The Simple Solution to Prevent Your Motorcycle Rusting

Автокөліктер мен көлік құралдары

You can pick up a can of GT85 from many automotive and hardware stores. I picked mine up from Halfords in the UK.
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I show my winter motorcycle care regime to make sure my Bonneville doesn't rust through the harsh winter months.
I've been using this method since I started riding 12 years ago and I've never had any rust on my bikes- even riding through the entire winter as a daily commute.
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  • @mikecartlidge5355
    @mikecartlidge5355 Жыл бұрын

    I am now retired but worked in the motorcycle trade as a mechanic for 48 years. GT 85 is a pretty amazing product, I'll tell you for why. One of the places I worked had a Wurth rep that used to call in on us and this one day he came in with a can of GT85 and started telling us about it before producing from his case a 240 volt household light bulb and holder attached to a short length of 240 volt cable and 13 amp plug. The guy asked me, Mike can you fetch me a bucket full of water, which I did. The rep removed the bulb from its socket wiping the connector with a clean cloth and sprayed the contact part of both bulb and socket with GT 85 and then submerged the bulb and socket in the bucket of water and asked for a mains extension lead. Thinking this was a bit mad I brought him a lead which was then connected to the light in the bucket, waiting for the flash and a bang I switched the whole thing on and the bulb lit under water. I would not recommend anyone trying this themselves but I saw it with my own eyes and the rep certainly had faith in this product, enough to do this so I guess a little road salt is nothing compared with keeping 240 volts at bay.

  • @millinutz
    @millinutz Жыл бұрын

    Monika. Once again a fantastic edit, and all the wonderful music you use, it always compliments the pictures so good, as well as exciting my ears..., especially this time around. Hence my comment here. Thank you and greets from Switz.

  • @benkelly2190
    @benkelly2190 Жыл бұрын

    Oh Freddie! I can see that mischievous glint in your eye, as you do this, knowing full well the flack your going to get. I applaud your method and as you say bikes love to be used! Keep doing what you do pal..you do it so well.👍🏻

  • @johntruman6571
    @johntruman6571 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Freddie and Monica. Great to see that you're still wedded to your Bonnie, despite so many temptations that you have placed in your own path. From an earlier post (Castlewood Garage, Bexleyheath) my wife is still riding her 2012 T100 alongside my 2010 900 Scrambler, both 865 engines. They remain so good, despite the great modern offerings, including the Speed Twin 1200 and the Street Scrambler. If you're planning on coming down to Minnis / Birchington any time soon, please let us know and we'll buy you a coffee at the seafront. Ride safe.

  • @kenobitube
    @kenobitube Жыл бұрын

    Freddie should be the new James Bond ...

  • @FreddieDobbs

    @FreddieDobbs

    Жыл бұрын

    You’ve made my evening with this comment, thank you Kenneth!😀

  • @edwardjohnson7059
    @edwardjohnson7059 Жыл бұрын

    I'll admit I only just a couple of days ago discovered these vids.. I dont even ride a bike but I do lust after a Defender. Find the vids very relaxing to watch.. currently binging.

  • @1mikefrost
    @1mikefrost Жыл бұрын

    Well done Freddie. I do exactly the same thing. Can't be bothered washing them or using expensive products. GT85 is the job !

  • @davidbaldwin1538
    @davidbaldwin1538 Жыл бұрын

    Spend a lot of time around the Suffolk Rivers but never been to Suffolk Food Hall so thanks for the introduction.

  • @neiltoplis8300
    @neiltoplis8300 Жыл бұрын

    Cheery as ever, great sat morning watch as the snows falling out side 👍

  • @debenhamdave4314
    @debenhamdave4314 Жыл бұрын

    Treat my bikes with ACF 50, but use the bikes throughout the winter as long as not to grim. Was out Sunday in Suffolk too, Southwold was lovely as usual. Cheers Freddie and Monica

  • @MatNewtonTrio
    @MatNewtonTrio Жыл бұрын

    GT85 is great stuff. I’ve used it a few times riding right through winter. I’ve also used ACF 50 and hosed down brakes/disks after commuting.. Bikes are meant to be used.. a healthy bike is one that’s been ridden and well maintained. I’ve never had any rust appeared in 5/6 yrs of winter use..

