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From: 1949 Whizzer on 8 Oct 2009 20:38
On Oct 8, 12:45 pm, Champ <n...(a)champ.org.uk> wrote:

> The problem is not salt, but ferous screws into alu alloy threads.

Did you forget about *moisture* and *oxygen* getting between the
screws and the alloy parts?

Nothing happens without the critical moisture and oxygen.

I live in the desert, so I don't have the rust or corrosion problems
that you blokes have.


From: Schiffner on 9 Oct 2009 00:00
On Oct 7, 11:35 am, totallydeadmail...(a)yahoo.co.uk (The Older
Gentleman) wrote:
> Biker Dude <jacobsenpa...(a)hotmail.com> wrote:
> > Should I install Allen head screws with anti-sieze compound or Loc-
> > Tite on the threads to reduce the dissimilar metal corrosion?
>
> Anti-seize. Copper grease is fine.

I 've always favored graphite or molydbneum<sic> based anti-sieze
compounds. But that's just me...
From: Schiffner on 9 Oct 2009 00:01
On Oct 8, 10:25 am, 1949 Whizzer <macmi...(a)gmail.com> wrote:
> On Oct 8, 9:02 am, "The Evil Clown" <totallydeadmail...(a)yahoo.co.uk>
> wrote:
>
> > Once more: your point? Please?
>
> That you are an argumentative Evil Clown and you will soon claim that
> I'm stupid for not turning the OP's request for advice into a long
> drawn out debate and you will then shift over to your version of
> "humour" and claim that I have no sense of it.

Speaking of yourself again I see. You sick demented fraud.
From: Schiffner on 9 Oct 2009 00:03
On Oct 8, 10:03 am, SpamTrapSeeSig <no-...(a)nospam.demon.co.uk> wrote:
> In article
> <20334db6-0a6b-44b9-9158-fd2840489...(a)u16g2000pru.googlegroups.com>,
> 1949 Whizzer <macmi...(a)gmail.com> writes
>
> >It's more important to have fasteners stay fastened on all day rides on
> >California's high speed roads.
>
> OK, California's a big place, but 'high-speed roads'? Californians
> invented longitudinal six-lane parking (which I've 'enjoyed' on 101 in
> the past, several times).
>
> If you're trying to impress a British NG, you might want to mention
> taking it over to the IoM for the TT...

A T-500 (suzuki to those younger than dirt) would be more fun and very
apropriate imnsho. 8^)
From: Schiffner on 9 Oct 2009 00:04
On Oct 8, 10:38 am, 1949 Whizzer <macmi...(a)gmail.com> wrote:
> On Oct 8, 9:17 am, "TOG(a)Toil" <totallydeadmail...(a)yahoo.co.uk> wrote:
>
> > I think if Krusty and other Yanks want to see all-day high-speed
> > riding, they really need to pop over to Europe.
>
> If I ever go back to Europe, it won't be to ride motorcycles, it will
> be to tour historic buildings and museums.

BORING...building blow. History you can learn at home. Road and what
is between the ditches is what matters...the rest is just window
dressing. Which is what I'd make of your guts given half a chance and
a rusty file.
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