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Keeping it clean
« on: August 26, 2010, 01:34:18 PM »
Not sure if I am doing this right ,I'm a nubi to Texasx but I'm looking for pointers ion cleaning do's and dont's on the 1800 I just bought?
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Re: Keeping it clean
« Reply #1 on: August 26, 2010, 02:43:23 PM »
Some of us have been told we have dirty bikes...I mean geez it is hard to keep them clean while the wheels are rolling  ::)

When I DO clean my bike, I have done it two different ways (depending on whether I am at work or home).  I have just washed it like my car w/ soapy water, then toweled it down and polished the chrome w/Honda spray cleaner.   If I am REALLY bored at work and no one is around I will pull the bike into the back shop and just use the Honda cleaner on it.  Hubby has used a high pressure sprayer on his...I am a little leery of doing that myself.
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Re: Keeping it clean
« Reply #2 on: August 26, 2010, 02:48:41 PM »
Just wash it like a car with some soapy water and rinse. wipe dry. wax to protect paint.  not much to it.  +1 on the hold with high pressure wash as it may get some water in places it won't like.  Welcome from Katy
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Re: Keeping it clean
« Reply #3 on: August 26, 2010, 03:20:28 PM »
wash and wax on spray bottle, just spray and wipe off
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Re: Keeping it clean
« Reply #4 on: August 26, 2010, 03:24:20 PM »
I usally spray it with the water hose to get all the bugs off and then with an air hose to get all the water spots off.
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Re: Keeping it clean
« Reply #5 on: August 26, 2010, 04:18:56 PM »
Ask isorg or Brock. Then do the opposite!

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Re: Keeping it clean
« Reply #6 on: August 26, 2010, 04:22:10 PM »
  I have washed my bike probably 5 times in the last 2 years! I use detailer spray and cleaning wipes! People will say my bike is too clean but hey it is a reflection of me!  ;D ;D Just my opinion!  ;D ;D :t
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Re: Keeping it clean
« Reply #7 on: August 26, 2010, 09:04:36 PM »
Quote from: jmdaniel on August 26, 2010, 04:18:56 PM
Ask isorg or Brock. Then do the opposite!

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That's messed up...but true unfortunately.
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Re: Keeping it clean
« Reply #8 on: August 27, 2010, 08:18:27 AM »
Yeah, at the last tech session Hipshot asked me if I was a graduate of the Brock School of Bike Washing
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Re: Keeping it clean
« Reply #9 on: August 27, 2010, 08:23:04 AM »
 :redcard: Just move to the Cen Tex area and it will always be clean!  :popcorn:
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Re: Keeping it clean
« Reply #10 on: August 27, 2010, 03:03:03 PM »
Quote from: RedDragon on August 27, 2010, 08:23:04 AM
:redcard: Just move to the Cen Tex area and it will always be clean!  :popcorn:

« Last Edit: August 27, 2010, 03:13:44 PM by j1mmyj4m »
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Re: Keeping it clean
« Reply #11 on: August 27, 2010, 05:01:47 PM »
Quote from: jmdaniel on August 26, 2010, 04:18:56 PM
Ask isorg or Brock. Then do the opposite!

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Re: Keeping it clean
« Reply #12 on: August 27, 2010, 07:34:01 PM »
Quote from: Isorg on August 27, 2010, 05:01:47 PM
that mud from pikes peak is a badge of honor!

So your undies are laden with Purple Hearts?  :ohwow:

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Re: Keeping it clean
« Reply #13 on: August 27, 2010, 08:14:45 PM »
Quote from: jmdaniel on August 27, 2010, 07:34:01 PM
Quote from: Isorg on August 27, 2010, 05:01:47 PM
that mud from pikes peak is a badge of honor!

So your undies are laden with Purple Hearts?  :ohwow:

 :rofl:

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Re: Keeping it clean
« Reply #14 on: August 27, 2010, 08:36:23 PM »
Let me get on my soap box so those from  :stickpoke:    H-town  :boxing:   can  kiss my grits!!!    :couch:   
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