Are you using PROTECTION

YMFB · 12-Nov-2005, 19:02

I am for the first time in twenty five years riding through the winter, mainly because of the IAM training that I am doing.

Previously I have put my bike away from Mid October to April and have not had to combat the ravages of winter and have no real experience of preventative maintenance to combat grit, salt and other winter nastys.

I have ordered some spray called ACF50 to start with but I wondered does anyone protect the bottom of the forks or any other areas with clear plastic, is it practical and where can I get it.

Iconic944ss · 12-Nov-2005, 19:08

hi, i used to have some stuff for my mountain bike called "frame saver" - self adhesive, quite thick clear plastic strip. Good but leaves a heavy goo behind - does no damage but can be a pain to get off.

Think i still have some somewhere - I'll look it up

Cheers - Frank

ps - will be interested to know how you get on with the new spray

YMFB · 12-Nov-2005, 19:18

A mate reccomended the spray, can you get the tape at Halfords ?

Iconic944ss · 12-Nov-2005, 19:56

Here is a link - its caller "Bike Saver" but I cant find a UK seller for it anymore:

http://www.coloradocyclist.com/commo...253&TextMode=0

Frank

Chaz · 12-Nov-2005, 22:34

Just spray the whole bike with duck oil & when you clean it if ever spray it again it works.

[Edited on 12-11-2005 by chass]

GsxrAge · 12-Nov-2005, 22:43

Quote:

Originally posted by chass
Just spray the whole bike with duck oil & when you clean it if ever spray it again it works.

[Edited on 12-11-2005 by chass]

But not brake discs

I am not saying your that stupid mate

Lee1980 · 12-Nov-2005, 23:49

Ive got some of the Scottoiler F365 stuff to spray on when i clean it next had some good reviews for working well

We will see how well after winter

YMFB · 13-Nov-2005, 00:01

Quote:

Originally posted by AGE996

Quote:

Originally posted by chass
Just spray the whole bike with duck oil & when you clean it if ever spray it again it works.

[Edited on 12-11-2005 by chass]

But not brake discs

I am not saying your that stupid mate

what about the seat

BIG-G · 13-Nov-2005, 10:25

Even pledge will work as it leaves a wax coating on all parts and is water based so washes off with the muck. Polish where you can see and leave where you can't.

Chaz · 13-Nov-2005, 12:08

Quote:

Originally posted by YMFB

Quote:

Originally posted by AGE996

Quote:

Originally posted by chass
Just spray the whole bike with duck oil & when you clean it if ever spray it again it works.

[Edited on 12-11-2005 by chass]

But not brake discs

:lol

I am not saying your that stupid mate

what about the seat

Thats up to you m8 but it would stop them rusting/rotting.:P

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12-Nov-2005, 19:18	#3
YMFB Registered Forum User Ducati Meccanica Bikes: R1200RT F800GS. Hopefully another Ducati soon Posts: 2,526 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Salisbury A mate reccomended the spray, can you get the tape at Halfords ? Reply

12-Nov-2005, 19:56	#4
Iconic944ss Registered Forum User WSB Hero Bikes: 1993 - 944SS & Aprilia Falco Posts: 7,795 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: north east Here is a link - its caller "Bike Saver" but I cant find a UK seller for it anymore: http://www.coloradocyclist.com/commo...253&TextMode=0 Frank Reply

12-Nov-2005, 22:34	#5
Chaz Registered Forum User Ducati Corse Bikes: 916 Strada Posts: 3,844 Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: At some track or another:) Mood: www.od2racing.co.uk Just spray the whole bike with duck oil & when you clean it if ever spray it again it works. [Edited on 12-11-2005 by chass] Reply

12-Nov-2005, 23:49	#7
Lee1980 Registered Forum User Big Twin Bikes: Xdaivel Posts: 1,051 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bristol Mood: Xdiavel..awesome!! Ive got some of the Scottoiler F365 stuff to spray on when i clean it next had some good reviews for working well We will see how well after winter Reply

13-Nov-2005, 10:25	#9
BIG-G Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 240 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Nth wales Mood: I started life with nothing and still have most of it left Even pledge will work as it leaves a wax coating on all parts and is water based so washes off with the muck. Polish where you can see and leave where you can't. Reply