In winter I Wash / hose down the machine at least ONCE weekly with clean water.
Then - simply cover the whole thing in Duck Oil or WD40 type spray.... Top up after each wash.
I swear by this for Winter. Keeps everything well protected from salt and rust etc.. I should have shares in WD40!
Oh, don't put any on the brake disks/pads.  (but caliper units can be coated if very careful).
TKC80's are 50-50 tyres (and expensive). If you commute on tarmac mostly, then a better allround tyre might prove better. I fitted Michelin SIRAC's to mine (70% road - 30% light trails).
Stay warm and safe.
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Triumph Bonneville 800 (2004), Yamaha XT600E (1999), Honda XBR500 (1986).
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