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| RatDog | | Chaac |  |  | | Reg. Date | : | 09/12/2012 | | Posts | : | 516 | | Location | : | Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, United States |
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| | Posted : 25 Feb 2013 - 23:15 Post title : Getting the Salt Off | | | Probably over thinking this but ....
While out on a few mid-winter jaunts, I have managed to steer clear of most moisture - but there is definitely a fine coating of "dust" on the wheels, radiator, belt guards, etc. Based on an earlier post I picked up a bottle of Scottoiler FS 365 - Corrosion Inhibitor - but I have not washed the bike yet or applied it out of fear that any moisture lingering on the bike in my toasty warm garage following what would surely be a somewhat quick and incomplete wash might be worse than just leaving the dust on there until I can spend a few hours lavishing attention on it outside in the sun and warmer temps.
Calling all wintertime riders north and south: What's your recipe for keeping the rust away? Let's have it. Do tell...
| Paul
2012 Triumph Thunderbird Storm ABS (stealthy and fastest matte black!)
Previous Bikes:
2001 Suzuki Bandit GSF1200S
1981 Yamaha SECA XJ-750
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| RatDog | | Chaac | | | | Reg. Date | : | 09/12/2012 | | Posts | : | 516 | | Location | : | Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, United States |
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| | Posted : 26 Feb 2013 - 00:01 Post title : Re: Getting the Salt Off (Re: RatDog) | | | Doh! Funny how typing this out made me realize the answer... washing followed by FS 365 treatment should be OK. What a maroon... In the immortal words of Emily Latella (Gilda Radner) and Kurt Cobain... Nevermind. Nevertheless, now that I've asked I am still curious about YOUR rituals...
| Paul
2012 Triumph Thunderbird Storm ABS (stealthy and fastest matte black!)
Previous Bikes:
2001 Suzuki Bandit GSF1200S
1981 Yamaha SECA XJ-750
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| RedBird2010 | | Chaac | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 11/10/2010 | | Posts | : | 666 | | Location | : | Spokane Valley, Washington, United States |
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| | Posted : 26 Feb 2013 - 01:32 Post title : Re: Getting the Salt Off (Re: RatDog) | | | Well, although a lame excuse, I just don't ride mine when there is salt/de-icer on the roads.
I think, weather permitting, washing well and drying is a good deterrent.
| Rick 
2010 Thunderbird SE 1600
"Harley-Davidson; the worlds' most efficient method of turning gasoline into noise without the harmful side effect of horsepower."
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| mjgt | | Thor | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 16/09/2011 | | Posts | : | 2,201 | | Location | : | North Somerset, United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 26 Feb 2013 - 19:00 Post title : Re: Getting the Salt Off (Re: RedBird2010) | | | The only real advice I can offer is to always wash any salt residue off with cold water first, then wash the bike in warm soapy water before drying it before applying any inhibitor.
Why cold water? it stops the salt dissolving before it's washed off and getting into all your little nooks and crannies.
| Mick . . .  Keep the rubber side down!!
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| Linkdog | | Thor | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 10/02/2011 | | Posts | : | 3,002 | | Location | : | Groveland, FL., United States |
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| | Posted : 27 Feb 2013 - 23:41 Post title : Re: Getting the Salt Off (Re: mjgt) | | | You could always move to Florida and stay away from the beaches
| Never drink from a cow with one udder! 2010 1600 Blue&White ( of course ) Long TORS and HP filter.
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| davetac1 | | Thunderbird | | | Reg. Date | : | 06/09/2010 | | Posts | : | 8,379 | | Location | : | Haverhill, Ma., United States |
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| | Posted : 28 Feb 2013 - 15:15 Post title : Re: Getting the Salt Off (Re: RatDog) | | | I've been riding forever in the winter months,as I do live in New England and our highway departments love to use salt, and lots of it. So what I did was install an outside hot water faucet so I can attach a hose and rinse the salt and or salt dust off the machine whenever I've been exposed to it.Naturally,ya still have to wash the machine in order to thoroughly clean it and get it shiny again,but for the most part,just rinsing the salt and salt dust off will prevent rust and or deterioration of metal parts until you can give it a thorough cleaning.Dave!!!
