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Winter storage
Posted: Fri Dec 27, 2013 8:33 am
Author: rpeters
There was a thread recently about what anti corrosion product to use on engine casings etc to prevent condensation damage over winter. Please can someone direct me or send a link to the product and where u can get some.
Cheeeers
Rob
Posted: Fri Dec 27, 2013 9:29 am
Author: oldtimer
Posted: Fri Dec 27, 2013 9:43 am
Author: andyb1962
I use WD 40 and have had no corrosion issues (even on the trumpet which has lots of chrome) wipe it on leave it, cover the bike check weekly etc.
Posted: Fri Dec 27, 2013 10:48 am
Author: z1bman
Posted: Fri Dec 27, 2013 1:28 pm
Author: Gavin
I have one of these under my Z1300 on a timer. Does the job
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Electric-Tube ... 2c59806b17
Posted: Fri Dec 27, 2013 3:10 pm
Author: big green bus
When I worked in the plastics industry they used to use a spray called AMERSEAL. it was a injection mould protection to preserve polished metals when in storage. I sprayed some on my z750 engine and used it all winter when I removed it a few months later it was still mint no damage at all, but I had to use paraffin and a power washer to get it off.
Posted: Fri Dec 27, 2013 3:15 pm
Author: big green bus
Posted: Fri Dec 27, 2013 3:16 pm
Author: oldtimer
I like the heater idea, when I am in the shed with my heater on the bike quickly forms condensation even though it is covered, I suppose a decent quality bike cover,a heater and remote thermostat would be perfect.
Posted: Fri Dec 27, 2013 8:44 pm
Author: marlin
Posted: Fri Dec 27, 2013 9:51 pm
Author: marlin
above heater is a little oil filled heater that user's the same power as a 120w light bulb . i have one on each wall of the garage . spot on . i leave it on all year round . not hot enough to break out in a sweat . just a nice working temp . cheers marlin . ps depend's how big your garage is . also my garage is very well insulated
Posted: Fri Dec 27, 2013 9:56 pm
Author: marlin
Product description / specSuitable for wall mounting, this white-finished Dimplex Winterwarm 120W aluminium tubular heater is a great space-saving design for your home. It has one heat setting and a safety cut out switch to prevent it from overheating.
Heat output 0.12kW.
1 heat setting.
Safety cut out switch.
Suitable for wall mounting.
Size H5.6, W67, D5.6cm.
EAN: 5011139037114.
Additional Information
Prices correct as displayed but are subject to change
Posted: Sat Dec 28, 2013 8:02 pm
Author: Tonto
I also use a couple of Dimplex wall mounted tube heaters, plugged into a thermostat - and a liberal coating of Scottoiler FS365: seems to work out ok.
Jeez I hate winters
cold - not got cabin fever yet, but there is still time.
Posted: Mon Dec 30, 2013 8:53 pm
Author: marlin
to oldtimer . what type of cover do you use ???? never use any plastic's etc they can't breathe . put some heat on . cold metal ie = bike . condensation , . better not to cover bike . spray wd40 / gt85 / fs365 etc . make sure bike can breathe or hot and cold air as nowhere to go . there are load's of good ventilated bike cover's . cheers marlin
Posted: Tue Dec 31, 2013 12:28 pm
Author: oldtimer
marlin wrote:to oldtimer . what type of cover do you use ???? never use any plastic's etc they can't breathe . put some heat on . cold metal ie = bike . condensation , . better not to cover bike . spray wd40 / gt85 / fs365 etc . make sure bike can breathe or hot and cold air as nowhere to go . there are load's of good ventilated bike cover's . cheers marlin
I only use an old quilt cover so it can breathe, I should really invest in a proper dust sheet cover as I have put a lot of work in to this bike, I have coated all the frame in ACF50
