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Author Message   Bpt Posted on Tuesday, September 02, 2008 - 09:17 pm:        I just bought a used 1125R with only 2300 miles. The rear wheel is black, and I tried to clean it to no avail. I also tried brake clean and still no blue. Also my rear brake pads are about a dime thickness. Is this normal, or did this guy rear brake it to death. Other than that, WHAT A BIKE!!!!   Krassh Posted on Tuesday, September 02, 2008 - 09:38 pm:        Go to the Dollar Tree Store and get some Awesome. Worked for me.   Dtx Posted on Tuesday, September 02, 2008 - 11:44 pm:        I just cleaned my rear wheel tonight. Someone recommended Greased Lightning. I happen to have some and it worked really well.   Jdugger Posted on Wednesday, September 03, 2008 - 08:51 am:        I find the 1125r brake pads to not last all that long. In almost 20,000 miles, I'm on my second set of fronts, and 2nd or 3 set of rears...   Cutty72 Posted on Friday, September 05, 2008 - 05:01 pm:        at a touch over 6K mine are still good all around. can't believe you are going through rears more than fronts...   Mikellyjo Posted on Friday, September 05, 2008 - 05:14 pm:        I agree with cutty...I'm sitting just past 6K also and still have a good amount left on my pads. If I were burning through pads at that rate I would look into my braking technique before throwing blame on the pads. Thats not meant to sound harsh....just some thought process.   Misterrich Posted on Saturday, September 06, 2008 - 11:51 am:        People must be riding with their foot on the brake. Im right over 5k and my rear pads look new still.   Crowley Posted on Saturday, September 06, 2008 - 12:33 pm:        Has the pivot on the pedal siezed? Mine was until I removed it and lubed it. A know issue on XBs too.   Andella Posted on Saturday, September 06, 2008 - 12:39 pm:        Spectrum......... are you still having continued success with acetone on the wheels with no ill effects? http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/290 431/354541.html   Spectrum Posted on Saturday, September 06, 2008 - 02:55 pm:        Yes, I use Acetone every 3rd or 4th wash, with no ill effects. I've also started using a Turtle Wax car was soap on the wheels after the Acetone. The Turtle wax soap has a finish protection to it that also seems to make it easier to clean the next time.   Bpt Posted on Monday, September 08, 2008 - 04:11 pm:        Did not have any acetone, but the engine degreaser got most of it off. One more cleaning and it should be completely blue.   Bearly Posted on Monday, September 08, 2008 - 04:44 pm:        go fast around corners and save on brakes and gas! I use that Harley wheel cleaner and works well.   Ridenusa4l Posted on Monday, September 08, 2008 - 10:48 pm:        armorall cleaning wipes, then armorall spray, then clean towel (preferably microfiber) and wal aw...clean blue wheel...

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