ACF50 question

[newbiker90]

Hi everyone I got my motorbike in October its a triumph speed triple r 2016 model.

 

So I took my acf50 out and sprayed it on all the prone to rust areas. I even did the radiator - but ever since doing that the radiator would smoke, I thought that is just the acf50 being burnt off.....

 

But then after awhile the radiator was making an annoying noise but the engine temperature was fine.

 

This was ongoing for a few months but today the radiator smoked a lot at a stop and then water came pouring out. 

 

So yeah...the radiator blew. I'm wondering if this is down to me spraying it with acf50? Anyone know if you should or shouldn't be spraying the radiator with that stuff.

 

Many thanks 

[Tiggie]

It could of just been a coincidence. I suppose it is possible that the radiator could of got more road crud stuck to the outside and in its crevices as acf50 does tend to leave sticky residue behind.

 

If that had happened then perhaps the radiator was becoming overworked as it wouldn't be able to cool off as easily and sprung a leak.

 

I'm only theorising though 

[newbiker90]

4 minutes ago, Tiggie said:

It could of just been a coincidence. I suppose it is possible that the radiator could of got more road crud stuck to the outside and in its crevices as acf50 does tend to leave sticky residue behind.

 

If that had happened then perhaps the radiator was becoming overworked as it wouldn't be able to cool off as easily and sprung a leak.

 

I'm only theorising though 

Could be right there tbf, I do remember the times I wash my bike the radiator would sound less noisy. Ironically though I washed it yesterday and today it blew