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| AlainD | | Set | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 16/12/2010 | | Posts | : | 164 | | Location | : | Nice, France |
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| | Posted : 28 Feb 2013 - 18:15 Post title : Re: Getting the Salt Off (Re: RatDog) | | | I gave up with trying to fight the wheel corrosion and went to epoxy coating them.
I live close to the sea and here it is a nightmare and requires a weekly attention.
I did that for the first year, and finally gave up, too boring
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| fishy | | Set | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 15/09/2012 | | Posts | : | 440 | | Location | : | United States |
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| | Posted : 28 Feb 2013 - 22:00 Post title : Re: Getting the Salt Off (Re: AlainD) | | | Alain-
What type of epoxy did you use? Can you describe a little about the prep and the product you used.
I also live on the Atlantic and I spend hours on those stupid wheels, but after 2 years they look better than new. I disagree, they require nearly daily attention if they even have any water dry on them.The water spots are instant and they they start to corrode quickly.
When we have a stiff breeze the salt spray is in the air and I have to was the entire bike a few times a week even under a cover.
I was going to powder coat them when I get new tires but at 7000 miles (11,000 km) my tires look brand new as I drive like the old guy I am.
PS- I love the avatar.
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| mat1600 | | Thunderbird | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 06/03/2010 | | Posts | : | 8,596 | | Location | : | Bridlington, Democratic Independant State of Yorkshire, United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 01 Mar 2013 - 00:57 Post title : Re: Getting the Salt Off (Re: AlainD) | | |
AlainD wrote:
I gave up with trying to fight the wheel corrosion and went to epoxy coating them.
I live close to the sea and here it is a nightmare and requires a weekly attention.
I did that for the first year, and finally gave up, too boring |
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Yip. I went with powder coat. Quick wash down and put her away. We have the North Sea and all it chucks at us. Bike still looking good after three years and 24K miles.
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| doc69 | | Set | | | Reg. Date | : | 10/09/2013 | | Posts | : | 38 | | Location | : | Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States |
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| | Posted : 23 Jan 2014 - 18:13 Post title : Re: Getting the Salt Off (Re: RatDog) | | | Just out of curiosity, what do you use to clean protect your matt finish?
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| feduke | | Thor | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 11/08/2009 | | Posts | : | 2,441 | | Location | : | Daytona Beach, Florida, United States |
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| | Posted : 23 Jan 2014 - 20:14 Post title : Re: Getting the Salt Off (Re: doc69) | | | I use LIQUID PERFOMANCE spray cleaner and polish. Great product! I haven't "washed" my bike in about 8 months, and I live near the ocean.
| I'm a secondhand vegetarian. Cows eat grass. I eat cows.
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| RatDog | | Chaac | | | | Reg. Date | : | 09/12/2012 | | Posts | : | 516 | | Location | : | Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, United States |
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| | Posted : 24 Jan 2014 - 00:52 Post title : Re: Getting the Salt Off (Re: doc69) | | | doc69 wrote:
Just out of curiosity, what do you use to clean protect your matt finish? |
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Uh, not much really. I occasionally wipe it down with a moist soft grease free towel and that's about it. Have never given my bird a bath. So you might be better off taking advice on the matter from feduke!
Funny thing is I have a bottle of ScottOiler FS365 (recommended by someone here) and a can of SD100 but have never used either on the bike yet. With regard to the FS365 I have been using it recently on my aging cars (10 and 12 years old respectively) in an effort to retard further rusting around the rear wheel well body panels - but have not sprayed it on the bike as I feel a bit queasy about getting any sort of oily solution on there (or off really). Maybe someone can make me a believer in that...? With regard to the SD100, guess it has just seemed like overkill given that a moist rag seems to do the trick just fine - and I generally want to ride when I have time rather than wash, dry, polish, etc.
| Paul
2012 Triumph Thunderbird Storm ABS (stealthy and fastest matte black!)
Previous Bikes:
2001 Suzuki Bandit GSF1200S
1981 Yamaha SECA XJ-750
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