Dirty Spyder?

[groundeffect]

Dirty Spyder:

The circle indicates where most of the road gunk accumulates - just ahead of the bracket holding the pipe to the frame, on the back side of the pipe.



What do you guys use to clean road salt off your Spyder? In particular, the pipe and metal components?



Roadsalt is not good for any vehicle; How long do you usually go without washing salt off your :spyder2:?



Got any pictures of your :spyder2: covered in dirt?

Cheers.

 

[SPYDDER]

I would never even think of subjecting my Spyder to winter road salt conditions:yikes: heat and moisture activate the chemical reaction of the metal. It will get into places that you will never clean.:dontknow:

 

[groundeffect]

I would never even think of subjecting my Spyder to winter road salt conditions:yikes: heat and moisture activate the chemical reaction of the metal. It will get into places that you will never clean.:dontknow:

Isn't it the same with a car, or truck on salty roads?:dontknow:


My Spyder is my only means of transportation

Thank you.

Anyone else?

 

[mxz600]

Looking at your Spyder just reinforces my reasoning for never riding on salty roads.
If that were my Spyder I would immediately rinse the salt off as soon as I got it home. I would also dry it off the best I could (heated garage?). I also notice you use a shock cover. I personally would not use those. On the one hand it may keep the shock from moisture and contaminates, it can also trap moisture if it ever penetrates the cover(just my 2 cents).

 

[groundeffect]

Looking at your Spyder just reinforces my reasoning for never riding on salty roads.
If that were my Spyder I would immediately rinse the salt off as soon as I got it home. I would also dry it off the best I could (heated garage?). I also notice you use a shock cover. I personally would not use those. On the one hand it may keep the shock from moisture and contaminates, it can also trap moisture if it ever penetrates the cover(just my 2 cents).

Thanks for the note.

Looking at your Spyder just reinforces my reasoning for never riding on salty roads.

So, how about driving cars and trucks through the winter - is there a difference, really? :dontknow: If so, what are the actual differences?

I guess a periodic check under the shock covers is a good idea. Thanks.
Cheers.

 

[mxz600]

Isn't it the same with a car, or truck on salty roads?:dontknow:

Yes it is. And you should see the rust on the undercarriage of my '05 F-150.:yikes:
And you would be hard pressed to find one rusty bolt on my '05 Sportster.

My Spyder is my only means of transportation

You might want to check into getting an old beater to drive when the roads are coverd with salt.

 

[groundeffect]

So,

Yes it is. And you should see the rust on the undercarriage of my '05 F-150.:yikes:
And you would be hard pressed to find one rusty bolt on my '05 Sportster.

You don't drive your sportster in the winter, ah . But if you did, it was have rust!? Right?


Thank you.

 

[Tom in NM]

I thought I had seen something on this . . . .

See this thread, postings 32 and 33 .

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17017&highlight=rust+dealer+salt&page=2

This is probably part of the kind of solution you will need.

Here in the South West, while they use 'salt' or whatever de-icing compound that is popular now days, they don't use that much. It is not at all like the problem you face. Usually, a wash off and detailer takes care of things. When I check under the body panels, I don't find any salt deposits.

Tom

 

[RoadHammer]

I wouldn't worry about it too much, just give r a good rinse when your done riding

 

[M2Wild]

Chemical rinse such as Salt-Away helps but can get expensive. I use it on my jet skiies when I come back from salt water rides.

 

[jeuchler]

Dirty Spyder:

Roadsalt is not good for any vehicle; How long do you usually go without washing salt off your :spyder2:?

Ha!

Don't believe me, but I drove 54 miles yesterday in the falling snow/slush/salt and stopped at work to hose it down ("prewash?") before heading the last 6.6 miles home--where I washed it.

I swear I could hear cast metal parts deteriorating as I rode...

(Now that would make a good scrolling error message: CHECK DETERIORATING PARTS...)

 

[groundeffect]

Thanks for the useful replies, guys!

See this thread, postings 32 and 33 .

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17017&highlight=rust+dealer+salt&page=2

This is probably part of the kind of solution you will need.

Here in the South West, while they use 'salt' or whatever de-icing compound that is popular now days, they don't use that much. It is not at all like the problem you face. Usually, a wash off and detailer takes care of things. When I check under the body panels, I don't find any salt deposits.

