an ACV evangelist.

csmith12 · June 13th, 2014, 10:36 AM

Interesting...

Ninjinsky · June 13th, 2014, 10:52 AM

And here is the latchplate from my shed which looked like a bran flake because it had been there since 1886 !
You can see the pitting but the rust is completely gone and the back is amazing considering well over a century in the elements.
Catchfront.jpg
Catch back.jpg

crazymadbastard · June 13th, 2014, 11:33 AM

Hmm thanks for sharing, that is probably the same stuff they sell for rust removal at the stores. good find

corksil · June 13th, 2014, 11:34 AM

When the wind dies for a few days and the fruit flies start reproducing at a phenomenal rate and filling my house with teeming hordes of winged buzzing pests, I put a capfull of apple cider vinegar out on the counter with a drop of dish soap in it.

The flies land in the ACV to drink, and the effect of the soap on the surface tension of the ACV prevents them from taking off again.

Simple bug extermination 101. Works with flies too.

verboten1 · June 13th, 2014, 11:54 AM

I use white vinegar, same concept.

I de rusted my 75 Honda with it. If you need it even more aggressive, warm it up a bit in the microwave!

Another thing that works very well is The Works toilet bowl cleaner

cuong-nutz · June 13th, 2014, 04:42 PM

Just don't use it on aluminum. It'll soften and break down the aluminum.

ally99 · June 15th, 2014, 04:56 PM

Awesome tips! This has inspired a new "off-topic" thread!

Ninjinsky · June 16th, 2014, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ally99

Awesome tips! This has inspired a new "off-topic" thread!

Grab some rusty bits from the deep corners of your shed and try it. I just tried an overnight soak in ordinary 5% white vinegar, just as good,
Also neutralizing dip with teaspoon of baking soda in a cup of water.
Have fun.

Country Joe · June 17th, 2014, 07:01 PM

.....not to mention that a tablespoon of ACV and a tablespoon of honey stirred into 8 oz. of water, consumed once a day is really good for you

.......and white vinegar does indeed remove rust from the inside of 250 Ninja fuel tanks. I just poured it out last night after letting it do its thing for 6 days. It looks way better than I expected it to. I dumped in some Lucas fuel system treatment to hold off any further rust until I can get it set back on the bike and refilled with gas.

Snake · June 17th, 2014, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Country Joe

.....not to mention that a tablespoon of ACV and a tablespoon of honey stirred into 8 oz. of water, consumed once a day is really good for you

Just wondering...what are the health benefits and what effect does it have on a persons bowel movement?

ally99 · June 18th, 2014, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snake

Just wondering...what are the health benefits and what effect does it have on a persons bowel movement?

Yeah. Seems that could cause some ****.

Bubba · June 18th, 2014, 12:56 PM

cola works too, it's the phosphoric acid.

Any weak acid will do this.

June 13th, 2014, 10:34 AM	#1
Ninjinsky ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Paul Location: UK Join Date: Apr 2014 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250, Yamaha RS200 (classic) Posts: A lot.	Apple cider vinegar I am an old guy so not easily impressed and I hardly ever say "Awesome" However, in preparation for a ninjette tank restoration I have been experimenting with apple cider vinegar on some old bicycle parts. A 24 hour soak and clean with a nail brush AWESOME Before: Rust before.jpg After Rust after 24 hr.jpg (I know what you are thinking but no, it's the same piece no photoshop ) Where has this stuff been all my life? I am now an ACV evangelist.
	1 out of 1 members found this post helpful.

June 13th, 2014, 10:36 AM	#2
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June 13th, 2014, 11:33 AM	#4
crazymadbastard I'm crazy,your excuse is? Name: Winston Location: Connecticut Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): 250 2007 ninja Posts: A lot.	Hmm thanks for sharing, that is probably the same stuff they sell for rust removal at the stores. good find __________________________________________________ My Cafe Racer Build My intro post

June 13th, 2014, 11:34 AM	#5
corksil ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: TC Location: Hawaii Join Date: Sep 2013 Motorcycle(s): A lot. Posts: A lot.	When the wind dies for a few days and the fruit flies start reproducing at a phenomenal rate and filling my house with teeming hordes of winged buzzing pests, I put a capfull of apple cider vinegar out on the counter with a drop of dish soap in it. The flies land in the ACV to drink, and the effect of the soap on the surface tension of the ACV prevents them from taking off again. Simple bug extermination 101. Works with flies too. __________________________________________________ Just batshit crazy. All his posts are endless diatribes. Some are actually entertaining but mostly batshit crazy.
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June 13th, 2014, 11:54 AM	#6
verboten1 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Monroe, MI Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): '75 CB550:.'82 XV920:.'00 KLR650:.'00 EX250:.'08 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTM - June '15	I use white vinegar, same concept. I de rusted my 75 Honda with it. If you need it even more aggressive, warm it up a bit in the microwave! Another thing that works very well is The Works toilet bowl cleaner __________________________________________________ '82 XV920: Soon to be tracker--'00 KLR685:adv --'04 DRZ400E--'12 Super Tenere --'13 Versys Ride more, worry less.

June 13th, 2014, 10:52 AM	#3
Ninjinsky ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Paul Location: UK Join Date: Apr 2014 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250, Yamaha RS200 (classic) Posts: A lot.	And here is the latchplate from my shed which looked like a bran flake because it had been there since 1886 ! You can see the pitting but the rust is completely gone and the back is amazing considering well over a century in the elements. Catchfront.jpg Catch back.jpg

June 13th, 2014, 04:42 PM	#7
cuong-nutz RIP Alex Name: Cuong Location: Houston, TX Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): '10 250r, '09 265r Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 2	Just don't use it on aluminum. It'll soften and break down the aluminum. __________________________________________________ HalfFast Racing Team Serving Greater Houston Area Riders:WFO Riders MotoHouston HPC CMRA Ride Smart Fastline Lone Star Track Days

June 15th, 2014, 04:56 PM	#8
ally99 Ninja chick Name: Allyson Location: Athens, GA Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 4 MOTM - Dec '13, Feb '15	Awesome tips! This has inspired a new "off-topic" thread! __________________________________________________ Sometimes it's the journey that teaches you a lot about your destination. ~Drake Check out my Appalachian Trail journal, 2015! Postwhores are COOL! ~Allyson

June 17th, 2014, 07:01 PM	#10
Country Joe Grouchy Old Squid Name: Joe Location: Clinton, Ar. Join Date: Apr 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250, 1993 Yamaha FJ 1200 ABS, 1990 Yamaha FJ 1200, 2014 Can Am Spyder RT-S Posts: 37	.....not to mention that a tablespoon of ACV and a tablespoon of honey stirred into 8 oz. of water, consumed once a day is really good for you .......and white vinegar does indeed remove rust from the inside of 250 Ninja fuel tanks. I just poured it out last night after letting it do its thing for 6 days. It looks way better than I expected it to. I dumped in some Lucas fuel system treatment to hold off any further rust until I can get it set back on the bike and refilled with gas.

June 18th, 2014, 12:56 PM	#13
Bubba ninjette.org member Name: Bubba Location: Hamilton, Canada Join Date: Jun 2014 Motorcycle(s): 300 Posts: 99	cola works too, it's the phosphoric acid. Any weak acid will do this.

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