  • @carly-beatz-DJ
    @carly-beatz-DJ9 ай бұрын

    Learner rider here. Having spent hours watching videos on how to fundamentally inhibit corrosion from moment one of getting a bike, (trawling through all the ACF50, Scottoiler, TechCote etc etc videos) I have started using GT85 after every wash, and light sprays after riding in the wet. It applies like a dream, wipes down even better and is cracking value for money. This is how I'll continue going forward I think - so thanks for your video bud.

  • @frankboff8185
    @frankboff8185 Жыл бұрын

    Good video, I ride all year round, and coat the bike in acf 50, never had any problems with rust.

  • @leeandjancruise
    @leeandjancruise Жыл бұрын

    I don't ride in the winter anymore, too old now but when I did I never treated my modern bike (Honda X11 at the time) to any chemical protection whatsoever, just washed it as I wash the car, gave it a wax polish occasionally and no rust problems. Great relaxing vlog to watch once again from you both, ride safe.

  • @FreddieDobbs

    @FreddieDobbs

    Жыл бұрын

    Ooooo the X11- I MUST try one of these soon!

  • @Chompwat
    @Chompwat Жыл бұрын

    Great to see you guys back home. One bike year round for me. These days I use Muc Off bike protection spray as it dries nicely. It’s a bit pricier than GT85. For the out of sight places I use ACF50 before the road salt goes down just once a year. Incidentally my son picked up a scrambler 900 last week and put 500 miles on it already just going to work and riding in and around Ipswich in all weathers. We are so fortunate to have some great rides on our doorstep with loads of good coffee & cake stops.

  • @davefish8107

    @davefish8107

    Жыл бұрын

    I would wash a clean my bikes before the winter and use ACF50 ,it was great stuff. Never had any rust when it was time to clean it off

  • @billconnor103
    @billconnor103 Жыл бұрын

    Love all your vlogs Freddie and Monica I am an avid follower keep up the great work. last year I bought a Chinese bike just cos it was cheap. I could not believe what I found for rust protection I had seat and tank off and found everything and all the bike frame smeared with heavy grease it must have took them ages to do it. But not a sign of rust anywhere

  • @JLOSTAFF1
    @JLOSTAFF1 Жыл бұрын

    I ride all year round too. Same principle with me, different products. I use ACF50 as the "main" inhibitor and after each ride I spray with Scottoiler inhibitor. It stops rust and makes cleaning it next time so much easier. I recognise that area. I used to work at the old HMS Ganges in Shotley Gate and lived there during the week. That was back in the 1990's. Merry Xmas.

  • @stephencox1955
    @stephencox1955 Жыл бұрын

    Monika is so considerate ! Not wanting to put dirty boot or hand prints on your nice clean motorcycle

  • @phillipsharpe6459
    @phillipsharpe6459 Жыл бұрын

    Many years ago, im 67 now i can remember riding my triumph 250 cub to work, ,trying to rap up as warm as possible, i was about 17 at the time and my hands were that cold slideing them off the bars because I couldn't straighten them out , happy days, ! 😁👍

  • @jemtreays
    @jemtreays Жыл бұрын

    Good video Freddie. Very relaxing. Thanks fellow biker. I'm doing Thailand and Laos on a Himmie in January. Shades, wife on the back and away. Live it! 👍🏻😎❤️

  • @IceAce1

    @IceAce1

    Жыл бұрын

    That sounds terrific. Both but particularly Laos brings back only the best memories here. Let me wish you a safe, fun and enriching trip already.

  • @FreddieDobbs

    @FreddieDobbs

    Жыл бұрын

    Wooooow this sounds like the trip of a lifetime!! I’m inspired- I would Love to do similar!🙂

  • @somersetbiker
    @somersetbiker Жыл бұрын

    Back in the olden days I was an all year round biker. Now that I’m a bit ancient and retired it’s just fair weather biking for me, although the bike’s taxed all year round just in case.

  • @dewipritchrd3578
    @dewipritchrd3578 Жыл бұрын

    My bike is in winter storage. Too cold and dangerous to use in the winter. Icy roads and -5 to -10. On the mountain roads I don’t think people know how cold and snowy the South Wales valleys can be. The lowest temperature I know in my village was, -17 in 2010. Used to be regularly cut off in winter. Keep up with the laid back videos. I really enjoy them.

