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joshuacrane
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PostPosted: 19:47 - 17 Jun 2007    Post subject: hi quick question about corrosion Reply with quote

my bike will be kept in my back yard throughout the whole year, im getting a cover but not a complete one that covers the full bike eg the bottom, im just getting one that goes over the top. i will maintain the bike in top condition but would it still rust with just a throw over one.

also what can i use to stop the metal parts of the bike corroding eg exhast, at the minute im using wd40 but it has water in. someone once said silicone? where can i get this from and whats it like?
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PostPosted: 19:50 - 17 Jun 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote

This is apparently the best stuff around, not cheap tho

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PostPosted: 19:55 - 17 Jun 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote

this is what i was on about

https://www.hein-gericke.com/uk/product_info.php/products_id/1734[/url]
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PostPosted: 20:09 - 17 Jun 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote

if you can, i'd really advise a shed.

You can get a cheap shed for under £200.
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PostPosted: 20:15 - 17 Jun 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote

I recommend GT85 as an alternative to WD-40
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PostPosted: 21:21 - 17 Jun 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote

Scott Oiler 365 spray. about a tenner for a big f off bottle lasts two years.
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PostPosted: 08:29 - 18 Jun 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote

FS365 is pretty good. Smokes like a good 'un if you get it over the hot bits of the engine. Rode to work the other week after treating the bike with it. Got off in the parking bays with smoke billowing off the hot downpipes to the freaked looks from the crowd. set the alarm and left it there merrily smoking (would burn off in a min or two).. Smile

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PostPosted: 09:03 - 18 Jun 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote

If you do use WD or similar, remember to smear grease around your fork seals as the WD will seep in and damage the rubber otherwise.

The £200 you spend on a shed will be less in the long run than you will lose on depreciation by leaving a bike outdoors over winter. Remember, its not just rust to worry about, any part that moves can sieze...
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PostPosted: 09:13 - 18 Jun 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote

Can you get sheds you can pack back up and take with you? I live in a shared house and am interested :>

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PostPosted: 09:21 - 18 Jun 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote

You can get fold over bike covers that will protect the entire bike. They're a bit like a tent.
They're not cheap tho.

https://www.thebikebarn.net/photos/standard_main2.jpg

https://www.thebikebarn.net/index_uk.htm
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PostPosted: 10:16 - 18 Jun 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote

Another vote for FS365 Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 11:37 - 18 Jun 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote

Toby R wrote:
Can you get sheds you can pack back up and take with you? I live in a shared house and am interested :>

T
Yes as long as it's a well made tongue and groove shed you should be able to rebuild it. I've had mind 15 years and have dismantled and re-built it 3 times in moving. But I always replace the the roof felt as it's worthwhile changing it, especially after you've cut it off. It consists of a base, two long sides, two short sides (one with door) and two roof panels, "flat-packs" quite nicely and is held together with 8 self-tapping bolts and nailed to the base. Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 19:31 - 18 Jun 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote

I ride all year round and use this stuff:


https://www.mandp.co.uk/productInfo.aspx?catRef=540911
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PostPosted: 22:57 - 18 Jun 2007    Post subject: Re: hi quick question about corrosion Reply with quote

joshuacrane wrote:
my bike will be kept in my back yard throughout the whole year, im getting a cover but not a complete one that covers the full bike eg the bottom, im just getting one that goes over the top. i will maintain the bike in top condition but would it still rust with just a throw over one.

also what can i use to stop the metal parts of the bike corroding eg exhast, at the minute im using wd40 but it has water in. someone once said silicone? where can i get this from and whats it like?

Don't use silcone spray lol, I'd recommend Engine oil for the exhaust. Wink

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