What do you do when you get a brand new bike?

[j3gq_imp]

You should totally disassemble the bike and then put it back together ensuring each fastener is torqued properly. Ok, don’t do that

Its a Honda. Ride it. It would be good to check the engine oil level, chain tension and tire air pressure. These bikes like the air pressure to be correct.

I’ll let others talk about protection of metal bits.

And read the owners manual

How funny to read these lines. This is exactly what I did - to the horror of my Mom - with my very first bike... exactly 46 years ago, in her kitchen. She was speechless, like never before or after again. The bike was put back together the next day. She couldn't believe that either.

Use FS365 as opposed to that sticky mess ACF50 - http://www.scottoiler.com/products/refil...protector/

Like anything it gets good and bad press but I like it. It can be sprayed over the bike post wash while it is still wet. It is not as long lasting as ACF50 but much less sticky, it is a very fine film.

Could you let me know since when you are using FS365, how much you use, and any other observations ? And ... does the fine-print say anything about materials on which one better doesn't spray it ?

[Cormanus]

J3gq, in response to what not to use it on, follow Tev62’s link and scroll to the bottom of the screen.

[j3gq_imp]

Oh I missed that, Thank you ! But it sounds more like a "lawyer's recommendation" (don't look at us when you brakes don't work) than a materials (in)compatibility list. Would I want this on the gaskets / seals of the forks ? That's why I was hoping for some insight how and how long Tev has used it. (I know ... I am too critical at times )