FZ1 frame plugs fit FZ6?

[Norbert]

Hi Folks,
Would these rubber frame plugs fit on a 2006 FZ6?

Yamaha FZ1 Volar Rubber Frame Plugs Set by Volar Motorsports

I'd like to plug up the swingarm pivot bolt. If something could plug up the front and rear axles, that would be great too. I think a bunch of y'all have FZ1's too, so what do you think?

Google search brought up nothing, at least for BOTH sides of the pivot bolt.
I guess no one wants to make products for a dieing market (FZ6 owners).
I know someone did a DIY project:
http://www.600riders.com/forum/how-tos/27619-how-frame-plugs.html
but I dont have the mad skillz.
thx!

 

[Fz6Sa]

I have used the original Yamaha plug on the right side, and the "Daybreaker Plug" on the left side:

Right:
http://www.600riders.com/forum/fz6-general-discussion/12119-left-side-frame-cap-alu.html


Left:
http://www.600riders.com/forum/how-tos/15646-daybreaker-left-side-frame-cap-install.html

I personally opted for Aluminium instead of Rubber, - the look and feel of aluminium just appeals to me

 

[Norbert]

The reason I'm asking is that I hate the corrosion that occurs in in the swingarm pivot and front/rear axle. Do you think I should just hit it with
Boeshield Rust and Stain Remover
Rust Free Corrosion Remover
and then spray it with
Boeshield T9 Rust & Corrosion protection
Rust < Corrosion Prevention

?

And just do this a few times a year?

 

[Fz6Sa]

The reason I'm asking is that I hate the corrosion that occurs in in the swingarm pivot and front/rear axle. Do you think I should just hit it with
Boeshield Rust and Stain Remover
Rust Free Corrosion Remover
and then spray it with
Boeshield T9 Rust & Corrosion protection
Rust < Corrosion Prevention

?

And just do this a few times a year?

I don't have any experience with the products you mention, but if the live up to their names, my advice would be yes!
I spray em with some Rust & Corrosion protection 2 or 3 times a year, and clean the area good during my winter cleaning.

 

[Ridgeback]

ACF50 :thumbup:

I've ridden right through the winter here,snow sleet,rain.ice the lot and had the bike near white with all the salt this bloody country insists on chucking down
there's not a spot of rust on it.I steam cleaned it and sprayed every nook and cranny with the stuff.It's not the cheapest,but I honestly believe there isn't a better winter product on the market.

(Now if any of the ad men are reading this,can I have my free 100 gallon drum now?)

 

[Norbert]

Ok. Because I thought it would be better to just plug up those holes.
I guess I can just clean it up a bit a few times a year.


Looks like Boeshield Rust Free is not good for aluminum:

Rust Free™ is phosphoric acid based and should not be used on aluminum, since it will remove the outer anodizing and could attack the base metal as well. For heavy oxidation on aluminum it is best to use an abrasive pad such as Scotch-Brite, with a little Boeshield® T-9 as a cutting oil and subsequent surface protector.

Rust Remover - Rust Removal FAQs for Boeshield RUST FREE?

 

[Fz6Sa]

Ok. Because I thought it would be better to just plug up those holes.
I guess I can just clean it up a bit a few times a year.


Looks like Boeshield Rust Free is not good for aluminum:


Rust Remover - Rust Removal FAQs for Boeshield RUST FREE?

You would have to clean it, even if you plug'ed em.
Dirt seems to get in everywhere .......

 

[Norbert]

ACF50 :thumbup:

I've ridden right through the winter here,snow sleet,rain.ice the lot and had the bike near white with all the salt this bloody country insists on chucking down
there's not a spot of rust on it.I steam cleaned it and sprayed every nook and cranny with the stuff.It's not the cheapest,but I honestly believe there isn't a better winter product on the market.

(Now if any of the ad men are reading this,can I have my free 100 gallon drum now?)

Hmmm... Looks like ACF-50 is the best. (According to my last hour of internet searching.) The same company makes something called "Corrosion Block."
Same thing, except made for marine applications. I can't find ACF-50 in any brick & mortar store, so I'll be picking up some Corrosion Block at West Marine (brick & mortar boating store) for a little weekend project.

When we finally thaw out of this winter nightmare, the salt+melted snow is going to be hell on our bikes.


Quick question: do you use ACF-50 on the exhaust as well?