Acf-50 - SV650.org

17-12-09, 08:46 PM

Right, I know this has been posted before probably more than once, but I just need a couple of specific answers.

I pick my new bike up in a week, and obviously the weather is a bit w*nk at the minute.

Question is: Do you think I should cover it in ACF-50 before I ride off?

If yes, where? Eg everywhere? Just certain parts?

Cheers

Dave

dizzyblonde · 17-12-09, 08:49 PM

never on the disks

.
spray it into the cap or a small vessel then paint it on with a small brush. Every exposed fastener and bolt. Forks, engine errr yeah everywhere except brakes.

Nobbylad · 17-12-09, 08:59 PM

and not the tyres...they don't really rust anyway

dizzyblonde · 17-12-09, 09:01 PM

Unless you fancy a sleigh ride!

steveg · 17-12-09, 10:36 PM

Enjoy the new bike & take it easy this weather

Cheers steve

Littlepeahead · 18-12-09, 10:08 AM

Most of mine seems to be on the drive and garage floor. It's a pain to clean off so put some newspaper under the bike for a day or two afterwards as you don't want to be walking ACF-50 all over your carpets from your shoes.

18-12-09, 10:19 AM

ok this may be contraversial but i wouldnt put acf50 on a new bike!

the reason is its bacically like covering your bike in a protective sticky film of oil. yes its great for protecting it from the winter weather but (imo) it would detract from the new shiny smooth lushness of a new bike. i would try some of the scottoiler stuff and keep it off anything thats painted. and keep it clean (as you will be doing with a new toy

)

but thats just me.

punyXpress · 18-12-09, 11:14 AM

But, with the Acf-50, wash it off in Spring & you've got thast shiney new bike
Without, you've got a bike that's had all the shine blasted off it.

18-12-09, 11:37 AM

To anwser the OP, yes, do it.

I think ACF-50 is a good option because all you need to do is coat the whole bike in the stuff (except tyres, brakes, grips and seat

) and forget about cleaning it until Spring. You may have to re-apply it in some areas if the weather gets really wet, but it's a much more attractive option to having to clean/hose the bike after every ride.

I've coated the R1 and I've found that if you use the same motion as you would if you were paint spraying then you get a nice even coat with no runs, then attach the nozzle straw thingy to get to the hard-to-reach places. The bike is filthy now but I know it's all shiney underneath (I hope anyway

). Just cover the areas that you don't want the stuff touching (it's pretty slippery and gooey) with newspaper before applying.

Cheers,

Paul

18-12-09, 12:36 PM

Ok thanks for replies.

I don't intend to do a huge amount of riding, but obviously, I'm conccerned about all the crap that will be on the roads, including all the grit (if we actually got any).

I don't want to, as someone said, take the shine out of it before summer.

I think I will go for a full coat of ACF-50 as soon as I get home (its only about 3 miles) quick clean and then ACF it.

17-12-09, 08:46 PM	#1
EssexDave Guest Posts: n/a	Acf-50 Right, I know this has been posted before probably more than once, but I just need a couple of specific answers. I pick my new bike up in a week, and obviously the weather is a bit w*nk at the minute. Question is: Do you think I should cover it in ACF-50 before I ride off? If yes, where? Eg everywhere? Just certain parts? Cheers Dave

17-12-09, 08:49 PM	#2
dizzyblonde Da Cake Boss Mega Poster Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a flying Horse Posts: 9,992	Re: Acf-50 never on the disks . spray it into the cap or a small vessel then paint it on with a small brush. Every exposed fastener and bolt. Forks, engine errr yeah everywhere except brakes. __________________ Suzy, yellow 2001 SVS. Kitty, V-Raptor 1000, ZZR1400<<its my bike now Pegasus! Hovis 13.8.75-3.10.09 Reeder 20.7.88-21.3.12

17-12-09, 08:59 PM	#3
Nobbylad Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: West Lancs Posts: 4,055	Re: Acf-50 and not the tyres...they don't really rust anyway

17-12-09, 09:01 PM	#4
dizzyblonde Da Cake Boss Mega Poster Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a flying Horse Posts: 9,992	Re: Acf-50 Unless you fancy a sleigh ride! __________________ Suzy, yellow 2001 SVS. Kitty, V-Raptor 1000, ZZR1400<<its my bike now Pegasus! Hovis 13.8.75-3.10.09 Reeder 20.7.88-21.3.12

17-12-09, 10:36 PM	#5
steveg Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The Midlands Posts: 892	Re: Acf-50 Enjoy the new bike & take it easy this weather Cheers steve __________________ ex - red sv650s 06 reg Now Triumph sprint 1050 ABS 05 Reg AKA Papa Smurf

18-12-09, 10:08 AM	#6
Littlepeahead Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The Saaarrrfff Posts: 2,908	Re: Acf-50 Most of mine seems to be on the drive and garage floor. It's a pain to clean off so put some newspaper under the bike for a day or two afterwards as you don't want to be walking ACF-50 all over your carpets from your shoes.

18-12-09, 10:19 AM	#7
AndyBrad Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Acf-50 ok this may be contraversial but i wouldnt put acf50 on a new bike! the reason is its bacically like covering your bike in a protective sticky film of oil. yes its great for protecting it from the winter weather but (imo) it would detract from the new shiny smooth lushness of a new bike. i would try some of the scottoiler stuff and keep it off anything thats painted. and keep it clean (as you will be doing with a new toy ) but thats just me.

18-12-09, 11:14 AM	#8
punyXpress Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Riding, North Posts: 2,664	Re: Acf-50 But, with the Acf-50, wash it off in Spring & you've got thast shiney new bike Without, you've got a bike that's had all the shine blasted off it. __________________ Was: K2 naked in rapid yellow - gone to a better? place Now: Street Triple R

18-12-09, 11:37 AM	#9
Davies Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Acf-50 To anwser the OP, yes, do it. I think ACF-50 is a good option because all you need to do is coat the whole bike in the stuff (except tyres, brakes, grips and seat ) and forget about cleaning it until Spring. You may have to re-apply it in some areas if the weather gets really wet, but it's a much more attractive option to having to clean/hose the bike after every ride. I've coated the R1 and I've found that if you use the same motion as you would if you were paint spraying then you get a nice even coat with no runs, then attach the nozzle straw thingy to get to the hard-to-reach places. The bike is filthy now but I know it's all shiney underneath (I hope anyway ). Just cover the areas that you don't want the stuff touching (it's pretty slippery and gooey) with newspaper before applying. Cheers, Paul Last edited by Davies; 18-12-09 at 11:43 AM.

18-12-09, 12:36 PM	#10
EssexDave Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Acf-50 Ok thanks for replies. I don't intend to do a huge amount of riding, but obviously, I'm conccerned about all the crap that will be on the roads, including all the grit (if we actually got any). I don't want to, as someone said, take the shine out of it before summer. I think I will go for a full coat of ACF-50 as soon as I get home (its only about 3 miles) quick clean and then ACF it.