Bike Corrosion - How can it be stopped?

tompos · L Plate Warrior Joined: 23 Oct 2008 Karma :

I have had a Bandit 600 for a few months now, and as i don't have a garage it sits outside permenantly, and will do so over the winter.
Plus i ride it every day, whatever the weather.

I have been told that Suzys, and paticularly Bandits don't respond well to this sort of treatment, paticularly salt and grit on the road etc.

Can anyone advise on how worried i should be about this and what can be done to minimise the damage?

Kal · World Chat Champion Joined: 02 Jan 2007 Karma :

Vaselene on exposed chrome work is supposed to help, semi regular cleaning and rinsing the salt off

Bang a waterproof - breathable - cover over it when it is at home.

Can't think of anything else right now.
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Clanger · Stirrer Joined: 27 May 2004 Karma :

I usually spray most of the parts with WD40 to avoid winter corrosion...there are loads of products out there that can be used...do a google search. Or ask at the local suzuki dealership for their advice...
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TheDonUK · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Feb 2006 Karma :

None of my bikes have had the luxury of a garage,

They all live outside and i never wash them,

Supposedly ACF50 applied liberally after a good clean will see you through winter.

I use an oxford stormex cover or something similar, I try to put it on when the bikes dry, If i come back from a ride and its still raining, ill leave it out there, hope for a gap in the rain rush out with a rag and the cover, dry it as best as possible and hope for the best....

So many people advocate doing their own spannering and maintenence/cleaning they really dont know the pain of living on a second floor flat where the bike has no access to water/ light or somewhere to sit and work on it...

One day i will live in a home with a garage...
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Itchy · Super Spammer Joined: 07 Apr 2005 Karma :

FS365 apply after each ride,

My NTV is caked in crud as it sticks to dirt and forms a protective layer around it so goes the blurb.
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tompos · L Plate Warrior Joined: 23 Oct 2008 Karma :

Thanks for all this Smile

I think a cover is definitely on my list when i've got a bit of money to spend one one.

I have heard the name FS365 before, I assume since your recommending it, it has worked for you. What exactly is this stuff?

And what is ACF50?

doggone · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 May 2004 Karma :

If you really use it almost everyday I wouldn't worry about a cover.
They can be counter-productive, rubbing paint and trapping damp underneath.
If it were parked up for days at a time it would be sensible to cover it especially if done dry and combined with the spray on treatments suggested.

Nufkamp · Traffic Copper Joined: 15 Jul 2007 Karma :

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andi · Crazy Courier Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Karma :

replace the cheap nickel plated bolts and nuts with stainless steel. Ebay is a good place for cheap stainless. Go for A4 over A2 when there is a choice but A2 is ok.
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Itchy · Super Spammer Joined: 07 Apr 2005 Karma :

McJamweasel · BCF Junkie Joined: 22 Mar 2002 Karma :

https://www.bmwbikebits.co.uk/images/ACF50.jpg

That is all.

We've been applying it to all of our new bikes at work for about 18 months now and corrosion warranty claims have dropped to 0.

It is expensive but you don't need much and it doesn't wash off so a can lasts ages.
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tompos · L Plate Warrior Joined: 23 Oct 2008 Karma :

Thanks for the detailed info Itchy Thumbs Up

FS365 sounds like the stuff but i'll have to try both before passing judgement on them, ACF50 sounds intriguing too Razz

Although I guess the best way to stop my bike getting corroded is to find somewhere inside to put it Sad

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veeeffarr · Super Spammer Joined: 22 Jul 2004 Karma :

ACF50. The reason why a lot of old planes are still in the air Very Happy

map · Mr Calendar Joined: 14 Jun 2004 Karma :

More info on ACF-50 if you click here including where you can buy it/have it applied (scroll to bottom and click link there).

HTH Thumbs Up

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