07-13-2013, 10:25 PM
(07-13-2013, 11:29 AM)Jim21680_imp Wrote: So how about the underside of the fenders, exposed to the constant assault from anything and everything on the road. I won't be using carnuba wax there obviously, but do these areas require any care? Maybe a wipe-down with WD-40 every now & then?
Thanks for the replies all.
Actually carnuba wax works great under the fender, in the exposed frame sections, the lower fork tubes and the tubes from the triple tree up (not the section that is swept by the oil seals). If you put wax on your headlight plastic it won't cloud up, wax the turn signal plastic as well. Smooth painted eengine parts like the starter motor can be waxed. Do not wax the textured plastic like the engine covers. I built up 3-4 layers on all those areas the first week I had the bike; now they're protected and very easy to clean.
Obviously theres lots of other products and preferences. The new Defender spray looks pretty cool, I'm going to try it on the leading sides of the forks and tank.
If you're wondering why I'm such a fanatic about this, I live a few miles from the beach and ride A1A along the beach regularly, which leaves a layer of salt on the bike. Bikes here in FL can corrode fast and their paint and plastic can go to hell in a couple years if you aren't proactive.
(07-13-2013, 11:29 AM)Jim21680_imp Wrote: So how about the underside of the fenders, exposed to the constant assault from anything and everything on the road. I won't be using carnuba wax there obviously, but do these areas require any care? Maybe a wipe-down with WD-40 every now & then?
Thanks for the replies all.
Actually carnuba wax works great under the fender, in the exposed frame sections, the lower fork tubes and the tubes from the triple tree up (not the section that is swept by the oil seals). If you put wax on your headlight plastic it won't cloud up, wax the turn signal plastic as well. Smooth painted eengine parts like the starter motor can be waxed. Do not wax the textured plastic like the engine covers. I built up 3-4 layers on all those areas the first week I had the bike; now they're protected and very easy to clean.
Obviously theres lots of other products and preferences. The new Defender spray looks pretty cool, I'm going to try it on the leading sides of the forks and tank.
If you're wondering why I'm such a fanatic about this, I live a few mikes from the beach and ride A1A along the beach regularly. Bikes here in FL corrode and their paint and plastic can go to hell in a couple years if you aren't proactive.