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Title: How do you clean yours?
Post by: k11pfc on September 10, 2011, 05:51:20 PM: I have just bought a K1100rs which the previous owner bought up to a show standard, absolutely mint, now I like to ride my bikes but I also like them to look good, but, I'm lazy and want to know is there a short cut to cleaning but still keeping bike looking gorgeous. What cleaning stuff do others use? What order do you do it in? Is a pressure washer a no go? Whats the point of chamois leather, how are they best used?
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Title: Re: How do you clean yours?
Post by: johnny on September 10, 2011, 06:17:00 PM: i sprayed the bug with semi truck diesel engine degreaser... floor to ceiling n wall to wall... let it sit for a while then spayed it off with water... then sprayed it with the pink n purple foam wax... then sprayed it off with spot free rinse... takes about 20 quarters n 10 minutes... then i would blast up the freeway till it was dry...

no motobrick ever looked as good as the bug...

j o
Title: Re: How do you clean yours?
Post by: Chaos on September 10, 2011, 06:31:23 PM: I'd stay away from pressure washers. Too likely water will get forced into bearings and electrical doo dads where it will create havoc. Best to get a rag and bucket of soap, turn on Car Talk on a Saturday morning and intimately get to know your bike
Title: Re: How do you clean yours?
Post by: mystic red on September 10, 2011, 08:52:51 PM: I don't even use soap most of the time. Micro fiber cloth and a bucket of water. Then the fake chamois to dry. One part of the bike at a time.
Title: Re: How do you clean yours?
Post by: wmax351 on September 10, 2011, 10:25:58 PM: Bug and tar remover and a microfiber towel works wonders. Even leaves a wax finish behind.
Title: Re: How do you clean yours?
Post by: Lawrence on September 11, 2011, 09:57:19 AM: Stay away from high pressure water, period! As mentioned, it will harm the electrics. Also note that the rear drive has a vent on the top of the housing. Water can enter that vent and contaminate the hypoid oil within. Definitely avoid that.
Title: Re: How do you clean yours?
Post by: Chaos on September 11, 2011, 11:14:54 AM: Turtle Wax "ice" should be mentioned here. Not only is a great wax (no streaks, good shine) it does not leave white residue on black plastic and rubber, it almost acts like Armorall. Neat stuff, try it.
Title: Re: How do you clean yours?
Post by: johnny on September 11, 2011, 12:10:15 PM: jumpin jimmy b (http://www.motobrick.com/index.php?action=profile;u=78;sa=showPosts) uses turdle wax ice n his heap loos amazingly marvelous...

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Title: Re: How do you clean yours?
Post by: k11pfc on September 11, 2011, 04:20:53 PM: Quote from: Chaos on September 11, 2011, 11:14:54 AM
Turtle Wax "ice" should be mentioned here. Not only is a great wax (no streaks, good shine) it does not leave white residue on black plastic and rubber, it almost acts like Armorall. Neat stuff, try it.
Jesus, I remember Armourall, I used to use it back in the 80's, brilliant stuff, I'd forgotten all about it, have to look to see if it's still available over here.
Title: Re: How do you clean yours?
Post by: frankenduck on September 12, 2011, 04:00:59 PM: Mothers or Meguiars "Cleaner Wax." No need to wash and wax. Just one pass with that stuff and you're good to go - cleans and waxes.
Title: Re: How do you clean yours?
Post by: billday on September 13, 2011, 05:36:07 PM: I make a point of riding through a rain shower at least once a month.
Title: Re: How do you clean yours?
Post by: leecow on September 13, 2011, 08:14:57 PM: Griot's Garage all the way ... Speed Shine (http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/car+maintenance/everyday+and+storage/speed+shine.do), Polish (http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/car+care/car+polishing/car+polishes/machine+polish+collection.do), Wax (http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/car+care/car+waxing/car+waxes+and+sealants/best+of+show+wax.do?) and Vinyl & Rubber Dressing (http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/car+care/interior+detailing/vinyl+%26+rubber+dressing%2C+8+ounces.do)
Title: Re: How do you clean yours?
Post by: blakey on September 14, 2011, 08:16:24 AM: Armourall? Try 303 Aerospace Protectant...it has a Sun Protection Factor of 40. Far better than Armouall.
Title: Re: How do you clean yours?
Post by: Lawrence on September 14, 2011, 10:31:24 PM: Is that available outside of Oz? ???
Title: Re: How do you clean yours?
Post by: blakey on September 15, 2011, 08:15:25 PM: Have a look at www.303products.com (http://www.303products.com) for it...and they have free samples by the looks!
Available everywhere apparently.
Title: Re: How do you clean yours?
Post by: Lawrence on September 15, 2011, 10:47:27 PM: thanks for the tip! I plan to try the "free" sample assortment.
Title: Re: How do you clean yours?
Post by: johnny on September 24, 2011, 10:09:51 AM: greetings ocd mofos...