  • @mkultrakill1385

    @mkultrakill1385

    5 ай бұрын

    I was reading that feeling pleased that I wouldn't incur the same conditions and then you drop that you're in the Valleys too LOL

  • @judgebrewer5518
    @judgebrewer55188 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the really informative vid Freddie! Always entertaining. Hoping to get back into biking 2024 and am considering a BSA 650 or if i can stretch to it the Triumph Bobber!

  • @SteveSeadog
    @SteveSeadog Жыл бұрын

    This takes me back so vividly to younger days and bolder ways. Like . . . insisting I didn't need to take bus just because it was snowing. I'd ride my FS1E the five miles to work as an apprentice. I got 50 yards up the road and came off at the first corner. Like . . . trying to ride my temperamental 2-stroke Suzuki 380GT in the pouring rain when it would run on all 3 cylinders for a while, then just 2, then back to full power as I was leant over on a roundabout. Oh joy. Like . . . riding to London on my Aprilia Mille Factory to set-up a stand for the boat show in January. Zero degrees C, no heated grips and painfully cold hands. Had to keep stopping to warm them on the exhaust.

  • @MrHewy78
    @MrHewy78 Жыл бұрын

    Gt85 after every ride, great stuff.

  • @mmorlan1481
    @mmorlan1481 Жыл бұрын

    Love that Farm Shop. Go there quite often and their restaurant is really really good too. I try ride all year round. I commute 60miles each way into London twice a week (weather permitting). I tend to stick to a general rule of 4 deg C and above is fine but I sometimes wonder if I'm being a bit cautious. I'm in the clean and maintain your fav ride camp. Just the road tax alone for a "cheap" hack is far more then all the GT 85 you could use in two years let alone 1 . Great vid as usual. Thank you both .

  • @montaguemonro565
    @montaguemonro5654 ай бұрын

    Ok.. So no joke i saw this video and figured I would pick a can up from the local cycle shop as a "what the hell, why not" purchase. I live on a narrowboat in the UK and my bike is my only mode of transport. With the lack of any hose/water and british winter my harley get extemely dirty/muddy. I took the bike to a local pressure wash place and very carefully gave it a go-over. On the way back i hit a big muddy puddle and there goes all my work... When i got home I saw the can and figured it couldn't hurt to give it a try. Holy hell did it work, i don't know how great it would be on major dirt, but it melted through the grime from the ride like butter and i've never seen my bike look so nice before. Show room finish. Had to come back here just to say THANK YOU!

  • @andrewmcpoland9040
    @andrewmcpoland9040 Жыл бұрын

    ...and I thought that was good forward planning on your part. Taking Monika shopping with no luggage capacity to carry home the purchases!🙂

  • @jefflambert8603
    @jefflambert8603 Жыл бұрын

    I have always been a GT 85 Fan Works Great on Cables Too ,

  • @colincampbell4983
    @colincampbell4983 Жыл бұрын

    Another enjoyable video guys, I have sold my car and ride all year round. ACF50 spray and I'm good to go!

  • @grahamwright8447
    @grahamwright8447 Жыл бұрын

    The only way to clean a bike is to wash the dirt off, not apply a lubricant over the top of it.

  • @vegasmike

    @vegasmike

    Жыл бұрын

    I never said to do that.

  • @mrea8557
    @mrea8557 Жыл бұрын

    The KTM stays in the garage covered in GT85. My CB500X is used for all year round commuting so I have been using XCP this year with GT85 in those hard to get places. A tip, sometimes Tesco and Aldi have the GT85 on offer.

  • @danweston6043
    @danweston6043 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Freddie. My Enfield has been put away for the winter. I don't enjoy getting cold on the bike anymore. Spring through to around November for me. Monica walking through that mud 😄🤣. Enjoy Tenerife both. Andy from the Missenden flyer beat you to the BSA Goldstar. Great review. Looking forward to yours 👍

  • @FreddieDobbs

    @FreddieDobbs

    Жыл бұрын

    I just watched TMF’s this morning- really good review and interesting to hear his thoughts vs the Interceptor🙂👌🏻

  • @danield1000
    @danield1000 Жыл бұрын

    Great video as always! Love your jacket in this video. Do you mind if I ask where is that jacket from?

  • @TheG.O.G
    @TheG.O.G8 ай бұрын

    Its amazing stuff, been using it for years. It also stops my adjustable calf Sidi Boots from squeaking although it is not advisable to use on leather or on saddles it hasnt done my boots any harm. Its also great for removing unwanted sticker residue. One thing i would point out is the OP should not park fully into a car space in case a car swings into it thinking its empty, then its bye bye bike.

