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I like dirty bikes. Mine is a Rat Bike!
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Who's the Slave?
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Joined: Jun 2005
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From: Colorado Springs, CO
RE: Who's the Slave?
Clean up and check bolts for tightness after every day of riding!!!! I have been known to ride her when she's not at her cleanest, but more often than not, she's "clean and ready for the dance".
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RE: Who's the Slave?
I'll ride the Fat Boy dirty but most of the time its clean. When I get back from a ride I will usually wipe the bike down with Meguiars Quick Detail,takes about ten minuets. What I enjoy doing once a week is going out in the garage,turn on the local sports talk radio,pop open a beer,clean and polish the bike,pop open another beer, clean some more, another beer. Ya thats almost as enjoyable as going for a good ride
Road Warrior
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RE: Who's the Slave?
I wipe my bike down after every ride - even if it's quickly. Rinse it down and give her a quick wash once a week (if ridden) and once every 2 months or so I'll do a more involved cleaning. I don;t get nuts about it but I keep her looking good without being obsessive/compulsive about it.
Any time I see obvious dirt anywhere - it gets cleaned...a little bit here and there will save you from any marathon cleaning sessions - unless you go mud-bogging or something crazy like that.
JB
Any time I see obvious dirt anywhere - it gets cleaned...a little bit here and there will save you from any marathon cleaning sessions - unless you go mud-bogging or something crazy like that.
JB
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From: Ottawa, CANADA
RE: Who's the Slave?
My baby definitely spends more time dirty than clean. I think I've only been able to wash her 3 or 4 times since I bought her back in April. The dealership washes her when she's in for service too.
On the days it's nice enough to clean her, I am RIDING her!
Cheers!
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On the days it's nice enough to clean her, I am RIDING her!
Cheers!
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Road Master
Joined: Oct 2005
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RE: Who's the Slave?
If there is enough daylight left, then I clean my bike after I get finished riding it. It's a habit that dates to my motocross days. Plus, I had to bust my *** to pay for this bike, so I am trying my best to keep it in perfect condition. It only takes a few minutes to spray it with some Honda chrome cleaner or S100 and wipe it down. Plus, the bugs come off a lot easier if they haven't had time to totally dry out and it's a good way to spot anything that's worked loose.. I don't go to bed dirty.... and niether does my bike.
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Tourer
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 466
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From: Canada
RE: Who's the Slave?
I like a clean bike and I put out lots of hard earned money to buy her so I do try to at least give her a quite clean after every ride. I may not get to it for a few days after, but I usually will try to clean the road dirt and bugs off. I don't go crazy over detailing but once a month or a little more if she's riden often.
Cruiser
Joined: May 2005
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From: Sanford, North Carolina
RE: Who's the Slave?
isint riding down the road in a pouring azz rainstorm the same as a quick rinse with the hose? thats what i figure it to be so i frequently wash my bike here in Washington. and if its not, then ill only wash my bike in the summer when theres actually a chance it will stay clean for more than 3 months: minus the bug buildup!! if its actually nice outside, i might give the girl a good bath and put some polish on the chrome, but she gets ridden more than washed! i love her even when she is dirty and smells funny, just the same as when she is clean. mmmmm..... i think the sun is trying to come out for the first time in 2 weeks........ i think i will go and enjoy what a day it might be.