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happy now...

j o
Title: Re: How do you clean yours?
Post by: frankenduck on September 24, 2011, 11:07:17 AM: You still need a front fender extender. I'm gonna bring one down and secretly install it in the parking lot in October while you and Micki are off caressing the brayers.
Title: Re: How do you clean yours?
Post by: Chaos on September 24, 2011, 11:44:47 AM: Shame you can't leave the suds on. Gives it an organic look.
Title: Re: How do you clean yours?
Post by: Brickhead on September 24, 2011, 02:50:09 PM: Pledge
Title: Re: How do you clean yours?
Post by: johnny on September 24, 2011, 04:46:25 PM: interesting you would say pledge...

im addicted to pledge...

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this is how it starts... the 1st shot is free...

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they call me 3 can johnny...

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Title: Re: How do you clean yours?
Post by: Twisted Trader on September 24, 2011, 05:10:05 PM: Alight shower, then towel dry...
Title: Re: How do you clean yours?
Post by: BobZ(IL) on September 25, 2011, 12:15:53 AM: Good old Lemon Pledge, that oughta draw the bees.
Title: Re: How do you clean yours?
Post by: johnny on September 25, 2011, 10:37:21 AM: the burd n the bees... both smooth like honey...

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Title: Re: How do you clean yours?
Post by: k11pfc on September 25, 2011, 03:19:03 PM: I used to use Pledge years ago, have just started again, I get a much better finish than with most other specialist polishes, I wonder if there is a lasting downside?
Title: Re: How do you clean yours?
Post by: frogy on September 26, 2011, 08:16:07 AM: Yep...U slide off the seat ;D
Title: And it's more addictive than crack...
Post by: kennybobby on November 01, 2011, 04:02:09 PM: and Johnny is the pusher man.

Once you try it you'll be hooked--just like they taught you in school and the pusher gives you the first shot for free...
Title: Re: How do you clean yours?
Post by: johnny on December 10, 2011, 05:58:33 PM: (http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff192/owrstrich/06e49d79.jpg)

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Title: Re: How do you clean yours?
Post by: johnny on February 05, 2012, 02:15:08 PM: (http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff192/owrstrich/2012/Exorcisms/540eca12.jpg)

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Title: Re: How do you clean yours?
Post by: frankenduck on February 05, 2012, 02:31:36 PM: I still can't believe you do that. You are one CRAZY mo.... :deal:
Title: Re: How do you clean yours?
Post by: johnny on February 05, 2012, 04:49:42 PM: yawl... a day of cleansing...

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Title: Re: How do you clean yours?
Post by: frankenduck on February 05, 2012, 05:05:58 PM: When did Sierra start brewing a Heifer Wheezin?
Title: Re: How do you clean yours?
Post by: sbeadg on February 05, 2012, 05:07:22 PM: I bought a Novus kit to remove scratches on my windshield. It came out looking like new. Keep the cleaner and a clean rag in the top box. I like a clean windshield :2thumbup: :2thumbup:
Title: Re: How do you clean yours?
Post by: johnny on February 05, 2012, 08:56:02 PM: about 6 months after the invention of the wheat thresher...

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Title: Re: How do you clean yours?
Post by: Major on March 17, 2012, 02:32:07 PM: I use Honda spray polish. I used to own a Harley and was in the hundred dollar store about to buy their "Pig Snot" when someone that worked there told me "You don't want that". He told me about the Honda Polish. If someone who works there tells me that, I'm going to go try it.

It works great, just spray it on and wipe it off. It cleans and polishes. Will not scratch paint if you are just cleaning off dust or road grime. Doesn't do the best with bugs but it is a good product.

303 works great on plastic parts. Similar to armour all but VERY superior.
Title: Re: How do you clean yours?
Post by: johnny on March 17, 2012, 02:54:06 PM: greetings major...

welcome to motobrick.com...

the greater kentucky lake region... epic motobricking in your back yard...

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