Another FJR 1300 2004 Resurrection!! It's been about 5 to 7 years.

[JoelTheMole]

From a chemistry standpoint, the vinegar may help with the rust by dissolving it but not so much after you neutralize it. The combination, however, may help by the effervescence loosening some of the rust. Perhaps vinegar THEN baking soda - you definitely want to NOT leave any acidic residues. I would probably stick to a commercial product or at least use one after the initial clean. Some people use BB's, metal nuts/bolts, or even gravel and swish it around with water to loosen particles/encrustation. Followed by acid, chemical conversion treatment and and coating.

Yea, I 100% get soaking something in an acid like vinegar to have the acid break it down, then neutralizing the acid with a base like baking soda after the acid has done its job, but just mixing the two together then putting them on top of something else doesn't seem like it will do much.

 

[dayven99]

I’m back!! The bike is up and running I did listen to the forum and watch some YouTube video about vinegar and baking soda mixtures and it worked! I had to replace the fuel pump since it wasn't priming and was completely rust over. Finally the bike wanted to start but wouldn't turn over. I found two wires that were previously cut by someone else (prob a shop). Yet, when I found them they went to my fuse block and part power to Power Commander. Now bike starts up everytime. but under my fuel pump I have a very small leak of fuel slowly dripping. So, I think I missed an o-ring or gasket. So try to install and see if it is finally done. Bad news since I been working on numerous projects misplaced a few fasteners for the body cowlings.

Thank you all for your help and be back on the road soon!

 

[dayven99]

I’m back!! The bike is up and running I did listen to the forum and watch some YouTube video about vinegar and baking soda mixtures and it worked! I had to replace the fuel pump since it wasn't priming and was completely rust over. Finally the bike wanted to start but wouldn't turn over. I found two wires that were previously cut by someone else (prob a shop). Yet, when I found them they went to my fuse block and part power to Power Commander. Now bike starts up everytime. but under my fuel pump I have a very small leak of fuel slowly dripping. So, I think I missed an o-ring or gasket. So try to install and see if it is finally done. Bad news since I been working on numerous projects misplaced a few fasteners for the body cowlings.

Thank you all for your help and be back on the road soon!