Preventing engine coating failure.

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  1. Dave Teece

    Dave Teece Well-Known Member

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    #1 Dave Teece, Jun 23, 2016
    Having previously owned a 2005 Sprint RS I'm aware that the engine coating is liable to flaking/bubbling and peeling. What is the best method of preventing this on my next Triumph?
    cheers,
    Dave.
     
  2. Dave Teece

    Dave Teece Well-Known Member

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    #2 Dave Teece, Jun 23, 2016
    Hi Ade. You don't have to tell me about the BMW issue. My F800 (Rotax engine) is almost naked due to the engine coating flaking. Looks abysmal! Considering the damn thing is designed to be used in any climate it's extremely poor.
     
  3. Pabs

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    #3 Pabs, Jun 23, 2016
    Avoid letting water settle and too much gravel .. not easy

    Wipe over with wd40 to help with water removal.
    Don't use harsh chemical Cleaners

    As little adequate suggests..... or don't ride it!!!

    Seriously though I think very regular low impact cleaning must help but at some point bits will go... I'm hoping the new 2016 finish is tougher than the smooth of the last model.

    Having owned some older bikes in good nick it has to be down to careful ownership and use of good cleaning practises.

    Do they have this finish on other bikes?
     
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    Pabs Well-Known Member

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    #4 Pabs, Jun 23, 2016
    Typo cheeky git
     
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    #5 Pabs, Jun 24, 2016
    Didn't see that... blame auto correct sorry!!
     
  6. Dave Teece

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    #6 Dave Teece, Jun 24, 2016
    After a little internet trolling (or is that trawling o_O) I remembered ACF-50 being touted as one possible solution. Aircraft grade neutraliser and stabiliser. Reading the bumf, and watching the promo videos, could be what I was after. Can be bought and applied personally but my fingernails are soft and I need soft hands for work ;)
     
  7. Dave Teece

    Dave Teece Well-Known Member

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    #7 Dave Teece, Jun 24, 2016
    Oh, Ade, remember lead paint on toy soldiers? Hardy stuff and teaches children not to put things in their mouths!
     
  8. Rocker

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    #8 Rocker, Jun 24, 2016
    ACF 50 for me:)
     
  9. Dave Teece

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    #9 Dave Teece, Jul 10, 2016
    Looks like ACF50 will be getting applied shortly, get it done ready for the British weather to turn (wait a minute, when did summer start?).
     
  10. crispey

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    #10 crispey, Jul 10, 2016
    April 16th and ended on the 18th. Did you miss it?
     
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    #11 Sprinter, Jul 10, 2016
    Yep missed it. I have marked calender for next year tho.
     
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    #12 Sprinter, Jul 10, 2016
    eh?
     
  13. crispey

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    #13 crispey, Jul 10, 2016
    HA!
     
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  14. Yorkshireman

    Yorkshireman Crème de la Crème

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    #14 Yorkshireman, Jul 10, 2016
    2015? That's about a quarter past eight isn't it?
     
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