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| Oak | | Chaac |  |  | | Reg. Date | : | 03/11/2011 | | Posts | : | 551 | | Location | : | United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 12 Dec 2011 - 19:12 Post title : Water in indicator | | | Sorry, me again! I noticed that I had water in my indicator lenses, so when I took it in for its first service on Saturday, I asked them to check whether there should be a rubber seal. Apparently there shouldn't be? I expect others will have had this problem. Has anybody tried sealing them, or is it a case of just flipping them off and drying them out from time to time?
(Not very good for a brand new bike)
cheers
Ian
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| mat1600 | | Thunderbird | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 06/03/2010 | | Posts | : | 8,596 | | Location | : | Bridlington, Democratic Independant State of Yorkshire, United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 12 Dec 2011 - 19:42 Post title : Re: Water in indicator (Re: Oak) | | | Never thought to look. Is there no drain hole in the bottom of the lens where it fits to the chrome part?. A bit of pet/jelly around the lens might help.
| My first natural instinct is to breathe. My second is to evade tax's.
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| zolti | | Thor | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 23/03/2010 | | Posts | : | 3,127 | | Location | : | newcastle , United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 12 Dec 2011 - 22:16 Post title : Re: Water in indicator (Re: Oak) | | | cheers for the info 
do you hose it when you wash it?
so far mine are dry
will check next time im out in the rain (which up here can be regular)
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| Oak | | Chaac | | | | Reg. Date | : | 03/11/2011 | | Posts | : | 551 | | Location | : | United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 13 Dec 2011 - 07:56 Post title : Re: Water in indicator (Re: zolti) | | | Thanks for the replies. The dealer had just jet washed it (having ridden almost 100 miles on wet salty roads is was pretty much white), so that could have been the reason. Mind you I would have thought it should stand a jet wash. It's under cover in the garage and I'm on my way to work in a minute but will have a look for drainage later. There is a little recess that I assumed was to assist with removal but perhaps that should be at the bottom rather than the side.
Sounds like I'm being negative but just wanted to point out that I absolutely love the bike. Every time I go in the garage I can't believe how lucky I am to own it!!
Also apologies for putting this thread in the wrong section of the forum.
Thanks again
Ian
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| mat1600 | | Thunderbird | | | | Reg. Date | : | 06/03/2010 | | Posts | : | 8,596 | | Location | : | Bridlington, Democratic Independant State of Yorkshire, United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 13 Dec 2011 - 08:29 Post title : Re: Water in indicator (Re: Oak) | | | You shouldn't use a jetwash on your bike - it even says not to in the owners manual.
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| BlueNose | | Thor | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 29/09/2009 | | Posts | : | 2,478 | | Location | : | United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 13 Dec 2011 - 09:03 Post title : Re: Water in indicator (Re: Oak) | | |
Oak wrote:
Thanks for the replies. The dealer had just jet washed it (having ridden almost 100 miles on wet salty roads is was pretty much white), so that could have been the reason. Mind you I would have thought it should stand a jet wash. It's under cover in the garage and I'm on my way to work in a minute but will have a look for drainage later. There is a little recess that I assumed was to assist with removal but perhaps that should be at the bottom rather than the side.
Sounds like I'm being negative but just wanted to point out that I absolutely love the bike. Every time I go in the garage I can't believe how lucky I am to own it!!
Also apologies for putting this thread in the wrong section of the forum.
Thanks again
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Welcome to the forum Oak. I need to clean/dry mine from time to time. Only takes a few seconds to do and I make sure the recess is at the bottom. I have ridden through torrential rain storms and they have collected some water. Jet washing will do it too (btw I know it says not to be I do from time to time (with care)). My previous T'bird did the same and after 25,000 miles and 2 years it looked like brand new.
I am sure you know this but worth mentioning - you must use ACF 50 and Scotoiler 365 (or similar) to keep the bike in good condition if, like me, you ride all year.
BTW there are a few of Robin Hoods merry men on here - you could have a flocking of your own.
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| Oak | | Chaac | | | | Reg. Date | : | 03/11/2011 | | Posts | : | 551 | | Location | : | United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 13 Dec 2011 - 19:15 Post title : Re: Water in indicator (Re: BlueNose) | | | Thanks for those responses. I felt I had to jet wash it myself too because it was absolutely covered in salt and I was worried about it getting into parts that I cant get to with a bucket and sponge. I asked the mechanic at the dealership and he said it would be ok.
Thanks also Blue Nose for the welcome. Have to say this is an excellent site with access to a lot of knowledge around the world. Good idea too about getting together with a few like minded bikers from the East Midlands when the weather improves.
I'm not actually familiar with the ACF 50 but will get some. Which areas do I spray?
Cheers
Ian
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| mat1600 | | Thunderbird | | | | Reg. Date | : | 06/03/2010 | | Posts | : | 8,596 | | Location | : | Bridlington, Democratic Independant State of Yorkshire, United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 13 Dec 2011 - 19:48 Post title : Re: Water in indicator (Re: Oak) | | | Mainly - wheels. Most of the bike if your going to ride through winter. I give mine a good clean and then a good do over with protector, and then wash most muck off with clean water now and then. I have not had much bother keeping on top of it.
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| zolti | | Thor | | | | Reg. Date | : | 23/03/2010 | | Posts | : | 3,127 | | Location | : | newcastle , United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 13 Dec 2011 - 21:27 Post title : Re: Water in indicator (Re: mat1600) | | | for the winter spray the whole bike with 365
erm not the discs though 
also rinse the calipers with plenty of but only cold water if you have been out in the salt
oh and welcome
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| davetac1 | | Thunderbird | | | Reg. Date | : | 06/09/2010 | | Posts | : | 8,379 | | Location | : | Haverhill, Ma., United States |
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| | Posted : 13 Dec 2011 - 23:20 Post title : Re: Water in indicator (Re: zolti) | | | FYI!! Hot water does, indeed work,and a lot better than cold water does.I learned that when I had my boat.When I used cold water to rinse the salt and crud off from the ocean and fishing,it simply would NOT come off.But once I started using hot water,that salt and crud came right off.And since I drove my bikes to work every single day for over 30 years,20 miles each way,in all kinds of weather,and straight thru the winter months in below zero temps,and on all kinds of salt and sanded roads,it wasn't long before I started using hot water to wash and rinse my bikes off with too.And if ya don't believe that,just ask anyone who lives in this area about the "NUT" that used to drive his motorcycle all year round,thru rain,snow,ice storms,hurrincanes,etc.You name it,I drove thru it,lol,and they'll tell ya"Yup,that was Dave".lol I was infamous.lol
As for pressure washers,that's a BIG NO NO as that pressure forces water into places that you can't imagine.I learned that"THE HARD WAY" and will NOT do it again. Dave!!!
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| Oak | | Chaac | | | | Reg. Date | : | 03/11/2011 | | Posts | : | 551 | | Location | : | United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 14 Dec 2011 - 08:12 Post title : Re: Water in indicator (Re: davetac1) | | | thanks all, very useful tips taken on board.
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