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Vandervecken
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PostPosted: 18:30 - 17 Feb 2015    Post subject: Winter corrosion issues CB600F Reply with quote
Hi
Have come across a slightly odd corrosion issue, I commute virtually every day all seasons, with the winter comes the rain, ice and salt, the mix of these has corroded the brake light switch on the front to the extent it almost looked melted. Though I picked up the problem quickly (shows daily checks are worth it ) does anybody know if there is any solution or coating that can prevent this sort of corrosion in the future,

Any suggestions appreciated
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PostPosted: 20:57 - 17 Feb 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
some swear by this stuff
https://www.amazon.co.uk/ACF-50-Motorcycle-Automotive-Metal-Anti-Corrosion/dp/B000P1C8UO

I use wd-40

or if I`m feelin extravagant

https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_5?url=search-alias%3Dsports&field-keywords=gt%2085%20spray&sprefix=gt+85%2Csports%2C183

you aint ever gonna stop it though.
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PostPosted: 21:06 - 17 Feb 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
Copycat73 wrote:
I use wd-40


Come into the light

To be fair, WD came a close second. It would be nice to see how GT85 would have fared as well, I prefer it over WD because it dries. WD is demoted to tool cleaning.

FS365 turned out worse than the control, probably because it's water based Laughing
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Copycat73
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PostPosted: 21:13 - 17 Feb 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
wd-40 requires repeat applications to get the best that's true..
I tend to light wash/ rinse any bike after "salt use"
and given the price over the others this makes it economical..

truth is I hate ridin in the cold anyway and mine aint seen a salt road yet... but I used to .. Crying or Very sad
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PostPosted: 21:35 - 17 Feb 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
Copycat73 wrote:
wd-40 requires repeat applications to get the best that's true..
I tend to light wash/ rinse any bike after "salt use"
and given the price over the others this makes it economical..

truth is I hate ridin in the cold anyway and mine aint seen a salt road yet... but I used to .. Crying or Very sad


I agree, to the everyday commuter it's perfect. Spray, forget, ride all winter. To a more occasional user it's probably a bit daunting entrusting a product to protect their bike all winter with one application; top-up coats are certain = such costly.
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Vandervecken
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PostPosted: 19:04 - 19 Feb 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
Thanks guys, some good advice and options, appreciated. Best thing is that only about a month left before this years winter is over. Very Happy
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PostPosted: 16:44 - 21 Feb 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
Ben90 wrote:
Copycat73 wrote:
I use wd-40


Come into the light

To be fair, WD came a close second. It would be nice to see how GT85 would have fared as well, I prefer it over WD because it dries. WD is demoted to tool cleaning.

FS365 turned out worse than the control, probably because it's water based Laughing


Brilliant link
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