ok i lived in hawhii for 5 yrs. and the weather took its toll on all the metal once i moved back state side i had time to look at my bike and dam oxydation and rust seem to be everywhere but its not thick just surface rust. im in the marine corps. and in hawhii my bike sat alot ( 1995 cbr 600 f3 w/21k on the odometer). whats the best way to get rid of this problem?

 

I would get a high-grit sanding sponge and work the bikes frame over with the bodywork removed. Maybe something over 600 grit... ?

It may only be surface rust, but that rust will have removed the frames original protectant so after knocking the rust off you may want to consider that new powder-coated paint job you've always wanted?

You could probably get away with keeping it clean and waxed from here on out and not need a paintjob, just something to consider for whichever you choose.

Thanks for your service, by the way. [sm=americanasmiley.gif]

 

get some Brillo pads its steel wool with soap in it, and a water hose and goto town, when done with the rust, get yourself some rustoleum primer and start spraying give it a few weeks in primer to make sure the rust does not come back then paint it how you want, or strip the whole bike and have it powder coated.