ACF 50

[The Doctor 46]

I have been giving my bike a once over today and reapplying some ACF 50. I cleaned and oiled my chain a fortnight ago (and have oiled again since) but noticed that the sides of the links were showing a light covering in rust, again. I cleaned the chain again, oiled it then put a covering of ACF 50 on the sides of the chain.

Has anybody else tried this and does it prevent rust on the links? Time will tell but I just thought I would ask you experts before waiting another fortnight to see for myself. 

Oh! another topic. Today I opened the ' Notice Board' section on this sight. I was surprised to see so much information that would help answer a lot of questions that are asked. I thought I would mention it in case maybe others may benefit from a quick peek. 

[Markymark11]

Where is the "Notice Board" section on this site ? can't say I've seen it   

[The Doctor 46]

Go to the 'V-Strom Specific section and it's at the top of the page. 

[Markymark11]

Excellent, thank you !

[Joe Rocket]

ACF50 spray is one of the better anti rust/corrosion treatments but personally I wouldn't waste it on a chain.

I use it after I've removed as much previous corrosion as possible to avoid it coming back, usually on prefinished surfaces like bare metal, chrome, ss etc. If there's rust on the link plates you're simply sealing it in and when the coating disappears the rust continues. Frequent oiling/lubrication should be enough on an already clean chain.

I've seen no rust on my original chain from new and that's over eight years ago.   

[mr_diver]

I used my enduro bike in icy weather as the chances of dropping a lighter bike, with soft compound knobbly tyres was less than a larger 200kg bike.

Salt would be an issue for the chain and I once left the bike covered in salt and came back a week later and the chain was almost solid, liberally coated in ACF50 and checked again in 24 hours and the chain moved freely again.

ACF50 was developed for the US Navy for the aluminium airframes used in a marine environment.
It's safe to say it's safe on seals, I may not test that theory on the caliper seals, but the chain worked fine thereafter.

[Cadbal]

I'm in the same boat mate, give the chain a good cleaning, now got a bit of surface rust that I'm not entirely sure how to clear off

[Joe Rocket]

If you've salt and winter to deal with then that's a challenge.

France doesn't salt roads out of precaution, only too late and certainly not unimportant country roads.

Rust on the side plates are no real bother (just nice not to see it) as long as the rollers are lubricated sufficiently.

I still wouldn't waste ACF50 on a drive chain which requires constant attention. I'd save it for the more visual bling of the bike. 

[The Doctor 46]

I worked at airports for over 34 years and first came across ACF 50 when talking to an aircraft engineer who was using it on a 747 that was going to be parked up until sold. I asked him what he was spraying and when he told me, I suggested that it would be perfect for my motorbike. He gave me some and I've used it ever since. It seems expensive when you buy it but it goes a long way. I since bought 1lt of it an I'm sure it will last forever. 

[Markymark11]

..just don't get it anywhere near brake pads, not if you ever want to stop again