the best cleaning products and looking after mz

[perryboy23]

So we are coming up to winter in the u.k, What does this bke need to withstand the battering its going o get over this chilly period.
I keep mine covered up outside. Should I be hosing it down everytime ive ridden it ?(when the roads have been salted) how do I stop the rusting?and what are the best cleaning products for the plastic fairing and for all the none plastic bits. From previous experience fairing bolts corrode, brake disks get slight rust on them, and my pet hate is the build up of oily crap all round your wheels that just wont shift. Any one got any good products they can advise on? any good tips would be great cos this bike is gonna last!

[motorcycles4less]

John,

Come and see me, I have a great selection of cleaning products to keep the new baby happy. I will happily tell you what we use in the shop and workshop and will also tell you what to avoid.

Doug
Motorcycles 4 Less

[perryboy23]

didnt think of that!, hopefully , all going well il be seeing you at the back end of next week.

[whysub01]

Fit a Scotoiler-mine have all worked brilliantly, and any throwoff (like if you accidentally turn it up to full ) just wipes off, unlike most chain lubes.

My bikes I rinse off with a hose afte winter riding, then apply Scotoil F365, which seems to have worked well. I only bought it because i was offered 2 for less than a fiver, and it ws recommended. Not sure if it is this or the daily hosing down that has kept them (relatively) corrosion free.

[DarthRider]

Afte I wash my bike I spray it with Motorex Anti-Rust and use Motorex clean and polish on the plastics. Motul Siliclean works good too for keeping black parts shiny.

[patkin]

I have just ordered some ACF-50. this stuff is used in the aviation industry and lasts for 24 months, it washes off though so regular application is the key. it will prevent corrosion and stop any that has started neautralising the rusting process. It displaces moisture and will protect and preserve rubber and electrical connections. It is a very thin coat that does not attract dirt or dust.

£12 for 150ml can

[street_moto]

Can recommend the ACF-50, dirt will stick to it, but underneath the bike stays corrosion free!