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Discussion in 'Multistrada' started by Rob, Mar 3, 2012.

  1. love ya right back :punch:

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  3. Here is my old Muttley too, much more character and you meet some lovely people on the hard shoulder waiting for the AA
     
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  4. 3 nights winter commute in sleet, rain and roadsalt. Followed by an hours elbow grease to clean her down.

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  5. Fuck that. Snowfoam it.

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  6. And how are you applying it? I bought one of those you attach to a hose. Worked great first time then never again!
     
  7. I’ve ordered one today after seeing your pic
    Do you still sponge her? How long do you let it settle for?
     
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  8. Just give the bike a quick whizz over with the jet wash just to wet it then change the lance for the snowfoam gun which will be prefilled with water and foam solution.
    Getting the right thickness of foam will be trail and error and personal to each.
    Then leave it to do it's stuff for about 10-15 mins then rinse off.
    Yes I still use shampoo but really good stuff like valet pro or juicy but use a cloth not a sponge to clean it. Then rinse it.
    https://www.juicydetailing.co.uk/wa...urow-all-purpose-microfibre-towel-1-pack.html
    Dry it then wax it with proper stuff. I'm using Sonax Xtreme synthetic.
    https://www.sonax.com/Products/Xtreme-Series/(location)/21028-SONAX-XTREME-Protect-Shine-Hybrid-NPT
    Spray the wax onto a round foam applicator then onto the bike.
    https://www.juicydetailing.co.uk/polish-correction/applicators/juicy-wax-foam-applicator.html
    You can use it on the screen, dash etc. Not the seat, tyres (obviously). Leave it a few mins then off with a clean rag

    The wax is good for a few months but i usually still apply it. Then it will be spanky clean

    Sounds like ages but doesnt take that long. Chain is Profi Dri Lube. My SF has a 10000 mile chain that has NEVER had or req ANY adjustment ever.



    PS. I USED JUICY FOR LINKS BUT ANY OTHER MICRO CLOTH OR SPONGE APPLICATOR WILL DO.

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    #1230 Blackie, Jan 23, 2018
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  9. Very comprehensive. I use Meguiars Gold Class with a micro fibre mitt. But the foam looked ace, so I’ll use it as a prewash.

    Using it through winter is entailing an annual ACF50, weekly washes and copious amounts of WD40 chain cleaner, Castrol Chain Lube, FS365 and GT85 for the side stand pivot and suspension adjusters. But it still looks pretty new after every wash. Only the rear sprocket is looking worse for wear. But I’ve just ordered ACF50 grease for that, and the exhaust valve.
     
  10. You may even find after the synthetic wax most of the dirt will wash itself off whilst riding
     
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  11. Looks like you missed a bit!
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  12. A bit of preventative maintenance today, ACF50 Grease on the exhaust valve and rear sprocket. I’m a bit worried Road crap will stick to it, so I’ll have a look at the next wash, next week.

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  13. Use the Profi or some silicone coating . It will stay slippery but will be dry
     
  14. Best preventative you can do with exhaust valve us to get rid of it LF.
     
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  15. But it's made all the paint fall off your bike !! :D
     
  16. One of the first UK 1260 Pikes Peaks...Fresh off the van December 2017!

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