Not that I have seen. Mine is 18 months old and looks like new.
Corrosion protection??
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That's good to hear - corrosion of the paintwork was a common complaint of the 120/1250s
My 2018 1200GSA had a new engine fitted at 2000 miles as a result of flaky paint. The 1300s as you probably know, have a different coating on the power plant, cardan tunnel/swing arm and final drive which appears to be much more robust.
better get to spec saversNever had any corrosion on on any of my GS's but then I wouldn't expect any as I never ride in the winter months
check the cheap nasty non stainless fittings on your brake lines (unlike the quality ones on early air cooled bikes) they start to go nasty at the first wash
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Bilt Hamber Atom Mac has become my favoured product, having tried the usual suspects.
Like many I used Acf50 for several years and have had ver6 good results. I bought into Xcp after watching the bennets corrosion test YT video referenced above. Then I came across this…..
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I have reverted to Acf50 but have a number of tins of Xcp I use for general stuff. I would be interested in people’s experience with Xcp.
XCP Rust Blocker V ACF50 testing and review.
XCP Rust Blocker is marketed as better than ACF50 along with various pictures on their site showing the results of testing to prove it is b...
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I have reverted to Acf50 but have a number of tins of Xcp I use for general stuff. I would be interested in people’s experience with Xcp.
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Brilliant stuff xcp. Been using it for years and no corrosion at all.Like many I used Acf50 for several years and have had ver6 good results. I bought into Xcp after watching the bennets corrosion test YT video referenced above. Then I came across this…..
XCP Rust Blocker V ACF50 testing and review.
XCP Rust Blocker is marketed as better than ACF50 along with various pictures on their site showing the results of testing to prove it is b...
I have reverted to Acf50 but have a number of tins of Xcp I use for general stuff. I would be interested in people’s experience with Xcp.
I have only used Xcp this year so it’s new to me. Acf50 I have a lot of experience with and apply using a spray gun. Actual use experience counts more than reports but the report I posted seems to be at odds with the Bennett’s video. I gues it comes down to using what you are confident with.
My only concern is corrosion on the disks fixings will mention this at 6k service every thing else seems great but still cover everything in XT polishes the plastics very well.
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That washes off to quickly.
It's not designed to provide long lasting protection, you're supposed to apply it regularly. Delboy's garage did a video on it years ago on his Harley, applying it regularly and riding it through the winter it came up like new when he washed it all off.
I use a hybrid method. I put XCP on the difficult to reach parts at low level inc underneath the engine and gearbox and the underneath of the frame, the rear swinging arm and the rear disc carrier and hub assembly.
I apply FS365 to other parts I want to protect which has worked for me over the last 10 years as FS365 doesn't attract the crud like ACF50 does so the bike still looks nice and clean, though now I SORN my bike once the salt appears on the roads so the FS365 acts mainly to protect it from the condensation while it's stored in my garage during the winter. The disadvantage with the likes of ACF50 is the bike needs to be spotless when you apply it otherwise you just seal the crud underneath leaving it to corride your bike, plus it's a right PITA to both apply and then get off in spring.
Each to their own, you just need to find a product that suits your needs
It does, which is both a good thing and a bad thing, however FS365 is designed to be re-applied regularly. I have used it for 20 years and it has done a great job of looking after my bikes.
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