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OVER WINTERING
paul G:
Hi all,
This question has probably been asked before.
What is the best procedure for over wintering, draining the fuel, oil etc no problem but what is the best way of protecting the chrome without having a nightmare getting the protection off in the spring.
Thought of waxoil but will this be difficult to remove or is it just a good spray of WD40 and a wipe to ensure everything is covered.
Regards,
totty:
I brim rather than drain the fuel, it minimises the condensation in the tank and therefore rust build up - or at least that's the theory. As I tend to use it on the odd winter day it's also less hassle to top up each time than to repeatedly drain.
ACF50 works well on chrome and bare alloy.
UK Pete:
Same as totty said ACF50 is about the best protection for any metal parts, and also fill the tank with petrol but it is wise to put a stabaliser in the fuel if your leaving it for the whole season, also a good clean and wax on all the bodywork, i also i take the battery out and keep it somewhere warm and charge it every month
pete
paul G:
Thanks guys,
Will go the brimming it rout as I also like to use it on nice winter days.
The only thing with that is how often do you have to run it or let the carb bowls fill up to eliminate the gumming up !!
I wondered why all that ACF50 had started to appear on ebay.
Regards,
totty:
I think gum is what's left behind when fuel evaporates, the less often you fill them the better. I've heard of people turning off the fuel and running it dry before parking every time, too much hassle for me.
I have filled the bowls with redex for longer term storage and it worked really well. Just drain the bowls, fill through the pipe, then drain before starting.
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