  • @porschefan76
    @porschefan76 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Freddie and Monica. I look forward to every video, they're all great. I've looked at your gear page and I didn't see a specific entry for gloves... what gloves are you wearing in the video? They look great, protective and warm. Thanks! P.S. I ride through the winter with the exception of black ice days.

  • @IbecomeU
    @IbecomeU Жыл бұрын

    Great tip Freddie, you and I on the same page.

  • @psychopigeon8973
    @psychopigeon89738 ай бұрын

    I use ACF-50, still get rust appearing on the forks and now handlebars, some parts of the frame. Always amazed how people keep their bikes in pristine condition

  • @felixcomms
    @felixcomms Жыл бұрын

    😀 Blimey Freddie Love you and Monika and your trips abroad and fashion sense BUT taking maintenance advice from you is like asking someone who eats at McDonalds every day about healthy eating. No Offence intended 😄

  • @FreddieDobbs

    @FreddieDobbs

    Жыл бұрын

    I just saw Monika burst out laughing, and it’s because she read this comment!🤣 Well played- I knew I’d get some stick😆🙌🏻

  • @andrewonmyway8184

    @andrewonmyway8184

    Жыл бұрын

    Freddie and Monika should be on one of the TV sales channels selling stuff. I agree with AHB. Love the channel but the tips are a bit on the naff side. ❤

  • @garethevans60

    @garethevans60

    Жыл бұрын

    Just got a winter hack. 2002 Bonnie. It’s beautiful. Have a new rebel 1100 that I couldn’t possibly ride in the wet salty conditions. That’s tucked away on a charger and covered in ACF 50

  • @WhiskyStuff

    @WhiskyStuff

    Жыл бұрын

    Curious on what you did to the rusting brake disk. No spray you said.

  • @22Royston

    @22Royston

    Жыл бұрын

    😂😂

  • @danielreigada1542
    @danielreigada1542 Жыл бұрын

    I ride my bike all winter. But, I live in Phoenix, Arizona where are winters are pretty mild. It does definitely get chilly in the mornings though!

  • @stevezahn8056
    @stevezahn8056 Жыл бұрын

    I have always found it interesting that you spray your entire bike with one product. I’ve never heard of that stuff. I always use automotive polishes and wax on my bikes, and never had any problems. Especially after riding hours in the rain. I don’t ride in the winter because of the salt that we use here in the USA. I’ve kinda learned after many years of riding that riding in the cold really sucks. It’s just no fun for me. If it gets up into the high 40’s in February, I’ll take her out to juice up the battery. And then it’s back to hibernation. Your videos get me through till spring .

  • @vegasmike

    @vegasmike

    Жыл бұрын

    UK roads and weather are much harsher. GT-85 as far as I know is not available in the US but WD-40 would be a close equivalent.

  • @andyb.5268
    @andyb.5268 Жыл бұрын

    F & M, I use GT85 on my 2013 T100, it looks like new.it's only used about 8 months a year. Today looking out we've got freezing fog well below zero. My 60 year old fingers and knees don't mind waiting for better weather.

  • @nikkij1618
    @nikkij1618 Жыл бұрын

    I ride all year my bikes dont rust. I used to use ACF50 don’t now. I clean it regularly and use Fuchs Silkolene ProPrep - not designed as a rust inhibitor but it’s brilliant stops crap sticking to the bike and makes the bike look good.

  • @icedidi
    @icedidi Жыл бұрын

    agreed - riding all year without the gear was hell. I too would sing on the ride home mid winter, freeeeezing. Riding in the rain with plastic bags on my feet inside trainers - miserable then but looking back, character building.

  • @FreddieDobbs

    @FreddieDobbs

    Жыл бұрын

    I love this- I never thought of plastic bags in shoes!

  • @Pelefan1970
    @Pelefan197010 ай бұрын

    Hi Freddie. Firstly allow me to say how much I enjoy your videos. I found this one very informative as I like to keep my bikes in top condition. My question is, can gt85 be used on exhaust ? Mine are black not chrome.

