Protecting your bike against the elements...

scottmorley · 6 Jan 2015 at 01:03

Well, I've just bought a new bike and it's getting delivered next week. I know it's a bit of an odd time in the year to buy a bike but I just miss having one.
Anyway, I want to know what products or things you can do to prevent your bike become a rust bucket. What with all the gritters doing there thing at the moment, I know it's not ideal to keep your bike looking like it's just come out the show room. I know it won't be easy to keep it looking it's best if you ride in all elements(which I will be)

I've heard there is some kind of protective coating you can get sprayed over your bike that helps prevent corrosion etc... Anyone got any ideas what it's called?

scottmorley · 6 Jan 2015 at 01:31

~Dockie said:
ACF50 is the stuff you're looking for.

i just give it a rinse over if it picks up salt after a ride.

Thanks Dockie, can I ask how you actually apply it? Do you clean the motorcycle first then simply spray on? Is there any areas you avoid besides obviously the breaks?
Cheers

scottmorley · 6 Jan 2015 at 01:52

Oh haha! Ok I was under the impression you used it. With all my previous bikes I was a 'fair weather rider' does your bike suffer from any corrosion or rust? Or do you not ride it regularly in the winter months? If the ACF50 isn't really necessary I'll just wash all the muck off every week. Just don't want the bike getting ruined.

scottmorley · 6 Jan 2015 at 22:49

TallPaul_S said:
http://www.allyearbiker.co.uk

These guys will clean your bike to within an inch of it's life to prepare it for the ACF-50 treatment, then apply it properly so it gets everywhere. Worth the 60 quid if you don't fancy doing it yourself.

Cheers tallpaul! That's a bargain, and there is one located near me so I'm just going to leave it to these guys and get the job done properly!