Winter use and preparation

[nick crisp]

I give mine a good clean once a week, other than that, 3 winters and still lookng good!

Not using ACF then?
I'm thinking I've got to do a couple of things before the winter really sets in. The exhaust studs and nuts aren't looking great (although I don't think mine's seen much winter use by previous owner), and would like to replace with all stainless items. Also, would like to get the EXUP serviced and copper-slipped (although working fine at the mo), but I can't do these jobs myself and bike shops don't like to do them either, unless you're having a big service or something done with it...= ££££££!
Having said that, I don't know yet if it'll get much use this winter! :rolleyes