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Joined: Sep 2010
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From: Indiana
That CAN'T be good for it.......
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Joined: May 2009
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From: Middle of Kansas
Well Mr. Clean, err, I mean Traildog. I knew you'd show up. When we want to look at a really detailed Harley we just look at the pics of yours and wish ours were as clean. And for a short time we think maybe, but then reality sets in and we realize it ain't going to happen.
Road Captain
Joined: Sep 2013
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From: Maryland
I don't have a lot of free time as it is...so I spend it riding, not polishing. I keep 'em all respectably clean, but you wouldn't have to look very hard to find road grit on them somewhere. They usually get a good wash/wax once a year and then 364 days of just keeping the bugs, major crap and dust off of them.
Road Captain
Joined: Sep 2013
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From: Maryland
Thanks Traildog...I've had good luck with Meguiar's Quick Detail...looks like the same type stuff as the Wizard's. ...and I use one of those 'California duster' things (name escapes me) to get the garage dust off. A wet rag followed by a dry towel is the way I give 'em a quick bath. Keeps 'em clean enough that they don't embarrass me at the local watering hole...
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Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Lafayette, Louisiana
Even though I just had mine detailed, I rewaxed everything and repolished all the chrome since everything was off of it anyway and I am waiting on parts to arrive.
I have discovered I hate cleaning the stock spoke wheels. I actually kind of like cleaning and polishing my bike because it gives me a chance to look for stuff that might be wrong such as leaks or something loose. But those spokes frustrate me. None of my previous bikes had spokes. I like the way the spokes look on this Heritage because it contributes to the old style, but cleaning them is terrible. I am sure trail dog will chime in with some tips on that.
When it comes to the saddlebags, I have discovered I am quite talented in restoration. My bags were dried up, faded, and some parts were no longer black. Now, they look as good as new if not better and they feel good as well despite being the original 95 bags.
I have discovered I hate cleaning the stock spoke wheels. I actually kind of like cleaning and polishing my bike because it gives me a chance to look for stuff that might be wrong such as leaks or something loose. But those spokes frustrate me. None of my previous bikes had spokes. I like the way the spokes look on this Heritage because it contributes to the old style, but cleaning them is terrible. I am sure trail dog will chime in with some tips on that.
When it comes to the saddlebags, I have discovered I am quite talented in restoration. My bags were dried up, faded, and some parts were no longer black. Now, they look as good as new if not better and they feel good as well despite being the original 95 bags.
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Joined: Sep 2010
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From: Indiana
[quote=Prot;11992836]I have discovered I hate cleaning the stock spoke wheels. I actually kind of like cleaning and polishing my bike because it gives me a chance to look for stuff that might be wrong such as leaks or something loose. But those spokes frustrate me. None of my previous bikes had spokes. I like the way the spokes look on this Heritage because it contributes to the old style, but cleaning them is terrible. I am sure trail dog will chime in with some tips on that.[quote]
Yep, spokes suck. I have a REALLY big fluffy brush that gets between them pretty well.
THIS guy is SERIOUS about cleaning his bike (from another thread)
Yep, spokes suck. I have a REALLY big fluffy brush that gets between them pretty well.
THIS guy is SERIOUS about cleaning his bike (from another thread)
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Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 3,302
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From: Milton, Delaware
Even though I just had mine detailed, I rewaxed everything and repolished all the chrome since everything was off of it anyway and I am waiting on parts to arrive.
I have discovered I hate cleaning the stock spoke wheels. I actually kind of like cleaning and polishing my bike because it gives me a chance to look for stuff that might be wrong such as leaks or something loose. But those spokes frustrate me. None of my previous bikes had spokes. I like the way the spokes look on this Heritage because it contributes to the old style, but cleaning them is terrible. I am sure trail dog will chime in with some tips on that.
When it comes to the saddlebags, I have discovered I am quite talented in restoration. My bags were dried up, faded, and some parts were no longer black. Now, they look as good as new if not better and they feel good as well despite being the original 95 bags.
I have discovered I hate cleaning the stock spoke wheels. I actually kind of like cleaning and polishing my bike because it gives me a chance to look for stuff that might be wrong such as leaks or something loose. But those spokes frustrate me. None of my previous bikes had spokes. I like the way the spokes look on this Heritage because it contributes to the old style, but cleaning them is terrible. I am sure trail dog will chime in with some tips on that.
When it comes to the saddlebags, I have discovered I am quite talented in restoration. My bags were dried up, faded, and some parts were no longer black. Now, they look as good as new if not better and they feel good as well despite being the original 95 bags.
For the spokes I use either an old shoe lace or a 1" strip of old bath towel. I spray them with spray detailer, wrap the lace/strip around a spoke a pull it back and forth. It only takes a couple of minutes to do my front wheel.