I use acf50 on the rest of the bike but I've never put it on the chain. This garage I've got at the moment is a bit damp and I've noticed today that the sp's chain has got rust where it runs along the top. Probably my fault as it's been under cover for 3wks and I normally move it about every week to prevent flat spots but haven't. I looked online at the general consensus re my query. Some for and some against. Some use it and swear by it...others say don't use it! Usual Internet stuff so I'm no wiser. Those that use it on adventure bikes in winter say they... Clean the chain Wipe acf50 coated rag over the chain Apply lube. It's only going to need a faint coat as it's not for wet riding just to stop this rust appearing whilst in winter hibernation. So....has anyone done this on here and can confirm that it's been fine or any engineering minded folks can confirm one way or the other if it'll be ok.... Please...no ......my mate Shane's mate says his mate says your chain will set on fire replies lol....ive already lost an hour of my life on them on google Cheers guys
@Slick uses some spray I think it was that you can coat your discs with so should see why it wouldn’t work on a chain? Hopefully he’ll see I’ve tagged him and give you the answer mate.
That will be Bilt Hamber Atom Mac but yes ACF50 will be fine I use XCP chain lube and spray that on the out side of the links as I ride in all weathers and it prevents rust like you are experiencing
Yes i've used Atom Mac by Bilt Hamber, I use it on the chain and discs after a wet ride or wash. It makes a bit of difference much not does not completely stop the onset of rust probably due to the obscene amount of salt. i'm sure ACF will stop rust but I'm not sure if it's compatible with the o/x rings ie cause swelling or degradation. I think if just for hibernation just wipe on some 10w30
Cheers everyone...someone who has it fully acf50 professionally has said they always do the chain as well and then recommend lube after that. I'll give it a go and see how it stands up. I'm getting a gold chain for it anyhow later so even if it buggers it up its no loss and I'll have a definitive answer lol And thanks @mk3golfcab for my daily chuckle
I plastered my bike in ACF50 about 6 months ago now, did everywhere other than the brakes and tyres. My chain got a good coating and I've not noticed any negative impact thus far.
So in my continuing quest to prove there are such things as daft questions..... As I understand it ACF50 leaves a thin coating on the surface. If that is the case then wouldn't it just keep the lube away from the various parts of the chain, apart from those bits which are subject to movement or contact, which is most of the chain, in which case why bother?
Yep use the same on Fugly that lives out in the garage. It’s not a damp place but a liberal coating to anything metal including the chain over the cold winter months... Can’t see it being an issue personally
Yes that did run through my mind as well. Acf is a strange concoction though so maybe it allows the lube through....I honestly don't know. Which is why I threw it open on here. When I rode through the winter I used to wash/clean/lube the chain pretty constantly which stopped any rust plus the previous garage was v dry. The sp's only getting out every 2 to 3wks so I just need to stop the rust forming while it's sat there.
Guess if it's a lubricant & penetrant as this says then I'm presuming any lube sprayed on top will possibly merge?!? It goes all over aircraft and there must be parts they spray afterwards? https://blog.opieoils.co.uk/all-posts/acf-50-motorcycle/
Yep I use XCP stuff. so I'm lead to believe it protects a lot longer than ACF50 https://www.bing.com/videos/search?.../videos/search?q=xcp+rust+blocker&FORM=HDRSC3
I use it over winter, it will remove that bit of surface rust as well.. i only use when not in use but its great keeping the plates of the chain rust free