  • @davidklementis5913
    @davidklementis5913 Жыл бұрын

    I ride all year in the PNW USA and am fortunate enough they don't salt the roads. Usually we don't get but a couple weeks of snow and icy roads. This year is extra cold though. I just wash down the bike as needed and make sure to keep up on chain maintenance. When the roads get icy I can usually find alternatives. When my wife was a stay at home mom I would use the family car. I have an awesome boss that lent me his spare car during this cold snap. I don't think he liked me showing up to work on two wheels when most people had a hard time on four, lol. I'm much happier on two wheels and can't justify owning a car for the few times a year I would use it. I can always rent one if needed.

  • @leonnewcombe
    @leonnewcombe Жыл бұрын

    Yes I use my bike a Triumph Thunderbird 1996 all year 12000 miles and clean it after most rides depending on the weather and road conditions. They salt the roads lots around South Wales. You are welcome anytime to take it for a spin If passing through, have a merry Christmas both 🎉

  • @FreddieDobbs

    @FreddieDobbs

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Leon- I’m a huge fan of the looks of the old Thunderbird so I’ll save your details. Sending all my best to you🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🙂

  • @SQTierHog
    @SQTierHog Жыл бұрын

    You never know where Freddie and Monika are going to take us!

  • @timparkhouse9925
    @timparkhouse9925 Жыл бұрын

    I have 1 bike (P&J❤) and I don’t NEED to ride it but choose to ride every 3 - 4 weeks through the winter so that it doesn’t need to be prepped for hibernation. This is a cost effective way to ride and maintain in my view. I wash after each ride in the winter and spray with ACF. I’m hoping that does the trick and praying for spring already… went out in freezing conditions yesterday to fill her up and realised I’m getting rusty, not the bike!!!!

  • @geneahart5607
    @geneahart5607 Жыл бұрын

    Great video and insight.

  • @dbharrold
    @dbharrold Жыл бұрын

    I do use my bike in the winter only far fewer trips. I use ACF50 to protect it and give it a thorough wash everytime it sees a bit of salt. I also have Gerbing heated gloves and jacket. A total game changer. See if you can do a test with heated kit, you will be a convert.

  • @FreddieDobbs

    @FreddieDobbs

    Жыл бұрын

    Very interesting- a few have said similar. I must try!🥵

  • @brianperry
    @brianperry Жыл бұрын

    l used to ride a great deal in UK, London and back in all weathers. Sometimes I'd spent hours making my BMW look like new on a Sunday only to have it all undone on Monday...Now retired to Spain where l never have to ride on salted roads, snow etc! ....Dust is the main problem ...Ha, Ha!.... Pop into carwash...(avoiding using jet wash near bearings etc! ). then home to wipe Bike down and polish... its a hard life!...Greeting from España Freddie...

  • @jurijserdyuk3612
    @jurijserdyuk3612 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Freddie, i would love to keep riding, but in czech rep. its currently 20cm of snow :D so unfortunately the only activity related to bikes for me is either doing some small maintenances around the bike, or watch someone else ride.

  • @oldandgruff193
    @oldandgruff193 Жыл бұрын

    I ride all year round but do have a Himalayan as a winter work hack it’s lighter and a bit more robust than my triumph tiger. But if I have a long journey then I’m on the tiger because of better weather protection.

  • @Icenurse
    @Icenurse Жыл бұрын

    I ride all year round over here in Switzerland and i use HCB-1. ☺

  • @stewy62
    @stewy62 Жыл бұрын

    Had to laugh at Monika’s antics ! Used to ride in all weather as a young ‘un, screamed into my helmet a few times, happy memories! These days, if it’s dry and the roads clean I’ll take the bike out for a quick ride. I never take it off the road completely.

  • @spudgunson
    @spudgunson Жыл бұрын

    Up until recently I tried not to ride my pride and joy in the salty months but I've retired now and volunteer for the Blood Bikes so bought a second bike. Ive used ACF50 for several years, mainly to treat any signs of rust which it clears up nicely. Think Ill be spraying the bikes with it from end to end from now on but if salt is on the roads Ill still hose the bikes to get any residue off.

