Keeping it clean.

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ErynJean

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Cool. Ill have to try it. You I didn't use anything on my R6 and the rear rim has like an inch of grime on it. And I don't have the initiative to scrape it off lol.
 
OK, but getting back to your original post, this is the first time I've ever heard of putting something on the rims? WD40?

I find the brake and clutch dust to be quite noticable even if just going around the block. I attributed it to the fact my oem rims are the black forged rims as compare to my buddies TC gold ones. He dosen't get a fraction of the dust accumulation that I do...

Any other products being used other than WD40?
 
On the painted surfaces I have two coats of polymer "wax" and two coats of carnuba wax. For daily cleaning I use Meguiars Quik Detailer and a microfiber towel. It cleans everything, including my helmet visor, quite nicely and leaves a great shine; just shake, spray, and wipe! For errant chain lube, tar, etc., I use either chain cleaner or WD40 sprayed onto a towel. You really can't beat WD40 as a cleaner and, sprayed onto a rag and rubbed onto the rims, it's a cheap and efficient way to clean and shine them up. I also use it to clean the grease off of my hands, though I imagine it's only a matter of time until my skin degloves...
 
I use ProtectAll. It leaves a thin, waxy layer behind. Spray it on your microfiber towel and wipe your bike. Then polish with a second, clean microfiber towel. No streaks and plenty of shine. If you have heavy bugs after a mountain ride, spray ProtectAll directly onto the fairing and let it sit for about a minute. The bugs will soften and wipe away. For transparent items like your windscreen and helmet visor, use Plexus. It's streak free. For heavy bugs, use the direct spray method. I also use Plexus on my guitars. It's very gentle.

-j
 
Wolf:

Re reading the posts I have come to the conclusion that I am an idiot.

On the second go through I read that you are in Hong Kong.
I have no idea if Honda Polish is available in your region. From my understanding it is an American Honda purchased and made in USA , packaged and marketed in the USA and Canada type of product.
Mineral spirits I am sure is available, but under what name....

Cheese:
I'm sure you can find spirits in your area.
As a Northerner like me please don't confuse spirits with spirits.

Signed,

Over eager to post a solution.
 
I'm a big fan of WD-40. I've also got the 3M film on most leading surfaces on the bike, as well as around the tank where I'd rub against it, and that keeps the bike shiny and is very easy to clean. I use pure carnuba wax on the painted places that the 3M doesn't cover. I use Plexus for routine maintenance cleaning on painted surfaces on the bike and my helmet. Microfiber towels are key, as well as good paper towels like those paper shop towels. I use those like I use paper napkins at Tommy burgers. Lava soap with pumice for dirty hands. I tried wearing gloves to work on the bike but it's a pain in the ass.

The water here is very hard and leaves spots and residue on everything it touches. I've never washed my bike with soap and water.
 
Sounds like you guys swear by this Honda gear, Will have to try and source some over here in the land of the rising Sun.
Good shout on the Mineral Spirits too, thanks Slower than you...
 
I use Yamaha "detailer" on rims and metal parts. It cuts through grease and leaves a nice shine. You can use it as a detailer as well. It will clean up your paint real nice. I rarely wash my bikes with water. If I do, it is only after I've been caught in the rain which is rare. After I have cleaned off the bike with the Yamaha Detailer or Honda Detailer, I use Harley Gloss, a biodegradable detailer. After that, I may lay on some meguires Paint cleaner/Wax on the tank and fairings.

I vary how I clean, based on need, and condition. I think I washed My Tri-Color One time with water and soap last year...Maybe.
 
I've allways used "Mr Sheen" on my bikes for years. It takes off grease, bugs, tar spots ect and leaves an ok shine. It's alos available at any corner shop or supermarket and costs a fraction of car and bike specific products.

Several non bike types have asked if my 2003 Busa is new when I've pulled in at the shops. It gets ridden rain, hail or shine (no car) and has never seen a hose, detergent or auto products.

I think the closest thing to it in the US is "Pledge".

Cheers
Ross
 
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