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..
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.👍🏻
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.
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.
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, ! 😁👍
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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! 👍🏻😎❤️
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 .
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 🎉
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.
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.
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.
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!!!!
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
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.
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 😁
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.
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
😀 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 😄
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. ❤
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
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.
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.
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 👍
@@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.
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 .
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
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.
My naked Beemer is ten years' old and the frame tubes are awful - as is every nut and bolt! I keep saying I'll rub them down and paint them with Hammerite, but I never do. I'm trying to convince myself it's just patina. Because it's a shafty you get used to never going near it with oil products. Never had a winter hack. Re cold: back in the '50s my dad offered a girl a lift home from the local dance. This was on the back of his BSA 500. She lived with her parents on the side of a mountain in North Wales. By the time he pulled onto the sheep track to their door his hands were so cold he couldn't operate the brake or clutch and drove straight through the lean-to on the side of the cottage.
When you talked about trying to start your old bike it brought back similar memories for me. Your right about GT85 , but I spray mine and put them all away in November and get them out in the spring. I first started watching you when you rode to Barcelona to ,It was fantastic timing for me as I was waiting to ride to Mallorca on my Harley Night Rod special. Your videos were an inspiration for me and I enjoyed my time even more because of them. Keep doing what your doing and I wish you all the best.
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 ?😉👍
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 🙂
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..
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
I think it depends on the bike. I think the Bonneville is a year round bike if that’s your choice. My current pride and joy is a ZX10R which I prefer to store away November to March depending on conditions. My winter hack is a Honda Hornet which is cheap to insure. The ZX10R is SORN so I’m only paying for tax on one bike.
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, 😊
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.
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.
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
@@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
Saw you looking longingly at the Defender in the car park Freddie, and I know you have a hankering after one. I have owned Landrovers and also currently drive a Fiat 500 like yours, you should know that the Defender is certainly a better tow car and a cooler car to be seen in but it’s performance is not much different than the Fiat, has higher running costs, purchase cost, and is a noisy especially at speed. I’m holding on to my 500.
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................
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.
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 👍
I ride all year, but won't now in the ice and snow, mainly because I don't want to die if I drop it (medical condition - no platelets). My knees have gone and my hips are bad because I never wore the right gear for the last 40 years 🙄but still love riding, there's nothing like it. A few years ago treated myself to a Keis heated jacket, wish I'd done it years ago, just lets me ride even more but without the pain 🥶
@@FreddieDobbs if you're going to ride thru winter it just makes it safer to ride, plus I don't need as many layers. I've just wired it into my Guzzi last night, from my other bike. Keis are really good, wouldn't be without it now.
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.
I've always used WD40 (the bulk stuff sold in 5ltr container and applied with a trigger spray). Been using it for 50+ years, on outboard motors, cars, vans, bikes and tools. My solution to winter salt is to put my 1978 Triumph T140V away, after coating everything except tyres and brakes with WD40, and use my 1980 Suzuki GS550L, which I also treat repeatedly with WD40 during the winter. I bought the GS specifically to use during the winter after I retired, because the Triumph is too valuable to use in these conditions. As both are over 40 years old, I don't have to worry about road tax or MOT test fees and I don't do a very high mileage, so maintenance costs are low (I'm a retired mechanic, so it's only parts and materials I have to pay for). For me, it makes more sense to have a winter bike and protect my Triumph (which I've had for 30 years) from the weather. PS You can't beat a kickstarter for being sure you can start your bike in all conditions.
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.
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 !
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!
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
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 👍
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.
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.
The only spray most of us would use is acf50. It's expensive but worth it Freddie. The other one for trial use is the new scottoiler spray, but f Gt85 is hardly any more worthy than cheap wd40.
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 👍👊
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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..
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.
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.
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!
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.
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@@EazyDuz18 Don't try it dude, 240 volts might wreck your keyboard warrier typing finges.
@@mikecartlidge5355 What's a finge? Sounds like they zapped your brain! Thanks for the boring essay btw.
@@EazyDuz18 ha ha you have got a key in your back, well done a h
@@mikecartlidge5355 Sober up grandpa
Well done Freddie. I do exactly the same thing. Can't be bothered washing them or using expensive products. GT85 is the job !
