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Jackyan

In: Cheshire
Posts: 2751

I seem to recall a thread about a winter treatment for bikes to protect against corrosion but can't see it now. Please did anyone have this treatment and if so which company and did it help.? We are thinking we might get our bikes done as we ride whenever ! Thank you

Message posted by Jackyan on 01 September 2015 at 13:37

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Lindsay

In: Leeds
Posts: 15143

Just done a quick search of the forums n come up with this in past posts

http://allyearbiker.co.uk/
It appears a fair few times. Hope it helps!

Message posted by Lindsay on 01 September 2015 at 19:23

Lindsay @ 01/09/2015 19:23:10

havfun

In: harrogate
Posts: 719

try Steve_H
seem to rember he knows something about it
but i cud be wrong

Message posted by havfun on 02 September 2015 at 05:18

havfun @ 02/09/2015 05:18:13

havfun

In: harrogate
Posts: 719

or good stock of goodies and hybernate

Message posted by havfun on 02 September 2015 at 05:21

havfun @ 02/09/2015 05:21:07

Jackyan

In: Cheshire
Posts: 2751

Cheers will do .
GBNP thanks yes I saw that one and i will follow up . Thank you. X

Message posted by Jackyan on 02 September 2015 at 09:33

Jackyan @ 02/09/2015 09:33:27

Steve_H

In: Teesdale
Posts: 2173

Yep, I know all about winter. The car is ready and raring to go :-)
But I think what you after is the ACF50 thing. All year biker do it for you but you can just squirt it on yourself.
After a while the bike looks disgusting as all the crap sticks to it. But acf50 is between the crap and the bike protecting it.
I still think a car is a better bet though...

Message posted by Steve_H on 03 September 2015 at 16:56

Steve_H @ 03/09/2015 16:56:37

Jackyan

In: Cheshire
Posts: 2751

Thanks Steve. I'll look into ACF50! Looks like that may be the right thing for us and yup the car for the days is really not bike friendly! Ta v m

Message posted by Jackyan on 03 September 2015 at 20:30

Jackyan @ 03/09/2015 20:30:58

In: Birmingham
Posts: 11177

Best option for winterizing your bike is push sofa to 1 side then park bike if front of radiator to keep it warm and damp free.

Message posted by JP on 04 September 2015 at 08:40

JP @ 04/09/2015 08:40:56

GL Blue

In: essex
Posts: 3693

I like jp's option but the only problem is i can't get the rear end of the trike through the front door. Cry

Message posted by GL Blue on 04 September 2015 at 10:11

GL Blue @ 04/09/2015 10:11:38

Bikeabill

In: Hull /Hessle
Posts: 4483

The best thing any one can do with there bike in winter is to lock it up in the garage

Message posted by Bikeabill on 04 September 2015 at 17:49

Bikeabill @ 04/09/2015 17:49:51

Torque99

In: Inverness
Posts: 110

Yup, acf 50 and Scot oiler anti corrosion treatment.
Wash the bike at least once a week with cold water.
Paint the acf 50 onto parts you can not spray, also saves on waste as it is expensive.

Message posted by Torque99 on 07 September 2015 at 19:24

Torque99 @ 07/09/2015 19:24:28

Deleted Member

In: NA
Posts: 0

All year biker treatment, then wash bike weekly with cold water, dab/wipe on more ACF50, look after chain, clean and oil every week too. Sees me through the winter and you'd never know I rode my bike all year round to look at it Smile

Message posted by Deleted Member on 07 September 2015 at 22:43

Deleted Member @ 07/09/2015 22:43:00

madscots

In: Edinburgh
Posts: 1319

or mine and I'll second Mike's comments Thumbs Up

i'll pretend i didn't see the Southern jesseyz comments LOL

Message posted by madscots on 08 September 2015 at 17:18

madscots @ 08/09/2015 17:18:40

Jackyan

In: Cheshire
Posts: 2751

Thanks all that's really helpful. We have had lots of great rides in winter when the roads in Wales get a quieter so parking up till spring isn't really on the cards for us. I'll follow up on the ACF thing ! Thank you .

Message posted by Jackyan on 09 September 2015 at 08:10

Jackyan @ 09/09/2015 08:10:33

bluesbiker

In: Birmingham in th
Posts: 2510

If your bike is stuck outside you might find this helpfull.

basically a big plastic bag with silica gell inside. Geek

https://www.vac-bag.co.uk/motorcycle-vac-bags.html

Message posted by bluesbiker on 09 September 2015 at 19:15

bluesbiker @ 09/09/2015 19:15:48

Deleted Member

In: NA
Posts: 0

Best prep is a decent set of waterproofs a new set of thermals and some decent gloves.

Keep oiling the bike that will look after itself.

Message posted by Deleted Member on 30 September 2015 at 16:42

Deleted Member @ 30/09/2015 16:42:55

Jackyan

In: Cheshire
Posts: 2751

Well we have had the bikes done and how smart they look . However of course time will tell if it was worth it. I will report back on that but just to say the guy who did it worked really hard to get all three bikes done well.

Message posted by Jackyan on 10 November 2015 at 21:06

Jackyan @ 10/11/2015 21:06:49

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