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Molly_hatchet
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 27, 2006 - 11:42 pm: | 
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normaly i wouldnt let anybody else touch my bike...but...the above idea aint to shabby.... |
Pwnzor
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 28, 2006 - 02:31 am: |
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I use Protect All degreaser, wash, and wax. Nothing sticks to the bike anywhere, everything just wipes off. To clean the wheels and in the crevices I use foam paint brushes and mild wash solution or degreaser.
the thought of teenage girls trying to clean my motorcycle gives me friggin nightmares.
(Message edited by pwnzor on June 28, 2006) |
Luvthemtorts
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 28, 2006 - 02:42 am: |
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The thought of college girls washing my bike gives me dreams too although I definately wouldn't call them nightmares. |
Kdan
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 28, 2006 - 04:29 am: |
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different strokes for different folks!  |
Earwig
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 28, 2006 - 07:53 am: |
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I haven't heard anyone mention this so I figured I would throw it in. To dry off the bike use a leaf blower, it works great  I have a Poulan Pro that shoots out filtered air... it only takes about 3 minutes to dry my entire bike. |
Dago
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 28, 2006 - 08:20 am: |
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I more for riding than spending all day cleaning and buffing it till every part shines.
I'm too lazy to spend all day cleaning.
It takes you all day long to clean your bike? It takes me 20 minutes TOPS to clean mine with soap & water, and then put a film of Plexus over all the plastics, leather & wheels.
The Plexus is great because it leaves a film that seems to keep grime and hot rubber from sticking to the rims as strongly, making the job easier next time.
Cleaning time is also an excellent way to inspect your bike after use. |
Jhanz
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 28, 2006 - 11:15 am: |
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For cleaning, I have used Simple Green, but you have to rinse it really good or it will spot. For a coating after wash, I have used plexus and Crystal-Glo. The Crystal -Glo is an acrylic coating that works amazing on the plastics and really does protect the translucent airbox cover from fuel spills. I had a bad fuel spill on a bike trip a few weeks ago, where the pump didn't click off and I had a tank bag on, preventing a good line of sight. No damage whatsoever to the airbox cover. |
Jaimec
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 28, 2006 - 11:17 am: |
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For those of you following the "Hot Chicks on Buells" thread, those young ladies up there soaping up my XB12Ss are from Nicole's sorority. The money raised went towards Katrina relief. |
Jerseybuell
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 28, 2006 - 12:01 pm: |
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Be careful with Simple Green. Read the label on the back with regards to plastic. |
Kcfirebolt
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 28, 2006 - 12:32 pm: |
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Clean???? What is this magic you speak of???
My father in law is regularly embarrassed to ride with me and the layers of bugs caked onto the front of the bike.
03 XB9R with 42,250 miles.
BTW, I use s100 a couple of times a year and it works great for me. |
Chainsaw
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 28, 2006 - 02:16 pm: |
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It takes you all day long to clean your bike?
No, it takes 2 bucks in quarters at the car wash and about 5 minutes counting the time it takes to chamois a dry spot off for my keister.
I bought bikes to ride. I have no intention of polishing them like a trophy every weekend. Mine can be, and often are, dirty.  |
Slider
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 28, 2006 - 02:20 pm: |
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I use this stuff called "Super Clean" ...comes in a purple spray bottle...
...and I own a 5 gallon refill jug...from Napa...spray it direct on rims and brake parts then hose off brake dust.
Dilute it well...wash your car or all other bike parts. |
Jaimec
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 28, 2006 - 02:20 pm: |
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Certain things you DO want to clean off. For example, brake dust is highly corrosive and can pit your wheels quickly. Don't ask how I know... |
Toona
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 28, 2006 - 02:28 pm: |
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Ditto to Earwig's drying method, the leaf blower works great to dry it off.
For the wheels, use an automotive wheel brush, it will fit between the front brake rotor and wheel easily.
Just regular car wash soap and Eagle 1 Nanowax. If just dusty, Meguiars Quick Detailer spray and wipe.
I also wax my faceshield, bugs come off easier and it beads water if you get caught in the rain.
For minor scratches I have found that elbow grease and Flitz with a cheesecloth rag works well, followed by the Eagle 1 Nanowax. For just hazed areas, Eagle 1 |
Kowpow225
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 28, 2006 - 03:45 pm: |
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Third the leafblower. I bought just a cheapie $25 electric one for this task alone. I don't really bother with many elaborate cleaners unless I found them to work better than what I'm using now.
Rims- Dupont wheel cleaner on a dedicated wheel washing mitt. Rinse rims with water then a dab on the mitt and a dab on the rim before scrubbing away. Keep a different one around for the plastics and body.
Body- Your favorite carwash soap in almost hot water.
Wax- Meguiars Tech wax. (I'll warn you it's a little pricey) It also doubles as a scratch remover so it's like having novus and wax in one. |
Jaimec
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 28, 2006 - 06:49 pm: |
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Screw the leaf blower. Start the bike, hop on and let GOD dry it off for you. Works for me every time!  |
Diablobrian
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 28, 2006 - 11:38 pm: |
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I share a dog drier that my dog got for christmas. My mother-in law sent it.
Anyway basically a leafblower crossed with a hair dryer. Or my air compressor
if I'm in a hurry |
