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Apr 10, 2010 | 01:20 PM

#31

qtrracer

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From: SoCal

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Originally Posted by SoftailSlim

I've been reading on these forums for a few years now and it seems like some people must never ride their Harley's. They seem to be in the mist of some costly modification or they are spending the day polishing the chrome. What's your priority, polish or ride? How many of you are really bikers and how many of you are chrome queens? Just asking...

I have not washed my bike since I bought it 2 years ago, just windex for bugs and a paint brush when it gets dusty. It doesn't rain much here and I haven't had much time since buying to get many long rides in.

Apr 10, 2010 | 01:37 PM

#32

BobStreetBob

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I found that a good coat of dirt can help protect the finish from the harmful UV rays of the sun.

Apr 10, 2010 | 01:41 PM

#33

The Guardian

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From: Blackshear, Georgia

I only wash mine after I ride and it gets dirty. I've put a 1,000 miles on her in three weeks so..

Apr 10, 2010 | 03:33 PM

#34

LWOS

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From: West Branch, Michigan

If and when you folks polish/wax......... what brand ( other than Pledge & Windex) do you use on your tins and chrome? I've been using Simichrome and Meguiars NXT Generation Tech wax 2.0 Anyone use Mothers Chrome polish?

Apr 10, 2010 | 03:38 PM

#35

freddyttt

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From: New Jersey

I use Mothers Chrome polish,,.. I dont think its anything special.. prolly try something else next time .

Apr 10, 2010 | 04:59 PM

#36

Crusing

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From: Texas

Heck, I am retired so I can do both. Riding is the first priority, it gets wiped down as needed, a full washing if caught in the rain and waxed about 4 times a year. In other words I ride and clean as needed after each ride.

Apr 10, 2010 | 04:59 PM

#37

Dilemma

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From: Suburban Hell, MN

Both. I just will NO ride a dirty bike, or drive a dirty car. Yes, it's a sickness,,,,,,,,,

Apr 10, 2010 | 07:14 PM

#38

alto

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From: CT

I want the bike clean before riding. Only takes a few minutes to blow any dust/pollen off, then a dusting with a 'swiffer' type thing. If it's run in the rain, it gets washed before the next ride. A few coats of polish per season.

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Apr 10, 2010 | 07:23 PM

#39

dcobra23

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From: LINY

I do a quick wipe down before I put it up, bugs etc! I usually give it a good going over every weekend for an hour or so. Need to keep the Harley up it cost enough.

Apr 10, 2010 | 07:40 PM

#40

shortride

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From: 46th State, USA

I'm doin' what pleases me under the circumstances. I do a fair amount of polishing see'in how I don't feel good enough to ride as much as I use to and as much as I would like to.

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