  • @mokumerxxx435
    @mokumerxxx4356 ай бұрын

    Hello Freddie thx fore the information. I look for a multi purpose cleaning and protection product for my CB1100 ex. A practical question, can you use gt85 also for the chrome parts, spokes, brakes, forks. You have a nice bike, take care drive be carefully 👍👊

  • @vincentshellard1273
    @vincentshellard1273 Жыл бұрын

    I used to have a nice bike for summer and also a winter hack for bad weather....I know it doesn't make much financial sense but it gives a good excuse to have 2 bikes.....winner,winner 😁

  • @FreddieDobbs

    @FreddieDobbs

    Жыл бұрын

    I cannot argue with this, Vincent!😀

  • @teneretraveller8980
    @teneretraveller8980 Жыл бұрын

    Between 16 to 40 yrs I rode to work every winter. Froze to death and got fed up with people trying to kill me. When I was 40 I had the option to stop. Bile now stays in garage until about March when the salt stops. I don't miss it very often. A beautiful crisp clear day maybe. But not going back. Safe happy travels 👍

  • @TheHonarable1
    @TheHonarable1 Жыл бұрын

    We need your cold weather gear recommendations! I’m on the east coast of the US where it’s snows BUT when it’s just cold I still ride.

  • @FreddieDobbs

    @FreddieDobbs

    Жыл бұрын

    I’ll try and do a video on this soon🙂👌🏻👌🏻🥶

  • @mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm420
    @mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm420 Жыл бұрын

    ACF-50 is the weapon of choice for me.

  • @douglasalexander4348
    @douglasalexander43484 ай бұрын

    We’ve been using this on mountain bikes for about 25 years. Glad to see motorcyclist’s are catching up. Who knows, maybe they’ll start having sealed spoked rims one day. 😂

  • @jamiehakesley3156
    @jamiehakesley3156 Жыл бұрын

    I use my bonneville for summer and a cbr600f for winter I try to ride all year apart from the odd really bad day

  • @allsearpw3829
    @allsearpw3829 Жыл бұрын

    Hi, squeeeeeeky clean and will slip through the air like a bullet . Freddie and Monika fully prepared and off home they go . NO script was used and no producer turned up , in the making of this video . Magic all the way , take care , ride safe , did the shopping make it home ok ?😉👍

  • @FreddieDobbs

    @FreddieDobbs

    Жыл бұрын

    The shopping just about made it, but Monika took about an hour to recover afterwards!😆🥶

  • @FreddieDobbs

    @FreddieDobbs

    Жыл бұрын

    The shopping just about made it, but Monika took about an hour to recover afterwards!😆🥶

  • @mixinkperranporth
    @mixinkperranporth Жыл бұрын

    Winter and all round great bike is my bmw r1200gs sprayed with german S dot , summer pride and joy Harley Davidson crossbones 🎉 🍻🥳👍

  • @steinarbrevikknudsen1546
    @steinarbrevikknudsen1546 Жыл бұрын

    I ride in the winter.....I live in Spain ;) But I will try GT85

  • @surfindaddio
    @surfindaddio Жыл бұрын

    I ride all year around. Currently using Muc-off cleaner, Silkolene Pro Prep spray and a wax polish for the tank, mudguards and side panels. Going to try GT85 as a cheaper alternative to Silkolene. Only time I wont ride is when ice on the lanes here in Devon.

  • @vegasmike

    @vegasmike

    Жыл бұрын

    I have used them all and cant find anyone better than the other. I use GT-85 as well.

  • @williamtaylor874
    @williamtaylor874 Жыл бұрын

    just bought some cheers !

  • @Mjflyer
    @Mjflyer Жыл бұрын

    Food hall looks good Freddie

  • @Mr.M1STER
    @Mr.M1STER6 ай бұрын

    I would ride in the winter if the mood took me and it was reasonably dry (believe it or not, I don't enjoy riding in the pouring rain) but I generally apply acf50 and tuck the bike in the shed for winter. I keep a battery tender handy also and use it for a couple of days every few weeks, I don't like to leave that on 24/7.

  • @78Outlaw
    @78Outlaw Жыл бұрын

    Racer heated gloves and/or heated grips are a game changer in cold riding 😎 the pain of cold hands, been there, no joke 😱 🥶

  • @FreddieDobbs

    @FreddieDobbs

    Жыл бұрын

    I’m seriously considering some heated grips, I just want them to look as stealthy as possible

  • @h2xhypocriet

    @h2xhypocriet

    Жыл бұрын

    @@FreddieDobbs hi Freddie, I have daytona heated grips on my interceptor, they are very stealth (no separate buttons or anything). They become very warm, real comfort.

