Okay, I admit it, I love my bike and I look after it. A 2001 classic with over 40K on the clock and people still think it's a new bike when they see it for the first time.
I had a service done recently where the mechanic said that all the bolt threads he was trying to remove were "too dry" because of the regular washing the detergents and waxes dry things out. He said I should add some kerosene to the washing water to lubricate the the bolts???
Now I know this used to be done regularly for older style washes but I use good quality Maiguires brand and have read many threads about kero actually stripping off modern waxes and the like so it seems not to be a smart thing to do.
So are "dry bolts" a problem to worry about...am I loving my bike to an early grave??
I had a service done recently where the mechanic said that all the bolt threads he was trying to remove were "too dry" because of the regular washing the detergents and waxes dry things out. He said I should add some kerosene to the washing water to lubricate the the bolts???
Now I know this used to be done regularly for older style washes but I use good quality Maiguires brand and have read many threads about kero actually stripping off modern waxes and the like so it seems not to be a smart thing to do.
So are "dry bolts" a problem to worry about...am I loving my bike to an early grave??