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Offline Trumper

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Riding in this time of year-uk winter
« on: January 18, 2009, 12:25:10 PM »
 :)  Obviously i am not going to ride the motorbike in dangerous road conditions but unfortunately needs must when the devil drives and i may need to use the bike to get me through the traffic in the rush hours this week. :(
  Not only that the sun is shining and i really want to keep "sharp" and up to speed on the bike [Triumph Speedtwin 5ta].I don't want to be a fair weather rider either.
  I am more worried about the road muck,we have had alot of rain here in the last day or so so i am hoping any road salt may have been washed away.
  Any hints on what to wash the bike down with after using it please,i normally use a liberal amount of wd40 and oily rags.
 All advice and hints appreciated as ever :)Many thanks

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Re: Riding in this time of year-uk winter
« Reply #1 on: January 18, 2009, 12:41:03 PM »
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i normally use a liberal amount of wd40 and oily rags.

I suggest you use something like ACF-50 instead of WD40?

http://www.acf-50.co.uk/acf50.htm

 
« Last Edit: January 18, 2009, 12:43:40 PM by L.A.B. »
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Re: Riding in this time of year-uk winter
« Reply #2 on: January 18, 2009, 04:09:30 PM »
I've heard of silicone based sprays to protect chrome and exposed metal - probably safer than coating the bike in oil. Mind you, my old Bonnie does that to itself anyway!  ;D

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Re: Riding in this time of year-uk winter
« Reply #3 on: January 19, 2009, 07:48:22 PM »
 :)Thanks for those replies :)