Paranoid about washing
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Don't know if the formulation has changed but when I used muc-off on my last Ducati the bolts went white in places. Now use Scottoiler FST 52, wash with Autoglym, protect with FS365 (mind your brakes - cos they won't if you get that on them
), followed by a polish with AutoGlym. My 749 looks as gorgeous as the day I got him with a regular treatment of that. (Mind I'm very biased
). Don't think there's many Ducati's enjoy a direct hosing down of the electrics, I use a hose on a gentle jet all over just to get the suds off, never used a jet washer. Hope this helps, enjoy....I think cleaning a Ducati is the next best thing to riding one, they're just so damn RIGHT!
), followed by a polish with AutoGlym. My 749 looks as gorgeous as the day I got him with a regular treatment of that. (Mind I'm very biased ). Don't think there's many Ducati's enjoy a direct hosing down of the electrics, I use a hose on a gentle jet all over just to get the suds off, never used a jet washer. Hope this helps, enjoy....I think cleaning a Ducati is the next best thing to riding one, they're just so damn RIGHT!
Mafioso
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Should not have any probs Colin, the one place I would really watch out for is around the fuel cap,(as i found out a year down the line)
Stirrup, i think the formulation has changed,(not sure though) the bottle does look different to the old one, I've used it with no probs, only thing i watch out for is the carbon bits
Stirrup, i think the formulation has changed,(not sure though) the bottle does look different to the old one, I've used it with no probs, only thing i watch out for is the carbon bits
I don't think that's the cause of your rusty tank Andy. The filler should seal to keep the rain (and hose water) out and there is a drain to allow water to run out of the filler recess. The main reason for rusty tanks is condensation accumulated by parking the bike with a partly filled petrol tank. Over time the condensation collects on the bottom of the tank eventually rusting through it. You can also get some water from dodgy fuel.
If you are taking the bike off the road in the winter, turn off the fuel at the tank and rub it until then carbs are empty so the jets don't gum up, then take the tank off the bike, empty it completely and store it in a dry place. I put mine in the attic.
Mafioso
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Forgot to mention, another thing to watch out for (over time)is the drain hole as mine got blocked a few times and the water just to run in on opening the tank
Now that you mentioned it Derek i do remember seeing plenty of condensation over winter even if the bike was been used and then left standing for a few days
Now that you mentioned it Derek i do remember seeing plenty of condensation over winter even if the bike was been used and then left standing for a few days
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ProjectImola004
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I used a brilliant product by a company called Decosol. Designed for wheel cleaning it is non acidic and can be sprayed on plastic, paint and anodised fittings.
Unfortunately I can't get up here in the Highlands, however when the bike gets really dirty (like never
) I use Jizer - just sprayed all over the motor and wheels, give it a mo to do its job, then I hose the lot off with cold water. Done! 
Doesn't damage anything!
Unfortunately I can't get up here in the Highlands, however when the bike gets really dirty (like never
) I use Jizer - just sprayed all over the motor and wheels, give it a mo to do its job, then I hose the lot off with cold water. Done! Doesn't damage anything!