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CVO Technical => Cleaning/Detailing => Topic started by: Gamecock on March 26, 2009, 02:46:53 PM

Title: Springer Springs
Post by: Gamecock on March 26, 2009, 02:46:53 PM

I'm having nightmares already about rust on my Springer's front springs. What's the best way to keep em shiny? I'll already taken under consideration: not riding, saran wrap, duct tape, replacing them with a Dyna, hired bikini-clad BSR and painting them. However, I do think the hired help deserves further thought.

Title: Re: Springer Springs
Post by: ice6900 on March 26, 2009, 06:12:14 PM

07 springs show no sign of rust as yet,  i am not anal about cleanin, a hose down and a wipe dry is all the attention  my bike gets.

Title: Re: Springer Springs
Post by: ice6900 on March 27, 2009, 01:47:40 PM

what did go rusty with mine was the suspension damper, keep an eye between the bottom of supension pot and the lower mounting. I just keep mine clean with chrome cleaner and wd40

Title: Re: Springer Springs
Post by: Gamecock on March 30, 2009, 09:48:41 AM

I'm thinkin a coat of spray wax every week after cleaining... like pledge... or something that can get in those impossible niches.

Title: Re: Springer Springs
Post by: Jon on March 30, 2009, 01:17:50 PM

Hi
I have a 1994 Springer as well as my 07 CVO springer. I always make sure the springs are dry(with a hair dryer) after washing. Wax them as best I can when doing a full detail but as you say can't really get in there fully. Mine still look as good as new after 15 years.

Jon

Title: Re: Springer Springs
Post by: metalgrind on March 30, 2009, 01:47:45 PM

Wash, dry thoroughly, dry again, spray lightly with W-40 and wipe clean of excess.

Title: Re: Springer Springs
Post by: BMF-110 on April 01, 2009, 07:32:21 AM

Thorough drying and a good protectant some use wd-40 I prefer S-100 corrosion protectant spray, use it on her belly and all hard to reach or impossible to reach areas the key to success is to perform this act religiously every cleaning because once the corrosion gets a good hold its very hard to stop. If this fails the "Bikini clad emergency cleaning crew" is warranted !!

Title: Re: Springer Springs
Post by: JeffsHogPen on April 07, 2009, 12:02:28 PM

I have a 07 FXSTSSE Springer. I use a silicone ( Liquid Wrench by Gunk) spray. I just spray it on and the with a cloth work it in. You can use it on your chrome to prevent it from pitting over time. It just coats and protects.

Title: Re: Springer Springs
Post by: MJZ on April 07, 2009, 04:06:58 PM

I don't do chit with my 97 FLSTS other than when I wash I am careful to dry well with the blaster. After 12 years they still look great. I recently saw my old 92 Springer and it's still look fine after 17 years. (see below)