Tips on quick wash/cleaning
Stellar HDF Member
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From: Pennsyleffinvania
Unless it is caked with mud, mine do not get washed. For almost 40 years I used Lemon Pledge on all my bikes. I believe they have changed the formula so I now have switched to "Original" Bike Spirits. Spray on wipe off.
https://www.amazon.com/Original-Bike...rcycle+cleaner
https://www.amazon.com/Original-Bike...rcycle+cleaner
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From: Upstate New York
Contrary to what people think, Uncle G. Rarely washes his bike. