ACF50 on the SV

Hi All,
I'm after some advice,
What is the best way to apply ACF50 and where can you put it?

I got given a brand new can for my bday on tuesday so after cleaning the bike i put a small ammount on it, front forks exhaust, swingarm and frame. Evened out with a dry cloth to give a good finish.
I was thinking of the plastics too but that doesnt corrode so Tesco's Dashboard shine went on them as i was out of protect'n'shine or autoglym bike polish.
So, what's your opinion?
Put a good ammount and buff on or just a little?
Also, if doing the engine, how?

Collis

Hi Collis..Try This,

ACF 50 anti corrosion
Cleaning routine
Application is either by spray directly onto the component or by cloth moistened in the fluid. My recommendation is a combination of both. As the manufacturer states on the bottle, the fluid disperses over quite large area so it is easy to be over enthusiastic. A word of warning, keep it well away from brake discs, tyres, footrest rubbers and handlebar grips as ACF-50 is also a pretty effective lubricant. I also recommend that you do the initial application over a weekend, first clean and dry the bike as normal then place plastic food bags on the footrests and handlebar grips.
Can in hand, carefully apply the fluid to all bolts, nuts, chrome plated parts, rear shocks, swinging arm, brake callipers, switchgear and underside of the bike. Leave overnight to allow the ACF-50 to creep into all the nooks and crannies. The following day wipe all the treated areas with the application cloth used previously to remove any excess and spread it further by wiping over the frame, fork legs, wheel rims and spokes. The only areas I didn’t apply it to were the tank, nose fairing and seat hump as these are waxed on a weekly basis.
If, like me, you prefer dry film or wax chain lubes which are great at reducing oil fling on to your shiny rear wheel due to their lack of oil based lubricants they can result in light rusting of the chain following a wet ride or two. My method is simple, grip the drive chain with a cloth moistened with ACF 50 and rotate the rear wheel which gives an even coating to the side plates and rollers. Apply your dry film chain lube immediately after and the chain will be rust resistant for a couple of months worth of wet riding
Be warned, when you crack up the motor for the first time following an application you will be greeted by copious amounts of white smoke billowing off any components which are subject to high heat! Spectacular but harmless. Only time will tell how good the product is.
Three months down the line and no sign of corrosion despite riding through the winter and all the torrential rain of late, not forgetting my penchant for power washing the bike at fortnightly intervals, sooner if needs be. I am a true believer in this product and would recommend it for use on any bike whether you ride in the wet on a regular basis or not.

acf 50 you could reccomend, but I cannot reccomend you powerwash your bike....

I wouldnt power wash my bike, may get water in front cylinder. But definitely give the bike a proper clean n then apply. I plan to do mine at the end of the month

[Nick_69]

Yea dnt power wash ur bike. Make sire u dnt get it on ur brake discs.

[SIII]

For all the nuts and bolts spray some into a small container and use a small art brush to 'paint' all of the fairing fastners and engine bolts, chain tensioner, etc. Did my VT 125 last year, rode in lots of wet weather and no rust appeared!

Did rest of bike as ty_uk suggests - works a treat, gonna do my SV at the end of this month as well. Bit expensive but seams to work well.

Originally Posted by collis

I got given a brand new can for my bday on tuesday ...
Collis

Sounds like an amazing birthday!

Good suggestion, think ill grab some before true winter sets in.

Ive seen rust on the bottom end of the rear shock and on the down pipes from the engine on someone elses SV, so i'd recommend there too.

Just done my GSXR, does normal washing of the bike with the likes of turtlewax wash get rid of the ACF50? Will it need to be re applied after washing?
Mike

[Littlepeahead]

Another small but obvious point, lay down some plastic or newspaper before you start if you are doing it in the garage or on the drive. It's a nightmare to clean off tarmac or concrete and where I left my bike on my drive after treating it there are still dark patches that don't wash away, even with patio cleaner.

And don't get it on the cat either. When lying on the floor spraying the bike it is best to lock the cat in the house. Or is it only my daft moggy who tried to 'help' when any bike maintenance is going on.

[andrewsmith]

what colour is the moggy now?