I want to clean my motorcycle... Suggestions guys.
#11
03-23-2008 | 09:53 AM
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RE: I want to clean my motorcycle... Suggestions guys.
ORIGINAL: bluej511
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03-23-2008 | 12:16 PM
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RE: I want to clean my motorcycle... Suggestions guys.
They came with the bike. As far as zymol i dont perticularly like it and ive tried everything since i detail. The megs 26 doesnt last very long maybe a month but its pure carnuba so its a pure wx. Megs NXT is also good since it hides some swirls and lasts a while with nice shine.
If you want high end wax you can try Pinnacle Souveran,Collinite waxes,poorboys nattys blue is amazing. Carnuba will give the best shine while synthetic will give the longest protection
If you want high end wax you can try Pinnacle Souveran,Collinite waxes,poorboys nattys blue is amazing. Carnuba will give the best shine while synthetic will give the longest protection
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03-23-2008 | 03:39 PM
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RE: I want to clean my motorcycle... Suggestions guys.
you can just wash it likes its a car with soap and water but I polished my frame and swingarm so I try to avoid the hose unless I really need it. I use Honda spray and polish on the plastics and then go over it with meguirs detailer and a microfiber cloth. The only thing I ever put wax on was the frame and swingarm.
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03-25-2008 | 12:49 PM
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RE: I want to clean my motorcycle... Suggestions guys.
DO NOT APPLY TIRE SHINE AT ALL TO MOTORCYCLE TIRES!!
Here's a useful link, it's a little old but should give you an idea:
http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/tec...ing/index.html
This is what you want to use:
http://www.viewpoints.com/Pro-Honda-...sh-review-cb6b
or this:
http://tiltedhorizons.blogspot.com/2...back-sort.html
Here's a useful link, it's a little old but should give you an idea:
http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/tec...ing/index.html
This is what you want to use:
http://www.viewpoints.com/Pro-Honda-...sh-review-cb6b
or this:
http://tiltedhorizons.blogspot.com/2...back-sort.html
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03-25-2008 | 04:49 PM
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03-25-2008 | 09:46 PM
RE: I want to clean my motorcycle... Suggestions guys.
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I've never had a stand when I washed mine. A few tips though may help you out much. Take off any high power spray fitting on the hose. High pressure water gets into electronics and washes grease out of critical areas (Axels, swingarm, steering bearings, ect). Be careful cleaning the tires. Wipe off the road meeting surfaces with a wet cloth. Never use tire shine or cleaner on anything but the sidewalls. Never armor all the seat, you will slide right off. Use whatever soap and a wet rag and rinse with water directly from the end of the hose. Make sure to clean and service the chain after washing. A good product Ive used to clean my Ninja 250, and will continue to use on my F4i is Honda's spray cleaner. I forget what it is called. It foams and you can do a quick clean of the whole bike with it. Safe on rubber, glass, plastic, fiberglass and metal.
I've never had a stand when I washed mine. A few tips though may help you out much. Take off any high power spray fitting on the hose. High pressure water gets into electronics and washes grease out of critical areas (Axels, swingarm, steering bearings, ect). Be careful cleaning the tires. Wipe off the road meeting surfaces with a wet cloth. Never use tire shine or cleaner on anything but the sidewalls. Never armor all the seat, you will slide right off. Use whatever soap and a wet rag and rinse with water directly from the end of the hose. Make sure to clean and service the chain after washing. A good product Ive used to clean my Ninja 250, and will continue to use on my F4i is Honda's spray cleaner. I forget what it is called. It foams and you can do a quick clean of the whole bike with it. Safe on rubber, glass, plastic, fiberglass and metal.
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03-25-2008 | 10:04 PM
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RE: I want to clean my motorcycle... Suggestions guys.
I actually pull the plastic off periodically to clean mine. It lets you get down into the cracks, and it's not that hard to do. Does anybody have a good product to use on the stock pipe? I'm trying to figure out how to polish mine and make it shine.
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03-25-2008 | 11:32 PM
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RE: I want to clean my motorcycle... Suggestions guys.
... but how do you "clean and service" your chain
Check this...google Grunge Brush and pick one up...for $15-$18 you get a very useful tool that will help you easily clean your chain in minutes.
http://www.webbikeworld.com/r3/motor...chain-cleaner/