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Old 17-03-16, 12:14
keithy2 keithy2 is offline
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Unhappy corroded ten

Hi the road salt has a real go at your bike, As far as paint finish goes all jap bikes suffer the same problem my ten has just finished its 2nd winter (I ride all year) but looks in very good condition. The secret is spray with ACF 50 prior to winter and MOST IMPORTANT hose off the salt as soon as possible when you get home just use water or you will remove the ACF 50. The spokes and hydraulic pipe unions are only zinc plated so are virtually a lost cause but don't wire wool the spokes as you will remove the very thin zinc plate exposing bare steel. The casings cant really be repainted successfully without removing them a big job! the wheel hubs are chromic acid anodised just clean them the best you can if you polish them you will have to do all of it and lacquer coat to look ok. Rusty bolts can be replaced with stainless ones. Will the effort involved make that much difference? A good clean and a wipe over with a rag soaked in ACF 50 will make a difference particularly on the plastic side panels and black wheel rims, swinging arm, and front forks.
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