My Recommended Biking Accessories
I've used Motorex 645 Protect and Shine spray on both my Tigers (The latest
version drops the 645 from the logo). It is recommended by Triumph. 645 is
basically an extra thick WD40 which Triumph state will not turn polished stainless
exhausts yellow when heated. I use it after every wash and prior to winter storage.
The result was a perfect unblemished finish on my 955i after 25,000 miles of hard
riding. My 1050 looks like new after 20,000 miles.
TIP: The only thing to watch is that if you get 645 on your brake disks you must apply
the brakes several times to wipe of the excess. The brakes simply won't work
initially so plan ahead!
version drops the 645 from the logo). It is recommended by Triumph. 645 is
basically an extra thick WD40 which Triumph state will not turn polished stainless
exhausts yellow when heated. I use it after every wash and prior to winter storage.
The result was a perfect unblemished finish on my 955i after 25,000 miles of hard
riding. My 1050 looks like new after 20,000 miles.
TIP: The only thing to watch is that if you get 645 on your brake disks you must apply
the brakes several times to wipe of the excess. The brakes simply won't work
initially so plan ahead!
I prefer to use Mobil 1 in all my vehicles but Triumph have
stopped their association with Mobil 1 and stocks of the 4T
Motorcycle oil are hard to find so I have switched to Motul
7100 fully synthetic. Bearing in mind how extreme the
operating conditions can get I think it is worth the cost to
use a top of the range oil.
stopped their association with Mobil 1 and stocks of the 4T
Motorcycle oil are hard to find so I have switched to Motul
7100 fully synthetic. Bearing in mind how extreme the
operating conditions can get I think it is worth the cost to
use a top of the range oil.
"S Power Gel Cleaner" available
from Heine Gerick and others is
the best cleaner I've tried in 30
years of biking. It will easily clean
off chain grease, flies, dirt and
brake dust all in one go. It does
not smell, it rinses off well and it
does not remove wax polish. The
Pro Clean I use on my MX bike is
also pretty good.
TIP: Be especially wary of Car
cleaning products like Alloy Wheel
Cleaners, Yoshimoto Whizzo
Wheels and the like, in seconds
they will corrode the cadmium
plated fittings on the Tiger.
from Heine Gerick and others is
the best cleaner I've tried in 30
years of biking. It will easily clean
off chain grease, flies, dirt and
brake dust all in one go. It does
not smell, it rinses off well and it
does not remove wax polish. The
Pro Clean I use on my MX bike is
also pretty good.
TIP: Be especially wary of Car
cleaning products like Alloy Wheel
Cleaners, Yoshimoto Whizzo
Wheels and the like, in seconds
they will corrode the cadmium
plated fittings on the Tiger.
I have used a Klan Heated Fleece
for over 6 years. Absolutely
brilliant even on the coldest days
with just a long sleeve shirt, the
Klan Fleece and heated grips
mean I can ride for long
distances in the cold. I only have
to stop when my toes or knees
get cold.
The jacket looks good enough to
be worn in the evening as casual
wear so I never have to pack a
jumper. The photo left is a
model, not me!
for over 6 years. Absolutely
brilliant even on the coldest days
with just a long sleeve shirt, the
Klan Fleece and heated grips
mean I can ride for long
distances in the cold. I only have
to stop when my toes or knees
get cold.
The jacket looks good enough to
be worn in the evening as casual
wear so I never have to pack a
jumper. The photo left is a
model, not me!
Greased Lightening Showroom Shine is a car wax
sold on Ideal World satellite channel in the UK.
They demo the product by cleaning a dirty,
unwashed car saying it will remove dirt, bugs, tar
etc leaving a beautiful polished finish. Well
amazingly it works exactly like they say. Having a
white Tiger my bike gets splattered with bugs, tar
and hard to remove stains. I attempt to soften
stains with water but nothing would shift the
stubborn bugs without the risk of scratching the
finish. Now (after softening with water) I just spray
on Greased Lightening, leave for 2 minutes then
wipe off with a microfiber cloth to leave a superb
wax finish. It really does work on my fairing, helmet
and screen and my Tiger has never been so easy
to keep polished.. Amazing stuff. I now use it on
my car.
sold on Ideal World satellite channel in the UK.
They demo the product by cleaning a dirty,
unwashed car saying it will remove dirt, bugs, tar
etc leaving a beautiful polished finish. Well
amazingly it works exactly like they say. Having a
white Tiger my bike gets splattered with bugs, tar
and hard to remove stains. I attempt to soften
stains with water but nothing would shift the
stubborn bugs without the risk of scratching the
finish. Now (after softening with water) I just spray
on Greased Lightening, leave for 2 minutes then
wipe off with a microfiber cloth to leave a superb
wax finish. It really does work on my fairing, helmet
and screen and my Tiger has never been so easy
to keep polished.. Amazing stuff. I now use it on
my car.
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Optiglanz from Heine Gerick,
is an acid based cleaner that
will remove all the
discolouration from stainless
steel, just spray on, wait 2
minutes and wash it off. My
exhaust collector below looks
better than new after 22,000
miles. Amazing stuff, check it
is an acid based cleaner that
will remove all the
discolouration from stainless
steel, just spray on, wait 2
minutes and wash it off. My
exhaust collector below looks
better than new after 22,000
miles. Amazing stuff, check it
Solvo Autochrome metal polish
paste for the last 30 years the best
polish for chrome, alloy and
stainless steel. Required elbow
grease.
paste for the last 30 years the best
polish for chrome, alloy and
stainless steel. Required elbow
grease.
Threadlock - bikes
vibrate and I have
lost all sorts of nuts
years. Use a decent
Threadlock on
everything,
especially brakes,
wheels, suspension,
engine mount,
footpegs,
handlebars, exhaust
etc.
vibrate and I have
lost all sorts of nuts
years. Use a decent
Threadlock on
everything,
especially brakes,
wheels, suspension,
engine mount,
footpegs,
handlebars, exhaust
etc.
I buy Heavy Duty wipes from the
local pound shop, 50 on a pack.
They are great for wiping chain lube
off the rear wheel and the seat cowl
and removing all the bugs, dirt and
crud off the front fairing. Great!
local pound shop, 50 on a pack.
They are great for wiping chain lube
off the rear wheel and the seat cowl
and removing all the bugs, dirt and
crud off the front fairing. Great!