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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 12:45 PM
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I guess everyone can be a little different when washing our bikes. What is the best product and the best way?
 
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 05:17 PM
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I made a discovery last summer. Simple Green is the name of the product. Just spray it on, wait about 30 seconds, grab the hose and rinse it off. Perfectly clean!
 
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 06:30 PM
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Is your bike a Denim BLack Bob? I just wipe the flat black down with a little watered down amonia when really dirty. When just dusty, I use a little windex.
 
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Old Apr 21, 2006 | 05:09 AM
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Black Denim? - dishwashing liquid and water works. Try ammonia based window cleaner as well.
 
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Old Apr 21, 2006 | 02:28 PM
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I don't use any kind of chemicals or anything on my denim. I take it to the car wash and use the rinse cycle and don't apply any pressure to my front fender, tank and rear fender. I squeeze the trigger for the motor, rims, and all else. Then wipe her down with paper towels everywhere so she don't get any water spots. Works wonderfully. A bit time consuming, but worth it. Hope that helps.
 
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I have a vivid black bob, I never thought about the car wash. Do you use the soap cycle?
 
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Old Apr 21, 2006 | 03:22 PM
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Careful with the high pressure phrom the car wash. It is possible to phorce the grease out of areas where you want it to stay.
 
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I only use the rinse and spot-free cycle.
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Double what phreak warned about high pressure washers. I used a pressure washer once and wound up getting tthe plugs wet as well as shorting out the ignition by forcing a wire in between two pieces of metal on the bike. Go gentle with it.
 
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Cool, I picked up some of that green **** today. I'll give it a shot.
 
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