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Caring for a bike during the winter?

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  • #32
    oakers
    Registered Users Posts: 275 ✭✭oakers


    MrPudding wrote: »
    Hi Oakers. Good luck with the new venture. One thing. BMW are getting a bit funny with the use of MuckOff. They are apparently refusing to replace corroded parts on bikes if MuckOff is used regularly.

    Apparently they have found that if it is not rinsed correctly it can cause / accelerate corrosion.

    MrP

    Yep, I have heard that. I have contacted BMW who have yet to confirm the rumours.

    During my process all parts are well rinsed clear of all products (muc off or any other) used to ensure no harm to any motorcycle.

    EDIT: In all honesty, what you have said answers your question.
    MrPudding wrote: »
    if it is not rinsed correctly
    . Part of any job is knowing your product well and knowing how to use it correctly.


  • #33
    MrPudding
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,788 ✭✭✭MrPudding


    oakers wrote: »
    Yep, I have heard that. I have contacted BMW who have yet to confirm the rumours.
    I went to my dealer to get some corroded bits replaced. They asked if I used Muckoff. I tild them I didn't and asked why. He told me they were beginning to refuse warranty replacements where MuckOff was used.
    oakers wrote: »
    During my process all parts are well rinsed clear of all products (muc off or any other) used to ensure no harm to any motorcycle.

    EDIT: In all honesty, what you have said answers your question. . Part of any job is knowing your product well and knowing how to use it correctly.

    I agree, and I am not suggesting you don't use the stuff properly, just passing on some information I got in the spirit of helping someone out.

    The problem is, though, if they decide they don't like it and make it a condition of the warranty that it doesn't get used on the bikes it could cause issues, whether it is used properly or not. That said, the bike manual says you are not allowed to use a power washer, but the dealers use them...

    Like I said. Good luck with the venture. I hope it goes well for you. :)

    MrP


  • #34
    positron
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,403 ✭✭✭positron


    Anyone know where I can buy some of this ACF-50 stuff?


  • #35
    Andromeda_111
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 252 ✭✭Andromeda_111


    positron wrote: »
    Anyone know where I can buy some of this ACF-50 stuff?

    Bought mine in Mega bikes on Wexford street.


  • #36
    oakers
    Registered Users Posts: 275 ✭✭oakers


    positron wrote: »
    Anyone know where I can buy some of this ACF-50 stuff?

    I buy mine in 4L bottles but you can by it in a aerosol in quite a few places. It's a US can so it's a bit pants. The best thing to do is spray it on to a microfibre cloth and apply.


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  • #37
    peckerhead
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,383 ✭✭✭peckerhead


    Speaking of using products correctly, see this post on how to use ACF-50.


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