How often do you clean/wash/detail your bike? - Page 15

ceo012384 · 03-16-2009, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Dnyce

never use the back of your hand to "feel" anything. whether its bodywork, color sanding, runs, anything paint related, i see u use the back of your hand, your opinion is now useless. use your the palm of your hand.

I actually meant more the backs/tops of your fingers. They are very sensitive. I should have clarified.

marko138 · 03-16-2009, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Dnyce

edit-but from what id gather marko, if u took the time to do it on your car-u would be happy with the results based on your climate and the fact your jeep doesnt get pampered like your buell...

No it sure doesn't get pampered like the Buell. Although I do take care of it. I wash it often and wax it about once a year....but certainly not to the extent of the bike.

Tmall · 03-16-2009, 11:48 AM

Just washed parts of the bike as I was putting the rear wheel on.

Whoever says it takes 10 minutes to wash a bike has never washed mine. With the wheels off, it still takes about 30 minutes to clean just one...

DLIT · 03-21-2009, 03:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Tmall

Just washed parts of the bike as I was putting the rear wheel on.

Whoever says it takes 10 minutes to wash a bike has never washed mine. With the wheels off, it still takes about 30 minutes to clean just one...

Just one what? Wheel? The trick is to wipe down your bike frequently so you don't have caked up shit on it when you go to clean it.

marko138 · 03-21-2009, 05:22 PM

Buell wheels are a pain to clean. Takes time to get it done right.

Mr Lefty · 03-21-2009, 05:50 PM

really? I thought the buell ones would be simple... you only have one roater on the front... the rear may be a little tougher but can't see them being that hard

especially since it's belt drive so you don't have to worry about keeping the rag clear of the dirt and grime on the chain and sprocket...

Cutty72 · 03-21-2009, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ebbs15

really? I thought the buell ones would be simple... you only have one roater on the front... the rear may be a little tougher but can't see them being that hard

especially since it's belt drive so you don't have to worry about keeping the rag clear of the dirt and grime on the chain and sprocket...

It's not getting at the wheel that is the prob (although the rear is harder than that of my SV) but more the texture of the paint. it's very porus and holds the dirt and shit.

marko138 · 03-22-2009, 11:21 AM

Also...the nooks and crannies.

ceo012384 · 03-24-2009, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by marko138

Also...the nooks and crannies.

Like thomas' english muffins?

marko138 · 03-24-2009, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ceo012384

Like thomas' english muffins?

Just like that.

03-16-2009, 11:48 AM	#143
Tmall Aspiring Rapper Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Halifax, NS Moto: '12 CB1000R Posts: 3,569	Just washed parts of the bike as I was putting the rear wheel on. Whoever says it takes 10 minutes to wash a bike has never washed mine. With the wheels off, it still takes about 30 minutes to clean just one...

03-21-2009, 05:50 PM	#146
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	really? I thought the buell ones would be simple... you only have one roater on the front... the rear may be a little tougher but can't see them being that hard especially since it's belt drive so you don't have to worry about keeping the rag clear of the dirt and grime on the chain and sprocket...