Tom

Tom, thanks for your note on this. Very similar to Rust Check spray by the sound of things.

Cheers.

 

[dltang]

Dirty Spyder:

The circle indicates where most of the road gunk accumulates - just ahead of the bracket holding the pipe to the frame, on the back side of the pipe.



What do you guys use to clean road salt off your Spyder? In particular, the pipe and metal components?



Roadsalt is not good for any vehicle; How long do you usually go without washing salt off your :spyder2:?



Got any pictures of your :spyder2: covered in dirt?

Cheers.

Just spray it off periodically. A deterrent that was mentioned to us, (we haven't used it yet) spray those nooks and crannies with Pam cooking oil or something similar. It will act as a protective barrier between hose downs. Also, on a side note, having had our engines taken apart, I did ask if winter riding had anything to do with the trouble they were finding. I was told NO, absolutely not. As a matter of fact, there was no real noticeable difference in my spyder and other spyder's that were not ridden in the winter as far as any corrosion and such goes. So, just take care of it an ride it. That is what you bought it for.

 

[groundeffect]

Anyone want to take a stab at this one:



Any comments on what is so different from riding a Spyder or truck or car in the winter under the same conditions. Generally most people do not undercoat their cars/trucks on a regular basis, or wash them regularly in the winter months. Why should Spyders be any different?


1. No difference, salt eats away at cars/trucks/Spyders all about equally, period!


2. Give her a wash and spray anti-rust solution where you can on the undercarriage and wherever else you can, and ryde!


3. Other - please advise?!


Thanks

 

[groundeffect]

Just spray it off periodically. A deterrent that was mentioned to us, (we haven't used it yet) spray those nooks and crannies with Pam cooking oil or something similar. It will act as a protective barrier between hose downs. Also, on a side note, having had our engines taken apart, I did ask if winter riding had anything to do with the trouble they were finding. I was told NO, absolutely not. As a matter of fact, there was no real noticeable difference in my spyder and other spyder's that were not ridden in the winter as far as any corrosion and such goes. So, just take care of it an ride it. That is what you bought it for.

:2thumbs::2thumbs:

Indeed, you are right, that is why I purchased my Spyder. For me, it is my main and only vehicle, by choice. I do want to and will take care of my Spyder by washing and protecting against rust by using protective spray, ... but it is a vehicle like any other, IMHO ( like a car or truck or what ever you ride on the roads in the window months, aside from the obvious differences, of course).


Thanks for your reply on this!
Cheers.

 

[RoadHammer]

I think it's psychological for some people. some will ride the snow some wont. Some cant stand a speck of dirt on the spyder and for some it don't bother them.
If i had no choice i would use the spyder in the winter and wouldn't think twice about it.

 

[Roaddog2]

I think it's psychological for some people. some will ride the snow some wont. Some cant stand a speck of dirt on the spyder and for some it don't bother them.
If i had no choice i would use the spyder in the winter and wouldn't think twice about it.

:agree:S-100 is a great product for a good washing and has been around for years and is also Biodegradable :doorag:

 

[j45p3r]

I think the Spyder is no different than any other vehicle when it comes to rust and corrosion. If it's your only ride then go ahead and ride, just understand that over time it will most likely begin to rust and corrode just like a car would. I have a GMC truck that I choose to drive in the winter so that my Spyder will last and be in excellent condition for as long as possible.

 

[mxz600]

I say do whatever it is you're comfortable with. I just choose not to ride mine in the winter.
Take the advice from people about rust prevention and rise it off regularly and you will be fine. After all a lot of the Spyder is under plastic so when it begins to rust you won't see most of it anyway.
I just think if you continue to give it a regular salt bath it will deteriorate prematurely(cosmetically not structurally). If you compare a couple of 5 year old snowmobiles, one being transported on a open trailer and one in an enclosed, you can for sure tell a difference. Some people care, some people don't.

 

[Tom in NM]

Yikes!!!!!!!!

. . . . . I swear I could hear cast metal parts deteriorating as I rode...

(Now that would make a good scrolling error message: CHECK DETERIORATING PARTS...)

Being 61, I am sure I would set off that message all the time! :yikes:

Tom