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RE: Cleaning the bike...what to use? - 4/7/2008 3:58:33 PM

jjsmi

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I use windex or some glass cleaner(which is the same thing as windex) and it works wonders, Sometimes I'll get a wet paper towel and wipe down the whole bike then use a dry one to dry it down.

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RE: Cleaning the bike...what to use? - 4/7/2008 5:42:47 PM

dpeach06

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Another +1 On the Pro Honda Cleaner/Polish

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RE: Cleaning the bike...what to use? - 4/7/2008 11:03:16 PM

mingstah

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+1 for Plexus, After you wash it with Plexus get some wax and wax the bike! Warning: you may slip off the bike, but it looks very sexy.

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RE: Cleaning the bike...what to use? - 4/7/2008 11:10:25 PM

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Oh yeah, I almost forgot. If you really want your baby to shine, use the Maguire's 3-step Wax treatment..........followed by #7 polish. It takes a few hours of tough elbow grease...........and DAMN did it make my previous 06 SHINE! (Have yet to do it to my 07)

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RE: Cleaning the bike...what to use? - 4/7/2008 11:13:37 PM

mingstah

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whoa that is one shiny cbr, it's blinding my eyes.

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RE: Cleaning the bike...what to use? - 4/7/2008 11:42:13 PM

Papi Chingon

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blue fox, can you come over with that stuff and do my bike?

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RE: Cleaning the bike...what to use? - 4/8/2008 12:33:28 AM

NY Erion929

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for quick cleaning.. Honda Spray polish ( now made by Next dimmensions, but looks the same)

Or for a hose wash... Honda Brite

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RE: Cleaning the bike...what to use? - 4/9/2008 11:34:46 AM

skical

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While the I'm sure the bike is "Shiny" there is certainly a lot of enhancement in the photo. Such as... look how shiny the leaves are on that tree. And the bark on the tree looks a bit enhanced too. It's amazing what you can do with pic's these days.

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Oh yeah, I almost forgot. If you really want your baby to shine, use the Maguire's 3-step Wax treatment..........followed by #7 polish. It takes a few hours of tough elbow grease...........and DAMN did it make my previous 06 SHINE! (Have yet to do it to my 07)

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RE: Cleaning the bike...what to use? - 4/9/2008 11:41:12 AM

Orangebutter

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Mr Clean. no water spots. That's if washing.

Polishing the honda stuff is pretty good but the yamaha stuff is better and plexus is great.

I use to only use the cleaners and never wet washed it with water. But now i notice salt build up on some of the nuts and bolts. A friend of mine washes his like he washes cars and he does not have this residue looking crap on some of his nicks and crannies so I am going to start washing with water.

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RE: Cleaning the bike...what to use? - 4/9/2008 12:54:04 PM

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Believe it or not... I've heard of some people using Pledge and swear it's the way to go. I have not tried this. But, I may give it a shot.

Well, I decided to give it a try and... I like it

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RE: Cleaning the bike...what to use? - 4/9/2008 2:37:16 PM

skical

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^^^Wow!

< Message edited by skical -- 4/9/2008 2:43:46 PM >

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RE: Cleaning the bike...what to use? - 4/10/2008 8:50:01 PM

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Just bought the Honda polish. Good enough for me cuz I'm actually gonna ride the thing. Unlike some members, that I wont mention-----FOX & ONAROM----, who just have theirs mounted and hanging on their walls at home then just photoshop the pictures with real life orchard backgrounds and such...

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RE: Cleaning the bike...what to use? - 4/10/2008 9:37:01 PM

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quote:

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Just bought the Honda polish. Good enough for me cuz I'm actually gonna ride the thing. Unlike some members, that I wont mention-----FOX & ONAROM----, who just have theirs mounted and hanging on their walls at home then just photoshop the pictures with real life orchard backgrounds and such....