Cleaning spoke wheels
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2014
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From: Florida
I just picked up some "Mothers" California Gold chrome polish. I tried it out on part of the bumper of the work truck I have to drive and I'm very impressed. The area I tried it on had rust stains on it and they're gone now and that spot shines like new. This is what I'll be using on my bike.
I just picked up some "Mothers" California Gold chrome polish. I tried it out on part of the bumper of the work truck I have to drive and I'm very impressed. The area I tried it on had rust stains on it and they're gone now and that spot shines like new. This is what I'll be using on my bike.
Thanks for the tip, I may try the fritz first but I will def give this a go if i have any issues.
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2014
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From: NC
no doubt. The spokes and hubs on the bike I just bought, knowing it needed a good cleaning, are gonna be a sob to get to. I rather not take the wheels off as I am the unofficial Tim the Toolman and could mess up about anything I try to get mechanical on LOL
Tourer
Joined: May 2014
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From: NJ
Great responses guys! Thank you for the great tips.
I always hated getting between the spokes but maybe the idea with some sort of drill extension would work best.
I have used Fritz before its great stuff!
@Odin, what would you seal your wheels with after you cleaned them with your method?
I always hated getting between the spokes but maybe the idea with some sort of drill extension would work best.
I have used Fritz before its great stuff!
@Odin, what would you seal your wheels with after you cleaned them with your method?
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: New York
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Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2014
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From: Florida
Get yourself a mechanics stool and a motorcycle jack and use some shoe laces like Odin510 mentioned.
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2014
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From: NC
I did the shoestring trick while the bike was on the back of the truck. That works awesome as I used Turtle Wax Chrome Cleaner and shoestrings. Those hubs and upper parts of the spokes is what I am talking about. I will scratch my head and think of something to use for the hubs. Pretty sure I can get the upper spokes with a lot of effort. I definitely need a jack.