HippY Posted December 30, 2012 Report Share Posted December 30, 2012 I think in this country rainproofing is a very important thing, it is wet all the time here, in Ireland. If you have any advice how someone should waterproof their bike with some tricks or some parts, please tell us in this thread! Thank you Valentine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezmtber Posted December 30, 2012 Report Share Posted December 30, 2012 Take the wheels and brake pads out then spray the bike sms parts, not wheels n pads. With silicon spray its good for hydralic seals aswell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Gething Posted January 1, 2013 Report Share Posted January 1, 2013 I just give my bikes a good wipe down after I have ridden them in wet conditions. Why are you wanting to waterproof them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezmtber Posted January 1, 2013 Report Share Posted January 1, 2013 It stops corrosion, helps keep the bike clean, helps reduce seazed pistons and seazing gear parts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex-trials-boy Posted January 1, 2013 Report Share Posted January 1, 2013 (edited) "It stops corrosion, helps keep the bike clean, helps reduce seazed pistons and seazing gear parts" Pretty much everything on most trials bikes now adays are made from either alu or ti so corrosion isnt really a problem, as said above i just wipe my bike down after a wet ride Edited January 1, 2013 by alex-trials-boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezmtber Posted January 1, 2013 Report Share Posted January 1, 2013 Alloy still corrodes next time you see someone riding an alloy road bike check the bottle mounts and around the bb at the back. The paint flakes and the alloy corrodes And rubber corrodes so you brake seals corrode and bearing seals are corroding Alloy still corrodes next time you see someone riding an alloy road bike check the bottle mounts and around the bb at the back. The paint flakes and the alloy corrodes And rubber corrodes so you brake seals corrode and bearing seals are corroding not saying you need to clean and oil it after every ride but now and again wouldn't hurt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HippY Posted January 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 My biggest problem is that my shoes are slipping from my platform pedal right into my schinbones. The ground is always wet here, and i cannot do anything against it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VAMPIRE V12 Posted January 2, 2013 Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 I've herd putting socks over your shoes riding In the wet helps get grip on the pedals but don't quote me on this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted January 2, 2013 Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 (edited) just buy good parts, good moving parts come with sealed bearings some even have dustcaps on them to keep that extra shit out. as for slipping on pedals, get some riding specific shoes and decent pedals, will hurt more when you do shin yourself but should happen much less often. as for aluminium corrosion, who gives a shit, we all go out and give our bikes a battering, we use aluminium because it is light, cheap, stiff and corrosion resistant. having owned steel and aluminium parts and frames, i can tell you aluminium corrosion is the least of your worries. Edited January 2, 2013 by Ash-Kennard 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezmtber Posted January 3, 2013 Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 Corrosion and dirty seals seems to be top of the list for problems here. Sticky pistons leaking brakes chain skipping ect all due partly to dirty corroding parts. Or crashing, using the wrong oils Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunt man t Posted January 3, 2013 Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 Or crashing, using the wrong oils you deserve to crash if you dont no what oil your putting on what components!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny00135 Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 you deserve to crash if you dont no what oil your putting on what components!! Like the idiot general public... Surprises me the amount of times I've actually been told to "oil my brakes" because they're squeaking.. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customrider-Rhys Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 Like the idiot general public... Surprises me the amount of times I've actually been told to "oil my brakes" because they're squeaking.. i used to reply 'ok then ill do that then you ride it and see if you can do the same as i just did, im not risking it' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Gething Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 I have never had a problem with corrosion/ keeping my bikes clean after giving them a good wipe down, but I will take your word for it when it comes to the seals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hI-OOPS-CAPS Posted January 8, 2013 Report Share Posted January 8, 2013 From my experience of HS33s, the weather shouldnt be a prob. Ive not tweaked my brakes in 6 years and they're still working fine. Could do with a rebleed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogre Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 five tens shoes and v8s, or some nice wide platform pedals, superstar components offer some very decent value ones... avoid hard compound tyres too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mule Posted January 12, 2013 Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 Clean it regularly, and every 5-10 rides GT85 spray the moving points. As someone has stated removing the wheels or covering the rim to prevent oil drips and avoid getting it on pads. This is what iv done for all my bikes never had problem with corrosion and I used to ride seafront alot, salt is a bitch. ( If you have any sealed bearings don't blast GT85 into them you will force grit in and increases wear instead spray around them and let the fluid flow over) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted January 14, 2013 Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 Avoid open bearings. As said, a good headset, hubs, pedals and BB will run smooth for ages. Shouldnt have to worry about brakes too much. I tend to find if Im riding in the rain and my slave cylinders have been lubed with oil it washes off. Countered that by using a lithium grease as its water resistant, which I also use in all my hubs bearings, pedals, headset and freewheel bearing races. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezmtber Posted January 14, 2013 Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 Gt85 I use to disolve thick clogged up oil mixed with dirt on gears before cleaning the setup. Realy gears should never get so bad you need to clean them with 60% paint thinners, 30% perfume, 10% ptfe. This is close to what is on gt85 and most other penetrative oils. If your going to use something to protect and keep your bike shiny, free of corrosion and stop dirt sticking. Use a silicon based spray. Paint thinners sets out rubber seals and dissolves grease. That's why you don't spray the bearings. You can spray silicon all over so long as the wheels and pads are taken off the bike. Mx bikes have used silicon spray for years now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted January 14, 2013 Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 Gt85 I use to disolve thick clogged up oil mixed with dirt on gears before cleaning the setup. Realy gears should never get so bad you need to clean them with 60% paint thinners, 30% perfume, 10% ptfe. This is close to what is on gt85 and most other penetrative oils. If your going to use something to protect and keep your bike shiny, free of corrosion and stop dirt sticking. Use a silicon based spray. Paint thinners sets out rubber seals and dissolves grease. That's why you don't spray the bearings. You can spray silicon all over so long as the wheels and pads are taken off the bike. Mx bikes have used silicon spray for years now. Why perfume? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny00135 Posted January 14, 2013 Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 (edited) Why perfume? Don't you wan't your bike to smell irresistible to the other bikes? Edited January 14, 2013 by Danny00135 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockman Posted January 14, 2013 Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 Avoid open bearings. As said, a good headset, hubs, pedals and BB will run smooth for ages. Shouldnt have to worry about brakes too much. I tend to find if Im riding in the rain and my slave cylinders have been lubed with oil it washes off. Countered that by using a lithium grease as its water resistant, which I also use in all my hubs bearings, pedals, headset and freewheel bearing races. Shimano XTR open bearing hubs run smooth as f**k, you just have to service them more, but they still can be super smooth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezmtber Posted January 14, 2013 Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 Gt85 smells nice but there ate similar oils that don't have anti shit smeller that smell much like car oil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mule Posted January 15, 2013 Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 I use GT85 as its PTFE not cus of the perfume but its up to you what brand/ type you chooses i was more pointing out my regime. As for gt 85 eating rubber i used it on the same set of forks for the entire 4 years i had them and the rubber seals on that are as they were the day i got them, its solvent so the majority of it is evaporated very quickly if your finding its eating your seals you should use less Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jam Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 (edited) make sure you dont ride where theres puddles and if you do make sure if you splash on your bike you dry it off with a good strong tissue Edited January 17, 2013 by Jam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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