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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 07:23 AM
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I just purchased wheel guard from the chemical guys. Before I use the wheel guard on the wheels, I need to clean the rims first. My bike is brand new and only been driven home from the dealers. Can you men, recommend a wheel cleaner I can use on the wheels to clean them. Thinking on the order of a wipe on wipe off application I can purchase locally for now.

Thanks alot, Merry Christmas to all and all a happy new year.
 
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Old Dec 18, 2008 | 06:29 AM
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I used some windex to clean the wheels and rims. Worked very well. Then I applied a good coat of wheel guard. I am going to go over the whole bike with wheel guard. Wheel guard did an excellent job on the wheels. It is all time consuming, but worth it to have a clean and protected scoot.
 
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Old Dec 19, 2008 | 11:20 PM
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I use that turtle wax foaming whell cleaner it works great on all harley wheels ive used it on it even works great on a cold enginge getting some built up dirt off there
 
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Old Dec 21, 2008 | 09:42 PM
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Thanks 3itodd, for the infor. I thought about that too.

Ride safe, if it's not to cold...It's only going to get down to 15 deegrees tonight.
 
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Old Dec 23, 2008 | 07:22 AM
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Shout Laundry Detergent, spray it on, soft brush it, wait 5 minutes, spray it off . I keep it away from paint surfaces . Works great and I don't know why. Spokes aways shine.........WVleo
 
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