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VTR ownership diary by The Lens
Posted: Sun Jun 16, 2019 12:18 pm
by thelens
well Ive just bought my first accessory ever for the VTR
Only a shock sock, but an important part in my view.
I noticed the bike already has a sort of mudflap to protect the rear suspension so I figured a sock would protect it and keep it like new.
Much better than a wheel hugger would do
My wants list is growing all the time, so I thought I would use here, to keep a VTR ownership diary of sorts.
Not much of a pimp me ride lol but its a start !
Re: VTR ownership diary by The Lens
Posted: Sun Jun 16, 2019 12:51 pm
by popkat
Shock sock will trap moisture and rust your spring, if left could cause the shock shaft to corrode too.. Fine if you like them but need taking off regular to dry out and clean under, not easy to remove once fitted on some bikes.. I have to disagree with you in that a hugger works fairly well, and it's easy to reach in to the shock with a rag and give it a wipe. also some huggers protrude below the arm to protect the shock linkage too, these ones are best
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Re: VTR ownership diary by The Lens
Posted: Sun Jun 16, 2019 1:03 pm
by thelens
popkat wrote: ↑Sun Jun 16, 2019 12:51 pm
Shock sock will trap moisture and rust your spring, if left could cause the shock shaft to corrode too.. Fine if you like them but need taking off regular to dry out and clean under, not easy to remove once fitted on some bikes.. I have to disagree with you in that a hugger works fairly well, and it's easy to reach in to the shock with a rag and give it a wipe. also some huggers protrude below the arm to protect the shock linkage too, these ones are best
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hmmmm never thought of that. Thanks ! I shall try and keep an eye on it !
Re: VTR ownership diary by The Lens
Posted: Sun Jun 16, 2019 1:36 pm
by Wicky
+1 for rear wheel hugger
plus brush/wipe over with ACF-30 over the shock esp over winter.
Re: VTR ownership diary by The Lens
Posted: Sun Jun 16, 2019 3:38 pm
by thelens
Wicky wrote: ↑Sun Jun 16, 2019 1:36 pm
+1 for rear wheel hugger
plus brush/wipe over with ACF-30 over the shock esp over winter.
Ive got ACF 50 earmarked. Never heard of ACF-30 so I shall have a look see... cheers
Re: VTR ownership diary by The Lens
Posted: Sun Jun 16, 2019 3:51 pm
by Wicky
typo - it was meant to be ACF-50 not '30'
Re: VTR ownership diary by The Lens
Posted: Sun Jun 16, 2019 4:09 pm
by thelens
Wicky wrote: ↑Sun Jun 16, 2019 3:51 pm
typo - it was meant to be ACF-50 not '30'
Kinda glad to hear it.... looked it up and it came up with breast enlarging cream
Re: VTR ownership diary by The Lens
Posted: Tue Jun 18, 2019 8:10 am
by fabiostar
thelens wrote: ↑Sun Jun 16, 2019 4:09 pm
Wicky wrote: ↑Sun Jun 16, 2019 3:51 pm
typo - it was meant to be ACF-50 not '30'
Kinda glad to hear it.... looked it up and it came up with breast enlarging cream
lol so now we know what wicky gets upto at the weekend
Re: VTR ownership diary by The Lens
Posted: Tue Jun 18, 2019 6:56 pm
by thelens
fabiostar wrote: ↑Tue Jun 18, 2019 8:10 am
thelens wrote: ↑Sun Jun 16, 2019 4:09 pm
Wicky wrote: ↑Sun Jun 16, 2019 3:51 pm
typo - it was meant to be ACF-50 not '30'
Kinda glad to hear it.... looked it up and it came up with breast enlarging cream
lol so now we know what wicky gets upto at the weekend
Can’t fault him