How do I Winter-proof my bike?

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[quote author=ghostbiker link=topic=5039.msg43657#msg43657 date=1350834203]
Acf 50 treatment

when i bought my bike ,the engine had been treated with acf 50 ,but after riding it for 5 mins the smell put me off using the acf 50
does anyone else find this ?
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Have heard other stories of this and big clouds of smoke etc. However, I had nothing of the sort when I recently sprayed down mine. Dunno if its down to how soon afterwards you get on the thing or not. I did mine on a Saturday, then didn't take it out until the Monday. YMMV.


Another tip I was told, was give the bike a regular clean, to wash off crud and salt, but importantly, use cold water. Apparently hot water can increase the rust process. And don't use a pressure washer, it just forces water into places where it won't dry.