Age old winter question, but I don't fit the age old answer

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Re: Age old winter question, but I don't fit the age old answer

Post by Moorso »

ACF50!

Agree that it can attract dirt, but the corrosion protection it offers cancels out any other considerations in my humble opinion.
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Re: Age old winter question, but I don't fit the age old answer

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-Ralph- wrote:
Redmurty wrote:Use both ACF 50 it allow to dry the use the Scottoiler stuff on top then wash with cold water after your ride.

Or just use ACF 50 and wash after every ride in cold water.

I remember the good old days of "Waxoil" :pinch:

cheers Spud ;)
And does the bike then come clean when you wash it?
Yes the ACF 50 provides long term protection and the Scottoiler stuff washes off with the dirt. Use cold water as hot soapy water may wash both systems off

cheers Spud ;)
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Re: Age old winter question, but I don't fit the age old answer

Post by -Ralph- »

Redmurty wrote:
-Ralph- wrote:
Redmurty wrote:Use both ACF 50 it allow to dry the use the Scottoiler stuff on top then wash with cold water after your ride.

Or just use ACF 50 and wash after every ride in cold water.

I remember the good old days of "Waxoil" :pinch:

cheers Spud ;)
And does the bike then come clean when you wash it?
Yes the ACF 50 provides long term protection and the Scottoiler stuff washes off with the dirt. Use cold water as hot soapy water may wash both systems off

cheers Spud ;)
OK, think I'll try that then, thanks
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Re: Age old winter question, but I don't fit the age old answer

Post by mavis cruet »

what about on yer cylinder heads? i find acf 50 (what a crap aerosol it comes in!!!!) burns off n the fins corrode anyway. im still stuck with wd 40 im afraid...
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Re: Age old winter question, but I don't fit the age old answer

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mavis cruet wrote:what about on yer cylinder heads? i find acf 50 (what a crap aerosol it comes in!!!!) burns off n the fins corrode anyway. im still stuck with wd 40 im afraid...
I would be surprised if the WD40 stays on and do's not burn off either

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Re: Age old winter question, but I don't fit the age old answer

Post by Nigel »

Agreed there is more chance of ACF staying on than WD, it`s sprayed on my engine and stays on no problem, also use it on my downpipes, smokes a bit when you start the bike up though :laugh: and remember ACF neutralises corrosion as well (thumbs)
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Re: Age old winter question, but I don't fit the age old answer

Post by Diesel Pete »

I always used FS in the past but it when I sprayed it on my Tiger it went all streaky and horrible looking on the engine.

I now use ACF 50 with no problems.
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