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.
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.
Ooooo the X11- I MUST try one of these soon!
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.
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
I have always been a GT 85 Fan
Works Great on Cables Too
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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.
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.👍🏻
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.
Gt85 after every ride, great stuff.
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.
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, ! 😁👍
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.
Spend a lot of time around the Suffolk Rivers but never been to Suffolk Food Hall so thanks for the introduction.
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.
Very interesting- a few have said similar. I must try!🥵
The Bennett's bike social test is amazing. The XCD rust blocker was months better than any other tested products.
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.
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...
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.
I love this- I never thought of plastic bags in shoes!
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! 👍🏻😎❤️
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.
Wooooow this sounds like the trip of a lifetime!! I’m inspired- I would Love to do similar!🙂
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 .
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.
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 🎉
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🏴🙂
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.
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.
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
Monika is so considerate ! Not wanting to put dirty boot or hand prints on your nice clean motorcycle
Good video, I ride all year round, and coat the bike in acf 50, never had any problems with rust.
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.
The only way to clean a bike is to wash the dirt off, not apply a lubricant over the top of it.
I never said to do that.
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!!!!
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
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.
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 😁
I cannot argue with this, Vincent!😀
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.
I second XCP. Amazing stuff. Bennetts did a large scale test an faired well,
I told him that, and about the Bennett test, but he's happy with it 🤷🏻♂️
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
😀 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 😄
I just saw Monika burst out laughing, and it’s because she read this comment!🤣 Well played- I knew I’d get some stick😆🙌🏻
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. ❤
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
Curious on what you did to the rusting brake disk. No spray you said.
😂😂
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.
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.
I’ll try and do a video on this soon🙂👌🏻👌🏻🥶
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.
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 👍
Cheery as ever, great sat morning watch as the snows falling out side 👍
Racer heated gloves and/or heated grips are a game changer in cold riding 😎 the pain of cold hands, been there, no joke 😱 🥶
I’m seriously considering some heated grips, I just want them to look as stealthy as possible
@@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.
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 .
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!
I ride in the winter.....I live in Spain ;) But I will try GT85
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
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.
Freddie should be the new James Bond ...
You’ve made my evening with this comment, thank you Kenneth!😀
My naked Beemer is ten years' old and the frame tubes are awful - as is every nut and bolt! I keep saying I'll rub them down and paint them with Hammerite, but I never do. I'm trying to convince myself it's just patina. Because it's a shafty you get used to never going near it with oil products. Never had a winter hack. Re cold: back in the '50s my dad offered a girl a lift home from the local dance. This was on the back of his BSA 500. She lived with her parents on the side of a mountain in North Wales. By the time he pulled onto the sheep track to their door his hands were so cold he couldn't operate the brake or clutch and drove straight through the lean-to on the side of the cottage.
When you talked about trying to start your old bike it brought back similar memories for me. Your right about GT85 , but I spray mine and put them all away in November and get them out in the spring. I first started watching you when you rode to Barcelona to ,It was fantastic timing for me as I was waiting to ride to Mallorca on my Harley Night Rod special. Your videos were an inspiration for me and I enjoyed my time even more because of them. Keep doing what your doing and I wish you all the best.
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 ?😉👍
The shopping just about made it, but Monika took about an hour to recover afterwards!😆🥶
The shopping just about made it, but Monika took about an hour to recover afterwards!😆🥶
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 🙂
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..
You're not wrong bro.
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
I think it depends on the bike. I think the Bonneville is a year round bike if that’s your choice. My current pride and joy is a ZX10R which I prefer to store away November to March depending on conditions. My winter hack is a Honda Hornet which is cheap to insure. The ZX10R is SORN so I’m only paying for tax on one bike.
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, 😊
I’m noting down your method JB- very in depth and I can learn a lot from this🙂
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.
I use my bonneville for summer and a cbr600f for winter I try to ride all year apart from the odd really bad day
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.
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
Great to hear your thoughts comparing the two- appreciate it🙌🏻
GT85 will last Freddie all winter then. Is there a video of the bike getting washed? 😂
@@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
I ride all year round over here in Switzerland and i use HCB-1. ☺
Saw you looking longingly at the Defender in the car park Freddie, and I know you have a hankering after one. I have owned Landrovers and also currently drive a Fiat 500 like yours, you should know that the Defender is certainly a better tow car and a cooler car to be seen in but it’s performance is not much different than the Fiat, has higher running costs, purchase cost, and is a noisy especially at speed. I’m holding on to my 500.
