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Title: removing battery acid from pipes
Post by: gs500girl on September 05, 2007, 09:52:36 AM
I've noticed battery acid dripping onto my pipes from the overflow tubing.  Is there a way I can clean this up and avoid it from happening?
Title: Re: removing battery acid from pipes
Post by: Chuck on September 05, 2007, 10:20:38 AM
You can clean it up with water with some baking soda in it, and rinse with water.

If you have slack in the tube, pull it so that it exits below the bike, otherwise you have to make it a touch longer.
Title: Re: removing battery acid from pipes
Post by: gs500girl on September 05, 2007, 01:01:41 PM
thanks chuck.  I'll give this a try.  I'm new to motorcycling....so I appreciate the tip!
Annette
Title: Re: removing battery acid from pipes
Post by: slowinthestraights on September 05, 2007, 01:16:42 PM
Quote from: gs500girl on September 05, 2007, 01:01:41 PM
thanks chuck.  I'll give this a try.  I'm new to motorcycling....so I appreciate the tip!
Annette

Also check the fluid level in the battery, it really shouldn't be overflowing, but if the fluid is too high it can.
Title: Re: removing battery acid from pipes
Post by: gs500girl on September 05, 2007, 01:30:22 PM
Quote from: slowinthestraights on September 05, 2007, 01:16:42 PM
Quote from: gs500girl on September 05, 2007, 01:01:41 PM
thanks chuck.  I'll give this a try.  I'm new to motorcycling....so I appreciate the tip!
Annette

Also check the fluid level in the battery, it really shouldn't be overflowing, but if the fluid is too high it can.
good idea. thanks guys.