Cleaned my bike. Why? - SV650.org

Toooldtodie · 04-03-16, 06:23 PM

Ok. So I knicked the washing up bowl and brush and set to work. Waxed and cleaned every crook and nanny. Now the bike looks not dissimilar to a few days ago.
Should I bother or just clean the oxidised remains in the spring?
Am I wasting my time or does a clean and virtually instant shizzing make a difference to the lifespan of my SV?
n.b. I have inherited a "lazy git" gene from somewhere so I am hoping for a "no worries" response preferably. Lazy emoticon (can't be bothered to find one!).

Nutsinatin · 04-03-16, 06:36 PM

At this stage in the season I would just give it a quick clean at the weekend if it's salty, but I wouldn't go all out until spring. If you're riding all weathers at this time next year I would give it a thorough pre winter clean then cover all the metal bits in ACF 50 or similar then give it a reasonable wash every month or two/when it looks bad and reapply, then come spring give it a thorough post winter clean. However if you're not using it much in the winter I would just bite the bullet and give it a good clean after use.

Toooldtodie · 04-03-16, 06:49 PM

Thanks Nuts.
The other day I'd have been sent back by a restaurant customer for being over seasoned, that salty! When I cleaned the rear brake hose guide it was actually bubbling!! I fear for anything made out of metal. And it won't be long before swingarm bearing replacement and exhaust stud removal... might just chuck it in the canal!

punyXpress · 05-03-16, 10:56 AM

It's not too late to treat it to ACF50
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you'll be glad you did!

DomP · 05-03-16, 01:52 PM

Is it really that good? Never used it but I'm tempted

chris8886 · 05-03-16, 09:31 PM

it is very good stuff, if expensive. you'll be glad of it come spring....

Red ones · 05-03-16, 09:34 PM

I find a £15 can lasts a year/ 2 treatments.
I was inOctober and not again until the frosts have gone. It'll look fine in April.

DomP · 05-03-16, 09:45 PM

Is it a case of just spraying it on everything once you've given it a good clean and dry? How does it dry?

punyXpress · 05-03-16, 09:49 PM

It doesn't.
It creeps into every orifice - ooh Matron! - and quietly gets on with its work.
It attracts all the carp in creation and neutralises it

DomP · 05-03-16, 10:29 PM

Ok so not something you'd want to get on any controls or where your clothing would touch when riding then.

04-03-16, 06:23 PM	#1
Toooldtodie Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Chelmsford Posts: 410	Cleaned my bike. Why? Ok. So I knicked the washing up bowl and brush and set to work. Waxed and cleaned every crook and nanny. Now the bike looks not dissimilar to a few days ago. Should I bother or just clean the oxidised remains in the spring? Am I wasting my time or does a clean and virtually instant shizzing make a difference to the lifespan of my SV? n.b. I have inherited a "lazy git" gene from somewhere so I am hoping for a "no worries" response preferably. Lazy emoticon (can't be bothered to find one!). __________________ Thought I was in a bad mood, but it's been 30 years now, so I suppose it's just who I am. 05 SV650s now with proper suspension, hurrah!

04-03-16, 06:36 PM	#2
Nutsinatin Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Lyne, Surrey Posts: 570	Re: Cleaned my bike. Why? At this stage in the season I would just give it a quick clean at the weekend if it's salty, but I wouldn't go all out until spring. If you're riding all weathers at this time next year I would give it a thorough pre winter clean then cover all the metal bits in ACF 50 or similar then give it a reasonable wash every month or two/when it looks bad and reapply, then come spring give it a thorough post winter clean. However if you're not using it much in the winter I would just bite the bullet and give it a good clean after use. __________________ Blue K9 Pointy - Squished by a car/kerb/wall Blue K9 Pointy #2 - Nearly at 120,000 miles!

04-03-16, 06:49 PM	#3
Toooldtodie Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Chelmsford Posts: 410	Re: Cleaned my bike. Why? Thanks Nuts. The other day I'd have been sent back by a restaurant customer for being over seasoned, that salty! When I cleaned the rear brake hose guide it was actually bubbling!! I fear for anything made out of metal. And it won't be long before swingarm bearing replacement and exhaust stud removal... might just chuck it in the canal! __________________ Thought I was in a bad mood, but it's been 30 years now, so I suppose it's just who I am. 05 SV650s now with proper suspension, hurrah!

05-03-16, 10:56 AM	#4
punyXpress Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Riding, North Posts: 2,664	Re: Cleaned my bike. Why? It's not too late to treat it to ACF50 . . . . you'll be glad you did! __________________ Was: K2 naked in rapid yellow - gone to a better? place Now: Street Triple R

05-03-16, 01:52 PM	#5
DomP Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kington Herefordshire Posts: 916	Re: Cleaned my bike. Why? Is it really that good? Never used it but I'm tempted

05-03-16, 09:31 PM	#6
chris8886 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 2,797	Re: Cleaned my bike. Why? it is very good stuff, if expensive. you'll be glad of it come spring.... __________________ AR08 to AR13-QUALITY! 650s: '52 curvy in yellow, was my baby cbr600rr: Mivv exhaust and a bagster tank cover. Now gone to a new home. Daytona 675: Arrow can (with a baffle that's gone missing in action....), quickshifter, shorty levers, custom paintjob

05-03-16, 09:34 PM	#7
Red ones Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 1,422	Re: Cleaned my bike. Why? I find a £15 can lasts a year/ 2 treatments. I was inOctober and not again until the frosts have gone. It'll look fine in April.

05-03-16, 09:45 PM	#8
DomP Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kington Herefordshire Posts: 916	Re: Cleaned my bike. Why? Is it a case of just spraying it on everything once you've given it a good clean and dry? How does it dry?

05-03-16, 09:49 PM	#9
punyXpress Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Riding, North Posts: 2,664	Re: Cleaned my bike. Why? It doesn't. It creeps into every orifice - ooh Matron! - and quietly gets on with its work. It attracts all the carp in creation and neutralises it __________________ Was: K2 naked in rapid yellow - gone to a better? place Now: Street Triple R

05-03-16, 10:29 PM	#10
DomP Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kington Herefordshire Posts: 916	Re: Cleaned my bike. Why? Ok so not something you'd want to get on any controls or where your clothing would touch when riding then.

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