Nightmare Triumph Wheel Corrosion!!!

[Swampy]

Spent close to 6hrs cleaning/polishing my front wheel this week... nightmare... considering powder coating.

Post some pictures later

[al]

Spent close to 6hrs cleaning/polishing my front wheel this week... nightmare... considering powder coating.

Post some pictures later

Cleaning? Polishing?

What are these things you speak of?

[missile]

It is the authentic retro experience - character building

[kennybhoy]

Spent close to 6hrs cleaning/polishing my front wheel this week... nightmare... considering powder coating.

Post some pictures later

I hear ya. I had some wierd poo go on with my Zephyr wheels a couple of years ago. NOTHING removed whatever the f*ck it was. Ended up powder-coating giving me some time to raise some funds to chrome-plate

[Dave]

Spent close to 6hrs cleaning/polishing my front wheel this week... nightmare... considering powder coating.

Post some pictures later

Cleaning? Polishing?

What are these things you speak of?

right...like you dont know

[al]

[quote="Big limp wristed Big Kneed Al (master of the emergency stop & "stand up" comedian) (master of the emergency stop & "stand up" comedian)"]

Spent close to 6hrs cleaning/polishing my front wheel this week... nightmare... considering powder coating.

Post some pictures later

Cleaning? Polishing?

What are these things you speak of?

right...like you dont know [/quote]
I just uncovered the Monster for the first time since last November and fired it up. Started no problem and still looks in good nick. A quick soak in Scottoiler protector spray and back on with the covers till the salt is off the road.

The poor Versys is seeing all the action at the moment but the Scotoiler spray is doing its job nicely. Just need to get the scottoiler fitted for the chain.

[Dave]

I just uncovered the 10" Ribbed Thrust Monster for the first time since last November and fired it up. Started no problem and still looks in good nick. A quick soak in Scottoiler protector spray and back on with the covers till the salt is off the road.

The poor Versys is seeing all the action at the moment but the Scotoiler spray is doing its job nicely. Just need to get the scottoiler fitted for the chain.

nice to see you use lubrication

[al]

[quote="Big limp wristed Big Kneed Al (master of the emergency stop & "stand up" comedian) (master of the emergency stop & "stand up" comedian)"]
I just uncovered the 10" Ribbed Thrust 10" Ribbed Thrust Monster for the first time since last November and fired it up. Started no problem and still looks in good nick. A quick soak in Scottoiler protector spray and back on with the covers till the salt is off the road.

The poor Versys is seeing all the action at the moment but the Scotoiler spray is doing its job nicely. Just need to get the scottoiler fitted for the chain.

nice to see you use lubrication [/quote]
Of course! Have you tried riding a Monster without any?

[Ronz]

I've got much the same problem with my speedmasters wheels. They've gone all spotty and it's a bugger to clean. I cleaned them as best I could and then slathered them wi acf50. They're no much better but they're no any worse. Planning on having them powdercoated at some point, thinking a dark red.

[al]

I thought you cruiser boys would know that the best way to protect your rims from pitting and cracking is to use a good coating of Vaseline. Apply a good thick coating as you never know when you'll need an extra bit of lubrication!

[metallninja]

I tried spit, but it's anti fling propeties are lacking.

[Coddy]

Have you tried to get Triumph to replace the wheels under warrenty?

[The Rossi Kid]

Have you tried to get Triumph to replace the wheels under warrenty?

[colinm]

Get the Triumph shiney wheels. Easy to keep clean.

[Zathos]

Triumph owners manual requires bike to be washed after every use

[Ronz]

You and yer shiny feckin wheels! I tend to approach cleaning as more of a seasonal thing. I like to wash it on a good, calm day.
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