I screwed up! Melt down
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Well, there's really only one thing to do....you've now got a rat bike, and it's time to buy another one for polishing and riding in pristine weather conditions!
As for the dumbshit comments....there's not a member of this forum that hasn't pulled a dumbshit move at some time in their life.
As for the dumbshit comments....there's not a member of this forum that hasn't pulled a dumbshit move at some time in their life.
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From: KY
Thank you for your advice. One of you basically called me a dumbass. I’m not arguing that I’m not a dumbass on this particular incident.
Everyone in their life will make some dumb mistake. I may have done a stupid thing but I’m not a dumbass. As a matter of fact I have a 140 IQ.
I’m also a very successful top executive with the 4th largest multimedia company in the world.
I will try the aluminum foil trick but I think those fine scratches are here to stay. Oh well s#it happens.
I guess I will do that now so I can get a long ride in today—not raining today.
Thanks again
Everyone in their life will make some dumb mistake. I may have done a stupid thing but I’m not a dumbass. As a matter of fact I have a 140 IQ.
I’m also a very successful top executive with the 4th largest multimedia company in the world.
I will try the aluminum foil trick but I think those fine scratches are here to stay. Oh well s#it happens.
I guess I will do that now so I can get a long ride in today—not raining today.
Thanks again
Last edited by JerryL....; Oct 23, 2010 at 11:21 AM.
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Yes, how dare you pull a stunt like that?
Looks like we're gonna have to convene the HDForum disciplinary council to deal with this blatant case of HD abuse.
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From: KY
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You're quite right, of course....wiping down a dirty bike (even a dirty wet bike, with a wet pure cotton towel or microfiber, without frequent fresh rinse) will move around all the dirt particles and result in fine scratches all over. And even when you can find a hose somewhere out on the road it's important to never use paper towels on the bike (and the windshield if you've got one) because the cellulose is plenty hard enough to scratch paint. You need lots of water, and frequent washing of the microfiber. Start at top of bike and work down.
Or better yet, realize that a dirty bike is a ridden bike, and only wash the damn thing when you can do so carefully. Dirt and bugs just mean a bike's been out on the road where it belongs.
Hell, the first scratches, chips, and dings are always the worst!
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From: KY
Just joking around, Jerry!
You're quite right, of course....wiping down a dirty bike (even a dirty wet bike, with a wet pure cotton towel or microfiber, without frequent fresh rinse) will move around all the dirt particles and result in fine scratches all over. And even when you can find a hose somewhere out on the road it's important to never use paper towels on the bike (and the windshield if you've got one) because the cellulose is plenty hard enough to scratch paint. You need lots of water, and frequent washing of the microfiber. Start at top of bike and work down.
Or better yet, realize that a dirty bike is a ridden bike, and only wash the damn thing when you can do so carefully. Dirt and bugs just mean a bike's been out on the road where it belongs.
Hell, the first scratches, chips, and dings are always the worst!
You're quite right, of course....wiping down a dirty bike (even a dirty wet bike, with a wet pure cotton towel or microfiber, without frequent fresh rinse) will move around all the dirt particles and result in fine scratches all over. And even when you can find a hose somewhere out on the road it's important to never use paper towels on the bike (and the windshield if you've got one) because the cellulose is plenty hard enough to scratch paint. You need lots of water, and frequent washing of the microfiber. Start at top of bike and work down.
Or better yet, realize that a dirty bike is a ridden bike, and only wash the damn thing when you can do so carefully. Dirt and bugs just mean a bike's been out on the road where it belongs.
Hell, the first scratches, chips, and dings are always the worst!
Dirt and bugs usually ride around with me for more than one or two rides. LOL
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From: N.E. Ohio
I don't think you are Dumbass. Altought there are alot of arrogant asses on this forum. Like insulting you when you feel dumb enough. You made a mistake, won't do that again. Neverdull might work. Worse comes to worse heat sheids. I never had my IQ tested. Altought I have met a lot of engineers that didnt have the common sense to come in out of the rain. As a prof. I had once told me "College doesn't make you smart it just educates you". Don't panic over the bike getting dirty next time. I understand you want it to look good ,but next time wait and clean it right. When I see a dirty bike I think now theres a rider not a polisher.
Last edited by BB4xl; Oct 23, 2010 at 11:58 AM.
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From: Honah Lee
Boot rubber
I have noticed that the boot rubber that gets on my pipe tends to rub off better after its had time to cook a few times. Also your going to need a 6" buffing wheel on a high speed motor with some polishing compound if you take steel wool to them. Once you have that flat scratched look it usually takes a 1/ buffing wheel or 2/ some fast hard elbow grease with a cotton pad and polishing compound. If your are under 40, 2 will work. Over 40 and it's a pain
Last edited by Jackie Paper; Oct 23, 2010 at 12:11 PM.
