2016 Husqvarna yellow stained frame

shaunbruce827
Edited Date/Time 7/22/2018 4:36pm
Hey everyone, as the title says, the frame on my Husky has got some yellow stains by the steering stem location, due to the fuel over flow in that area, and also other parts. I can't seem to remove it with dish soap or anything mild like that, is there something you'd recommend to help clean it that won't be too strong to cause damage? Thanks!
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bf884 6/27/2017 5:36am
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Have you tried wd40
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You could always try a cutting paste like the paint shops use to buff out minor scratches. In the UK, there's a paste called G3 which I have used with a firm wet sponge with great success to remove marks and blemishes from paint.
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we have stuff called Gumption (oven cleaner) over here, works a treat
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i had a 15 husky and the same thing happened, your frame is powder coated, carb cleaner will take it off and not hurt the paint

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I've used this adhesive remover for just about everything from removing scuff off the boots to taking oil off the side of the daily driver and it works amazing with no damage to the product.
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pete24 wrote:
i had a 15 husky and the same thing happened, your frame is powder coated, carb cleaner will take it off and not hurt the paint
I used carb cleaner on my 16 ktm just to clean the oil off the frame and engine after I changed it and it immediately started melting the paint.
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Not entirely related, but that is one of the better looking bikes that I've ever seen.
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Bramlett321 wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2017/06/27/202145/s1200_HS_015285_M.jpg[/img] I've used this adhesive remover for just about everything from removing scuff off the boots to taking oil off the side of the daily driver...

I've used this adhesive remover for just about everything from removing scuff off the boots to taking oil off the side of the daily driver and it works amazing with no damage to the product.
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I use CLR on my Husky, works great.
fullysicmate 7/21/2018 2:46am
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shaunbruce827 wrote:
Hey everyone, as the title says, the frame on my Husky has got some yellow stains by the steering stem location, due to the fuel over...
Hey everyone, as the title says, the frame on my Husky has got some yellow stains by the steering stem location, due to the fuel over flow in that area, and also other parts. I can't seem to remove it with dish soap or anything mild like that, is there something you'd recommend to help clean it that won't be too strong to cause damage? Thanks!
Hi, I just found this thread. I have the same problem /stain at my fuel overflow and below my front sprocket, did you find a cure? I have tried the gumption with a scourer and got nothing other than a sore arm...
nascarnate326 7/21/2018 3:04am
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Only thing I can think of is to tear it down and get it repowder coated. I’m sure my 18 will be the same way.

How many hours are on your bike ?
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its white its going to yellow, the paint cracks and rust shows thru as well, that said a toothbrush and some abrasive compound.
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Have you tried shout and maybe a magic eraser? Both of those are my go to's for bike cleaning.
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It's stained all the way through and fucked, nothing will make it look better. The vent hose never should have been routed that way. The only fix is to have it repainted or powder coated and run a stubby vent line.
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lumpy790 7/21/2018 11:40am
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Can you post a picture of the actual stained area? Both KTM & Husky have the gas cap breather hose going to a fitting that puts any fuel coming through the vent inside of the frame.
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lumpy790 wrote:
Can you post a picture of the actual stained area? Both KTM & Husky have the gas cap breather hose going to a fitting that puts...
Can you post a picture of the actual stained area? Both KTM & Husky have the gas cap breather hose going to a fitting that puts any fuel coming through the vent inside of the frame.
The fuel runs down the frame and ruins the paint.

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lumpy790 7/22/2018 7:34am
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lumpy790 wrote:
Can you post a picture of the actual stained area? Both KTM & Husky have the gas cap breather hose going to a fitting that puts...
Can you post a picture of the actual stained area? Both KTM & Husky have the gas cap breather hose going to a fitting that puts any fuel coming through the vent inside of the frame.
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The fuel runs down the frame and ruins the paint. [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2018/07/21/276083/s1200_IMG_0921.jpg[/img]
The fuel runs down the frame and ruins the paint.

Thank you for showing it. 100% sure its the fuel and not coolant? What kind of fuel does this? I will have to look at my orange and see if its affected.
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lumpy790 7/22/2018 7:35am
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bf884 wrote:
Have you tried wd40
I would try WD40 its some nasty stuff when it comes to cleaning.

