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Old Jan 10, 2007 | 08:13 PM
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i rode my bike on new years day and then a couple days after. i didn't realize that all the salt was all over my ride. i took it out and washed it today but the fins andtriple treesare not coming clean. they have little spots on them. what can i use to get this stuff off.06 stock superglide.thanks, vinny
 
Old Jan 10, 2007 | 08:17 PM
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Try some S100 on it or simple green and hot water..the salt/calcium cloride mix on the roads is DEADLY on chrome and polished alum. ask me how i know[:'(]
 
Old Jan 10, 2007 | 08:28 PM
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si6, is right, use S100 on the fins (spray it on, leave it for about30/40 seconds and then scrub the fins good, with a sponge and a high end auto soap). Any good aluminum or chromecleaner (Mothers, etc) should take care of the trees.
 
Old Jan 10, 2007 | 08:31 PM
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then use "Mothers" alum./metal polish
 
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