Rust

claire_loves_her_bike · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 03 Nov 2011 Karma :

Hey guys, what do you use to protect your bike against rust? Other than a cover... I mean when you're riding and it starts raining. Are there any decent sprays or anything, and if so, any tips on using/applying them?

Cheers Smile

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temeluchus · World Chat Champion Joined: 01 Oct 2008 Karma :

ACF50 is well liked in these parts.

if the bike gets caked in road salt, give the bike a hose down to get the worst of it off before applying any unguents.
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Vincent · Banned Joined: 16 Oct 2006 Karma :

Also, if there are parts that rust easily, have them rechromed, (properly), or powdercoated. Some parts are very poorly finished and will rust at the sight of moisture.
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Rogerborg · nimbA Joined: 26 Oct 2010 Karma :

Another vote for ACF-50. If you get a litre bottle of it, it'll work out cheaper than spray cans in the long run. It looks expensive, but it's cheaper than everything that it's protecting.
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G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

Another vote for ACF50.

Ideally give your bike a bit of a clean mid to late Autumn (but no problems later), decent coating of ACF50 and wash properly again the next time you can be bothered Smile

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Howling TerrorOutOfOffice · Super Spammer Joined: 05 Dec 2008 Karma :

It smells divine.

ACF50 the ladies love it.
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whitedevil · World Chat Champion Joined: 28 Nov 2010 Karma :

ACF50 bitches Thumbs Up

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ZRX61 · Victor Meldrew Joined: 05 Nov 2003 Karma :

I find living in Southern California takes care of any rust problems. Cool

97,000 miles/13 years old. Pics taken yesterday...

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Svendura · Derestricted Danger Joined: 04 Jan 2012 Karma :

In my opinion the secret to prevent rust, is to keep the motorbike clean.
After every holiday trip and after every drive in the mud and in the rain,
I see to have it thoroughly cleaned. Then I use an oiled cloth to make it
shine. That way none of my bikes ever rusted.

...and another reason, I don't like to drive through rain: it's a lot of work afterwards :-)

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claire_loves_her_bike · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 03 Nov 2011 Karma :

thanks everyone, that's all really helpful!

on a different note (that'll prob be really boring to all you experienced riders but i'm going to say it anyway), i did the commute to work today for the first time and survived, even through the crazy brixton traffic! woo Very Happy

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Fizzer Thou · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 Aug 2011 Karma :

Watch out for spilt diesel on the one way system in Brixton - slippery as a skating rink.
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claire_loves_her_bike · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 03 Nov 2011 Karma :

Thanks for the tip!
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