Salt Dust
you guys need to speak to an Englishman if you want advice on corroding Harleys.
This is what the guys who are brave enough to ride through our salted roads use here.
Quite good from all accounts http://www.acf-50.co.uk/motorcycle.htm
This is what the guys who are brave enough to ride through our salted roads use here.
Quite good from all accounts http://www.acf-50.co.uk/motorcycle.htm
Club Member
Joined: May 2007
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From: 40 miles Northeast of Indy..
When I was young I'd ride anytime the road were safe during winter..
Never notice any damage back them..
Course I only keep her 2yrs and back then there wasn't much chrome on them.
Never notice any damage back them..
Course I only keep her 2yrs and back then there wasn't much chrome on them.
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 1,442
Likes: 3
From: Bel Air Md
Wow, I am way out numbered here. I try to never let the bike sit more than three or four weeks at a time in the winter. I do wash it if there is salt on the road. I have never seen any damage. I think there are car people with their show cars that feel the same. No wrong answers, I only have one friend that will go out with me the other 9 or 10 bikes are put to bed for winter.
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 894
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From: NJ
If it 40 degrees and sunny, Im riding. I have almost as much fun cleaning my bike as I do riding it. So, for me its two times the fun. riding and shining.
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Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 116
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From:
over in the uk, at the first frost then the salt goes down, as long as its not too cold then we still ride, just use a cold water hose pipe to rinse the bike when you get back then wash as normal, hot water has a chemical reaction with salt but cold will get rid of the dust, don't use a power washer as this can damage the electrics and wash out the grease from the bearings etc. just go out if you feel up for it and enjoy it, life is not a rehersal
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 766
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From: USA
My last bike (Rocker C) was ridden with salt on the road by the previous owner. He gave it a good washing and all appeared well. Pulled the gas tank to get to the connectors underneath and BAM! Frame and connectors were a rusty corroded mess. A month later I removed the voltage regulator and POW! Frame and brackets had advanced rust and corrosion.
Just goes to show you think you're getting it all but it creeps into places that can't be reached and works it evil magic.
Just goes to show you think you're getting it all but it creeps into places that can't be reached and works it evil magic.