ACF 50

[Lonewolf]

It what I use on my bike all over including the fairings. Means that when it comes to washing everything comes off easier. I spray it liberally on all parts except brakes.

I'm going to give my bike a treat and get it done professionally this year. I think Martin posted a link to where it can be done for £60, and LW informs me that my local BMW garage does it also.

Bloody hell, NB, be careful, its an executive sales showroom, not a garage. The folk at BMW are a tad sensitive. They couldn't even see the funny side of me praising the GTR when I was recently in their showroom. Its BMW or nothing with them.

[Rusty]

I'll second that Mr Wolf .. I did seriously consider a GS Adventure a few months back, before I came to my senses of course ( !!! ) but I went to the BMW showroom on 3 ,yes 3 separate occasions and was ignored on each .. not just busy or " I'll be with you in a minute sir " .. I was ignored good and proper !! How can they do that to potential customers who want to spend money ??? My Kawasaki dealer on the other hand was at the opposite pole in every way and manner ... so that's why he got my business.
Poor show BMW and Hurrahhh for Kawasaki !

[Lonewolf]

Yeah, its a shame really because there are some excellent BMW bikes. I just think some of their staff need to wind their necks in a bit and not be so uptight.

Dont even get me going on BMW service costs.  :o

[sheriff]

hi fellas
have just e mailed the company to see if they are coming to a place near me sounds like a good investment to me will keep you updated and will take some before and after piccys if i can.
if it means more time riding than cleaning then that gets the thumbs up in my book
regards

sheriff

[Martin#30]

I think Martin posted a link to where it can be done for £60, and LW informs me that my local BMW garage does it also.

Yep, AllYearBiker. Had mine done a second time last week, after 5 months and 7,500 miles. Bike came up very nice once again, and I do think that the ACF50 treatment is helping. After one winter, there are some areas that have tarnished - inside face (i.e. facing the rear wheel) of the exhaust can, underside of the shaft drive cover, and the headstock chrome nut. I cannot say I am particularly impressed by the finish on the GTR, but I have no other marque comparison to contrast with.

Regarding LordRusty's comments of being ignored in the BMW showrooms, I must say I saw that as a positive. I *hate* pushy salesman jumping on you as soon as you walk through the door, the stand back and wait to be asked approach works for me personally.

Martin.

[Rusty]

Bike came back from its 600 mile service today, and I know its still new but I have taken all your advice and purchased a tin of the ACF50 ... I have gone for the option number 1 ... latex glove on left hand.
                                      2 ... spray onto soft cloth and "polish/rub" round all the shiny bits.
                                      3 ... wait and see !
I think that should do the trick ... I am not completely anal but I do like a clean bike and both my VFR and CB1300 were mint even after a few years of all year round commuting so I think the ACF will just save me a bit of elbow grease when it comes to all the nooks and crannies !  Thanks for the advice once again.

[Boomer]

Clean? CLEAN??!!??  >:(
What is wrong with you all.

The word is Ride,..... RIDE!!!!  ;D

Vivian gets cleaned when the light stops coming out of the headlights.  ;)
Over this winter that has been every week when it was at it's worst.
Right now about every 2-3 weeks.
My 1000's got washed twice a year, whether they needed it or not.

ACF50 is good but expensive.
I've used WD40 or ACF90 for years.
Don't use it on the saddle either.
First time you grab a handful of brakes you'll make Aled Jones sound like a grumpy Grizzly.  :o

What is really needed is something you can use on the wheels.
Mine are in a right state after this last winter.
Will probably have to get them stripped and powder coated when I have the dosh.

[Kwikasfuki]

Boomer, I'm with you on this one. My bike gets cleaned twice a year as well. Most of the time I just ride. However, I do spray on anti corrosion stuff now and then.

But I think when I do clean it, it'll get a good cleaning so that it'll last for a while

[Rusty]

Come on Boom .. you just need a squirt of MUC OFF on those wheels every week and that will keep the winter shite off ... then you can ride ride and ride some more  ;D ;D

[Lonewolf]

I hate to have a mucky bike, its almost immoral.  :o

Clean, polish, clean again, polish.  ;D

Bling!!

[Rusty]

"Here Here" Mr Wolf.

[Boomer]

I hate to have a mucky bike, its almost immoral.  :o
Clean, polish, clean again, polish.  ;D
Bling!!

You are an inveterate Connie Fondler and you need help.  ::)
For me it's maintenance and farkling. 8)
For you it's polishing.  :(
Each to their own perversion!  ;D

[Rusty]

Like it Mr Boom !!!!  Some of us like to polish and clean whilst others like to tinker and fart about with swopping things over, adding extras and generally arsing about with a perfectly good bike and then of course there's NB and Mr Wolf who like to do it all !!!!!  .... we all need help in some form or other !!!   ;D ;D ;D

[Winston Smith]

I farkled when I got it, now I just ride the fecker!

[Kwikasfuki]

Connie Fondler - I like  :D (might have to change my moniker to that)

I'm always thinking what next for the bike. The brakes need doing. The Hyperlites need rewiring. The tyres could do with changing. Might get the bike resprayed metallic burgundy. Tinker with windscreen so I bought a MRA Vario. Need a more accurate PSI device so bought that. Look there's a hot blonde across the street, shit, nearly crashed the bike ...

And there's still my pet project - adding a custom computer to the GTR