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Old Apr 26, 2006 | 01:19 AM
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Default What do you use to clean the bike when you dont want to use water?

I am getting pollen all over my bike everyday but I dont want to get out the hose everyday either.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2006 | 01:40 AM
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i have that problem here too. i just wet my chamois (sp?) and wipe the bike down... works great
 
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Old Apr 26, 2006 | 04:12 PM
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I use a cover to help all the junk from getting on my bike and I also use a cleaner/polisher from www.cyclegear.com called Plexus. This stuff is great! Spray on, rub in. This is like the same stuff (Honda polish) the dealers use.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2006 | 04:34 PM
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The Honda Waterless B52 Dirt Penitrator Kit. (Could be yours for only $19.95!)

Kidding. The Spray Polish is the way to go. It cleans up well.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2006 | 11:43 PM
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armor all car wash wipes work great for me
 
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Old May 2, 2006 | 04:57 PM
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Honda makes a spray on cleaner that you can pick up at most (if not all) dealers. It's called "Spray Cleaner & Polish" and you can pick up a 14 oz. can for about $5. Stuff works great as far as I'm concerned... there are several reviews on this site and others about this cleaner.
 
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Old May 25, 2006 | 11:05 PM
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I usually use a dampened terry cloth towel to remove all the rough stuff (dirt/bugs/etc) then I'll use the Honda Polish to bring out the luster.
 
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Old May 26, 2006 | 12:46 PM
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The california duster, it works great. Plexus spray works good on the windscreen and plastics too, but if its just pollen try the duster it works great.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2006 | 04:46 AM
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ib, I just scored a cal. duster, 2nd hand for 3.99$. but i dont know anything 'bout them... can/should, i wash it/
Then do i put any thing on it???? like endust or???? Is there a specific technique, to use???
Thanks, Clean and free, Ripp'n
 
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Old Jun 2, 2006 | 06:13 AM
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Never wash the California Duster. You can shake it off, but there's a coating on the fibers, so don't wash or scrub it. Just shake off any large dirt particles, etc.
 
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