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11 May 2012
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Thank you both for your quick responses, I think I will be getting an extender there is a noticable difference in engine getting hot. It's got to be worth a try just to keep the engine a bit cleaner.
I will definately have a look for the GT 85 stuff and give it a go, one thing I know is that no matter how good my intentions may be I will not spend as much time cleaning the bike as I should, it is and will be a workhorse that is out in all weathers, perhaps not snow unless i'm out when it comes down.
Once again many thanks
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Almost forgot - BIG welcome to the forum.
This is a superb resource for all XT6 owners. Make sure you download the service manual and parts manuals too (stickies at top of this sub-forum). Don't be nervous to ask any question there are literally hundreds of very knowledgeble XT nuts here who will be happy to help you out...
Stop lurking and start posting.
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Many thanks I look forward to many years of having my XT and I am sure will spend a fair bit of time on the site.
Cheers Ian
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Have downloaded the service manual and parts manuals, a bit of light reading, thanks for the fantastic resource
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I have used ACF50 once and it was brilliant. It gave what seemed to be complete corrosion protection to my Bandit which lived outside through a Welsh winter. However, it's not very nice stuff to use, it's very hard to get off (good for metalwork, not good for tyres and brakes), and if you get it on the exhausts it stinks for days. I didn't buy a second can.
For the XT, it gets a jetwash when I can find the time, and a spray all over with WD-40. That seems to be enough. I have found GT85 to be pretty good too, but it doesn't smell as nice as WD-40.
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Thanks for your suggestions blackdog zulu I think i will try without the acf first and see how i get on, only had the bike a few weeks and i will have to clean it already to keep on top of it.
I am definately not one for polishing bikes but I want to keep the xt for a very long time so good intentions say keep on top of the basics.
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Hi,
Fitted one of these years ago to my xt, never had or heard of any probs regarding cooling issues(yamaha would`nt sell them otherwise). Saves your frame paint and saves on the amount of rubbish thrown onto the engine front. Also protects your headers if you ain`t fitted stainless ones
Andy.
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