  • @kennethszpindor1723
    @kennethszpindor1723 Жыл бұрын

    To damm cold for a 71 year old in this weather so the bikes have been clean and protected by a bloke I found at biker cafe on a notice board to lazy to do it my self lol and now covered up for the winter GT85 is good I use it in summer to protect and clean

  • @PLRMoto
    @PLRMoto Жыл бұрын

    XCP professional is another one that’s fantastic to use through the winter. Find it easier to apply and better than ACF50 which is hard to apply without a spray gun.

  • @richardbains5

    @richardbains5

    Жыл бұрын

    I second XCP. Amazing stuff. Bennetts did a large scale test an faired well,

  • @kevindarkstar

    @kevindarkstar

    Жыл бұрын

    I told him that, and about the Bennett test, but he's happy with it 🤷🏻‍♂️

  • @michaelevans1658
    @michaelevans1658 Жыл бұрын

    Very underrated gt 85 does not leave a sticky residue like a f.

  • @vrsmartin2981
    @vrsmartin2981 Жыл бұрын

    Good old GT85.... love it the smell is amazing. Use it on my shotgun and rifle. Helps the concentration when shooting. It's not cheap though

  • @roblaw3541
    @roblaw3541 Жыл бұрын

    Nice to see it's not just me that forgets to put the side stand up. Saying that though, I've only been riding since 1983. Rock on the normal regular humans................

  • @FreddieDobbs

    @FreddieDobbs

    Жыл бұрын

    I’m not alone!! Thank you Rob😀🙌🏻

  • @hemanthsatyanarayana9760
    @hemanthsatyanarayana9760 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the tip, will check that out. Btw, just curious, have you acted in any movie, as I see something to be familiar.

  • @grahamkorn6236
    @grahamkorn6236 Жыл бұрын

    Haven't ridden for ten years and modern gloves might be better but the only way I could bear the deep winter was by using handlebar mitts. Look awful but really eliminate the wind chill factor, especially for the thumbs.

  • @gerrypowell2748
    @gerrypowell2748 Жыл бұрын

    Remember Freddie,keep doing it😉

  • @marktorbay
    @marktorbay Жыл бұрын

    Hi Freddie, I said before but I don't know if you saw it but if you padlock your helmet like that someone only has to cut the strap and pinch it. Older bikes seat used to hinge open on the side and the was a small clip to put the d ring of your helmet on, which I did, then one day I came back and my helmet pinched and a little bit of strap left behind 😭

  • @fallinginthed33p
    @fallinginthed33p Жыл бұрын

    How about preventing rusting and grit damaging the chain and wheel bearings?

  • @timboharty7325
    @timboharty7325 Жыл бұрын

    As I live in southern Austria , my shiny bikes are away for winter , if there is a break in the weather I’ll go out on my 125 scooter , have to stay away from the shady side of the roads though , icy !

  • @tpv59
    @tpv59 Жыл бұрын

    NO PROBLEM AT ALL here in 'OZ'!!! (Australia)

  • @michaelsisk5938
    @michaelsisk5938 Жыл бұрын

    I ride all winter, but I try to avoid ice and snow. No GT 85 available here in the USA.,,Two five gallon buckets of water to wash the bike. Ski bibs, wool socks, heated vest and the warmest gloves that I can find. My best Winter was riding the Blue Ridge Parkway at 20 degrees Fahrenheit at 6,000 feet elevation and the whole road to my self. Yes, I was frozen like a popsicle and then off to a level cafe for lunch and to thaw out.

  • @bailey-cj2pl
    @bailey-cj2pl5 ай бұрын

    Try this folks! Mix 50:50 ACF50 and GT85, into an open jar. Leave it for a few days with no lid. It turns into a gel that can be brushed onto the bike and gives the BEST OF BOTH!! Been doing it for years and everyone comments how my bikes are in showroom condition. Make sure bike is spotlessly clean and dry before hand, doesn't have to be that clean for consequent treatments.

  • @cranklesnacks
    @cranklesnacks Жыл бұрын

    What’s winter? It’s about 78 deg F here in Texas this December 8th. We’ve got the AC on…. Bike still in summer mode. 👍

  • @markwilliamson2795
    @markwilliamson2795 Жыл бұрын

    Walking around one time at a small lake where the water had been drained mostly out...stepped into some quick sand and dropped in 1 second up to my waist I thought I was going to go all the way down...Lost my shoes in that hole I was glad to be alive....can't tell the difference from the look of it..

