A question about road salt
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Tourer
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From: N. Kentucky
A question about road salt
I didn't want to jack Schu's thread (2 degrees today) but I have a concern relating to it. I am going for a short ride tomorrow, but I am very concerned about salt and it's effects on the bike. The roads are very salty in places but dry, the ride is maybe 25 miles total. I have no experience with it. Any advice or ideas?
Road Master
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From: Maryland
In Maryland we don't get a whole lot of snow, but with the freezing rain they go crazy with the salt. There are really two schools of thought here. Some guys park the bike once the first salting occurs, and don't ride until the March/April rains flush it all off the road. The rest of us just enjoy the opportunity to ride when it warms up enough to get out. Rinse/Wash the bike when you get home, and be sure to dry it off. It will all work out.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Lincoln, Nebraska
they have been using this liquid salt stuff here so that there isn't salt and sand everywhere. It's been pretty good. Though there is salt some places. Dry probably won't cause too much of a problem. It is when it mixes with the melt and gets all over that it causes trouble.
Road Master
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From: Burb of Chicago
Just remember that salt, especially at intersections can be as tricky as hitting loose gravel.
If you can't wash your bike after riding, at least make sure you clean off your regulator as your front tire will be throwing salt up into it most of the ride.
Unless there is a Mission for PGR, after the 1st salting of the roads, my scoot stays put in the garage.
Respects,
Ed
If you can't wash your bike after riding, at least make sure you clean off your regulator as your front tire will be throwing salt up into it most of the ride.
Unless there is a Mission for PGR, after the 1st salting of the roads, my scoot stays put in the garage.
Respects,
Ed
Road Master
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From: Eastern Massachusetts
I get a lot of salt on my bike. Painted and chromed parts laugh it off. Aluminum gets crufty. Bare metal gets surface rust. Personally, I give it a good soap and water wash if I can, but I usually can't at this time of year. If it can't get the good wash, I just get a bucket of warm water and a soft cloth and give it a sponge bath. And if I can't do that, then I just leave it dirty and remind myself I bought it to ride, not to pass on to the grandkids.
Road Warrior
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From: Simpson County Kentucky
They use a liquid brine here that has salt mixed in with it and it sucks. It's hard enough on the cages so when it comes to the bikes, I have too much respect for them so they stay locked up until the rains wash it away.
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Road Master
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If your gonna take it out, then you realy should give it a good washing. That's a no brainer. I on the other hand, will wait for a couple good spring rains to wash the salt off of the roads. Hopefully...
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