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The orange is less affected and less noticeable but it will start turning a shade darker also. I guess it depends on how often the bike ends up on its side. Mine spends a considerable amount of time laying on the ground, as do I.
Jeremy Macbeth 7/22/2018 9:31am
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Step 1: Use 220 grit sandpaper on the affected area.
Step 2: Repaint the area with matching touch-up paint.
Step 3: Run a longer fuel line down the side of the radiator and terminate near the skid plate.
shaunbruce827 7/22/2018 10:23am
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I thought this thread looked familiar, but it’s from over a year ago Tongue I ended up tearing the bike down and powdercoating the frame, putting a piston in for maintenance, and every chassis bearing. Rode it 3 hours until breaking my back.. sold it over winter, and picked up a fresh new 18 125... 5.2 hours on this one now!.
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plowboy 7/22/2018 10:39am
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I've never ridden a bike with a stubby fuel cap vent tube. But if he's getting this much fuel out of his current tube...wouldn't a stubby just spray fuel in his crotch? How does a dry brake system vent?
Jeremy Macbeth 7/22/2018 11:03am
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plowboy wrote:
I've never ridden a bike with a stubby fuel cap vent tube. But if he's getting this much fuel out of his current tube...wouldn't a stubby...
I've never ridden a bike with a stubby fuel cap vent tube. But if he's getting this much fuel out of his current tube...wouldn't a stubby just spray fuel in his crotch? How does a dry brake system vent?
Those little stubby things have a check valve (e.g. they only allow air in, not out, hence no fuel that is able to escape).

On my dry break tanks, I used to run a long fuel line down the side of the radiator almost all the way to the skid plate. Some people run the check valves on their dry break tanks but they can go bad and stop breathing.
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plowboy 7/22/2018 11:29am
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plowboy wrote:
I've never ridden a bike with a stubby fuel cap vent tube. But if he's getting this much fuel out of his current tube...wouldn't a stubby...
I've never ridden a bike with a stubby fuel cap vent tube. But if he's getting this much fuel out of his current tube...wouldn't a stubby just spray fuel in his crotch? How does a dry brake system vent?
Jeremy Macbeth wrote:
Those little stubby things have a check valve (e.g. they only allow air in, not out, hence no fuel that is able to escape). On my...
Those little stubby things have a check valve (e.g. they only allow air in, not out, hence no fuel that is able to escape).

On my dry break tanks, I used to run a long fuel line down the side of the radiator almost all the way to the skid plate. Some people run the check valves on their dry break tanks but they can go bad and stop breathing.
Well, sounds like the stubby w/check valve is a cheap and easy fix.
Jeremy Macbeth 7/22/2018 12:15pm
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plowboy wrote:
Well, sounds like the stubby w/check valve is a cheap and easy fix.
They are indeed a quick and cheap fix but they can go bad so I don't personally trust them.
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plowboy 7/22/2018 12:33pm
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plowboy wrote:
Well, sounds like the stubby w/check valve is a cheap and easy fix.
Jeremy Macbeth wrote:
They are indeed a quick and cheap fix but they can go bad so I don't personally trust them.
A quick look on line showed them sold in sets of 10 or so...so I guess you just change them out when necessary.
Squirrelings 7/22/2018 1:27pm
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plowboy wrote:
Well, sounds like the stubby w/check valve is a cheap and easy fix.
I would not recommend using a stubby one way vent. When it quits working, your bike will bog out and you don't need me to explain how bad that could be.
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plowboy 7/22/2018 1:58pm
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plowboy wrote:
Well, sounds like the stubby w/check valve is a cheap and easy fix.
Squirrelings wrote:
I would not recommend using a stubby one way vent. When it quits working, your bike will bog out and you don't need me to explain...
I would not recommend using a stubby one way vent. When it quits working, your bike will bog out and you don't need me to explain how bad that could be.
So then, as others have said, run a tube all the way under the tank down under the bike?
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There's probably 1000 of those stubby fuckers sold worldwide everyday. I know people who have run them for the last 20yrs with no issue. Anything can fail. I'd trust the fuel vent over a rod that stops and starts 20,000 times every minute but no one seems worried about that....out of sight, out of mind.

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