  • @rolandnewbold5339
    @rolandnewbold5339 Жыл бұрын

    Hi I can remember when there was 2ft snow all the time. Like you said very cold I was on my gt750 suzuki sliding all over the road no cold gear just garden gloves . And no no a winter bike to expensive. Keep riding man yours ratty

  • @decayintheuk
    @decayintheuk Жыл бұрын

    winter doesn't bother me overly other than the risk of ice and sod riding in the rain unless getting caught out

  • @betweenframesproduction3968
    @betweenframesproduction3968 Жыл бұрын

    What if the bike has matte Black paint? The shine from the gt85 wont go with that… what to do then? 😅

  • @noahhcatling2361
    @noahhcatling2361 Жыл бұрын

    Are you local to IPSWICH then bud ! Good old Suffolk food hall

  • @stevew9810
    @stevew9810 Жыл бұрын

    My little 1984 Suzuki GP100 gets tucked away for the winter, but that's because it's a 1980s Japanese motorcycle so it rusts if it even smells rain in the air! 😂 So I never take that out in the rain and definitely wouldn't take it out with salt on the roads. My Interceptor gets used all year round, BUT - I'm mainly a fair-weather rider, I don't purposely set out for a ride if the weather is dreadful, I'd rather take the car these days when it's like that (too old for riding when I don't HAVE to). But sometimes there's nothing better than wrapping up warm on a crispy, sunny winter's day (when there's no ice on the road, so above freezing) and going for a ride - and for that reason I don't tuck the bike away for the winter. I just tend to use it a bit less often from December to March. I do wash my bike regularly though and also apply TechCote ACS-TC200 anti corrosion spray through the winter to keep all the shiny bits shiny 🙂

  • @jean-pierrefernandez2460
    @jean-pierrefernandez2460 Жыл бұрын

    yes i ride in winter, altho i do hibernate i bit when its really bad, sometimes i have to go somewhere which helps, hopefully we can get a white lithium grease reveal for chain maintenance so ppl stop using that awful impossible to clean spray can chain lube

  • @78Outlaw
    @78Outlaw Жыл бұрын

    I use MucOff to clean down, ACF50 underneath, FS365 up top, bit of WD40, finish waterless cleaner for bodywork, zero rust, ridden my bikes all year round but going forward will use a daily rider for that … but my classic will never see salt, 😊

  • @FreddieDobbs

    @FreddieDobbs

    Жыл бұрын

    I’m noting down your method JB- very in depth and I can learn a lot from this🙂

  • @volt8684
    @volt8684 Жыл бұрын

    Agreed acf50 is longer lasting but I have used gt85 for years. It does wash off so needs reapplying. I do use acf50 via compressed air once b4 winter. Gt 85 far easier to apply and is very good. And can be found very cheaply if u look

  • @FreddieDobbs

    @FreddieDobbs

    Жыл бұрын

    Great to hear your thoughts comparing the two- appreciate it🙌🏻

  • @PLRMoto

    @PLRMoto

    Жыл бұрын

    GT85 will last Freddie all winter then. Is there a video of the bike getting washed? 😂

  • @volt8684

    @volt8684

    Жыл бұрын

    @@PLRMoto once I have applied acf50 pre winter I don’t wash my bike thru winter as i dont want to reapply as it is a messy job. My 21 yrvold vrf was as new when I sold it. My 2021 nc750x started getting oxidisation everywhere despite treatment. Sold it wont look good for long that one. Seen a few rusty mt07 too

  • @winner1338
    @winner1338 Жыл бұрын

    Any alternative for GT85? I thought GT85 is only available in UK.

  • @1234567marks
    @1234567marks Жыл бұрын

    Hi Freddie, what you did there is better than doing nothing BUT, spraying the tank with oil and then wiping it with a cloth will cause micro scratches (swirls) because you haven’t removed the road grime and grit, the brake callipers will be contaminated with grime, grit and salt, this will lead to serious corrosion in there, best to pull the callipers off and clean with the pads out but if that’s too much bother then at least give them a good blast through with a brake cleaner aerosol 👍

  • @SydMaven
    @SydMaven2 күн бұрын

    As with the Bilt Hamber Dynax, there's never any mention of the interaction with bike electrics. So what is the situation, Freddie? Cheers for the video.

  • @evildeadalive
    @evildeadalive Жыл бұрын

    Seems to be quite difficult finding this spray in the USA. Anyone stateside know if we have an equivalent?

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