putting the bike to bed for winter !

Begum Alu is a very good aluminium polish that leaves a protective coating, which means you don't need to polish so often. It's not as abrasive as Autosol, and produces a finer shine because of it.

Comes in a white tub with blue lid/label.

 

hahaha, man up, love it! but im only a girl lol !!! x

 

You're right - I've had issues with jetwashes before (although never regarding connectors). For obvious reasons I avoid the electrics & bearings and use it to shift salt / mud. TBH as some people here know, my bike never gets very dirty... so cleaning isn't a heavy job. I guess I retain the 'clean it with a jetwash' legacy from riding moto-X for so long.

 

i jet mine down, use SDOC100 to get the crap off (brill stuff that !!), jet it off, then............ i have my magic bike dryer for getting water out all those nooks and crannys , then the fun part of Autosol god how i do love cleaning my bike, makes me happy and keeps me quiet (unless the radio is on at the same time lol)

 

Chaps!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BELGOM-AL...84?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item3c96d67b20

 

Thanks, Alan! This horse acknowledges it is staring at the water surface. Now is there any £ in my PayPal account?

 

As an aside, you need to work less and ride yer bike more mate. You're heading for a breakdown !!!

 

Cleaning bikes as far as I am concerned, is a necessary evil. One of the reasons why I got shot of last bike was there was way too much chrome and it took frikking ages! However, if anyone enjoys cleaning them that much........I could stretch to making cups of tea whilst you cleaned mine.....to help you, of course!
And, Roadwart, I was advised against jet washing too. Never done it, never will.

 

Its because you keep playing with too many wheels in the mud. Forget four, go back to two.

 

Because washing only dilutes the salt, give the bike a dose of this stuff after washing:

http://www.scottoiler.com/uk/products/scottoiler-fs-365.html

Re waterproofs, I have ridden most days of the year for several years in all weather conditions using Millets hiking waterproof trousers and jacket. Never had a damp patch. They provide a complete wind barrier as well so effective for keeping the cold out even when not raining.

 

I'm an all season rider. However, this will be my first English winter riding. I ride to and fro from work so will keep doing it and will rug up for the longer rides on days off. But will not be riding when the grit is down or snow is laying - don't trust myself to keep the boy upright!

 

I could make you some pipes, but headers could be a problem?

 

Being a dumbarse blonde, I have no clue how to add a pic on here......but, I had to make some heatshields up for the Star, very minimal but worked. Got pics on facebook.
Previous owner of the VN has done something to the pipes.....looks like brushed steel now......how about powdercoating? does that work on pipes?....cheaper than buying ceramics...oh I dunno, I am only female!!!

 

Oh derrr.......thankyou! Will post up some piccies on the morrow. Bed hollers now.

 

Can,t Powdercoat really hot parts.

 

Did wonder about that........

 

The SV's getting put in for a bit of winter TLC to sort out some scratches, afterwards think that'll be it until next year.

This weekends not looking bad for a ride out though

Anyone ever used mo-clean (www.mo-clean.com) to get their bike done?