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Old 04-24-2007, 08:25 PM
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never use anything to wipe your bike that used to be wood
 
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I`d rather take my T-shirt off to wipe the tank than a rough paper towel. [8D]
 
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Old 04-27-2007, 08:10 AM
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ORIGINAL: bensonjv

Its getting that way in California too.

Or maybe its just the currency conversion. Average gas price in US of $1.98 equates to $3.02 in California dollars.

I didnt realize that california had its owncurrency and wasnt a part of the US

I'd also like to know where in the US they are paying $1.98 its $2.89 here
 
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ORIGINAL: bensonjv

Its getting that way in California too.

Or maybe its just the currency conversion. Average gas price in US of $1.98 equates to $3.02 in California dollars.

I didnt realize that california had its owncurrency and wasnt a part of the US

I'd also like to know where in the US they are paying $1.98 its $2.89 here
California has been deeded over to Mexico.
 
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california has always belonged to mexico!!!!!!
 
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Doesn't everyone have a rag on their head, in their pocket and in their saddlebags (if you have them). Paper on paint? Not unless you're masking it off to repaint it.
 
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Old 05-29-2007, 02:44 AM
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An old timer told me that if I dribble fuel on the tank, just let it dry. You can see a slight outline where it was but that cleans right up with a touch of cleaner/wax & the correct micro-fiber towel when I get home. Been doing that way for years.
 
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Just don't wipe it at all. The gas will evaporate quickly. When you wash it again you'll feel better.
 
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Old 06-12-2007, 12:04 AM
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I would rather take my bride's tshirt off to wipe the tank.
 
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Old 06-12-2007, 12:08 AM
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I use the paper towels but, I just dab it, no wiping...set it down and soak it up.
 


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