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Old 07-17-2007, 10:52 PM
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i have a 93 cbr900 and i was just wondering what is good to clean the inset in the wheels
ive tried a toothbrush and quetips but i just cant get them clean in the little cracks sorry the pic sux but this is what i mean

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i sort of have the same problem. especially on my back wheel, its a mess and so hard to get clean. White wheels are a bitch
 
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Old 07-19-2007, 09:08 AM
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amen to that. i tried a magic eraser today and it works awesome in the little corners and the recess in the wheel . also wax ur wheels and they will stay clean longer and be able to get cleaned easier just spray off w/water
 
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I use Mr Sheen all over the bike and on the wheels too....
 
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Old 08-08-2007, 04:01 PM
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I use bleach white and it works very well. dont get it on the treads though, can be slippery!!
 
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Old 08-26-2007, 04:30 AM
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those wheels look pitted. you may have to get them powdercoated so that they can look like new again. A lot of raod grime can be cleaned with kerosene.
 
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Old 10-19-2007, 06:44 PM
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I use 409 degreaser...just spray it on, wipe dirt with wet rag then rinse off.
Works AWESOME!
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Grab your old tooth brush and the WD 40 thats sitting on the shelf in your garage. Don't get any on your tires. Wipe off with a clean rag. Be amazed at how simple it is to clean off all that chain mung and brake dust.

Paint your wheels another color. White is a bitch!
 
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Default RE: cleaning wheels

charlies soap, is what I use on mine works great
 
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Old 11-07-2007, 09:46 AM
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Honda Spray Polish on the entire bike...minus the wheels of course. that stuff is the best. **** comes right off.
 


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