Very very interesting, thank you for this, Gareth🙌🏻🙌🏻
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................
I’m not alone!! Thank you Rob😀🙌🏻
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.
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 👍
I just watched TMF’s this morning- really good review and interesting to hear his thoughts vs the Interceptor🙂👌🏻
ACF-50 is the weapon of choice for me.
Winter and all round great bike is my bmw r1200gs sprayed with german S dot , summer pride and joy Harley Davidson crossbones 🎉 🍻🥳👍
...and I thought that was good forward planning on your part. Taking Monika shopping with no luggage capacity to carry home the purchases!🙂
Very underrated gt 85 does not leave a sticky residue like a f.
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
Another enjoyable video guys, I have sold my car and ride all year round. ACF50 spray and I'm good to go!
I ride all year, but won't now in the ice and snow, mainly because I don't want to die if I drop it (medical condition - no platelets). My knees have gone and my hips are bad because I never wore the right gear for the last 40 years 🙄but still love riding, there's nothing like it. A few years ago treated myself to a Keis heated jacket, wish I'd done it years ago, just lets me ride even more but without the pain 🥶
Very interesting- a few people have said heated gear is a complete game changer
@@FreddieDobbs if you're going to ride thru winter it just makes it safer to ride, plus I don't need as many layers. I've just wired it into my Guzzi last night, from my other bike. Keis are really good, wouldn't be without it now.
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.
I've always used WD40 (the bulk stuff sold in 5ltr container and applied with a trigger spray). Been using it for 50+ years, on outboard motors, cars, vans, bikes and tools. My solution to winter salt is to put my 1978 Triumph T140V away, after coating everything except tyres and brakes with WD40, and use my 1980 Suzuki GS550L, which I also treat repeatedly with WD40 during the winter.
I bought the GS specifically to use during the winter after I retired, because the Triumph is too valuable to use in these conditions. As both are over 40 years old, I don't have to worry about road tax or MOT test fees and I don't do a very high mileage, so maintenance costs are low (I'm a retired mechanic, so it's only parts and materials I have to pay for).
For me, it makes more sense to have a winter bike and protect my Triumph (which I've had for 30 years) from the weather.
PS You can't beat a kickstarter for being sure you can start your bike in all conditions.
GT-85 is basically the equivalent here in the UK.
You never know where Freddie and Monika are going to take us!
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.
I have used them all and cant find anyone better than the other. I use GT-85 as well.
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 !
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!
NO PROBLEM AT ALL here in 'OZ'!!! (Australia)
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
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 👍
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.
Hi Freddie , great video again, what gloves are you wearing in this video?
Yellow Marigolds
@@richardsimpson3792 lol, thanks , are they available with a discount from xmoto?
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. 👍
winter doesn't bother me overly other than the risk of ice and sod riding in the rain unless getting caught out
I do the very same. GT85 or an oily rag. Washing bikes rusts bikes. Particularly the chain.
Food hall looks good Freddie
I always wash the dust and grit off before rubbing the paint and chrome with anything to avoid hairline swirls!
Great video as always! Love your jacket in this video. Do you mind if I ask where is that jacket from?
Is great stuff gt85. I’m the same as you Freddie after I wash it. Cheap as chips if bought from Aldi
Delighted to hear I’m not alone, and such great value!🙂
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.
just bought some cheers !
Freddie! Marigolds? Really?
I'm surprised you don't have the ones with the fur trims
I know, I know- it’s ridiculous😆
I ride all seasons. Florida USA😀
Beautiful all year round, I can imagine!🙂☀️
Keep using it throughout the winter I say… although I’m a fair weather rider, so that’s probably a bit hypocritical of me!
The only spray most of us would use is acf50. It's expensive but worth it Freddie. The other one for trial use is the new scottoiler spray, but f
Gt85 is hardly any more worthy than cheap wd40.
I have used both and ACF-50 works no better than GT-85. Sometimes the cheaper is better especially here.
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 👍👊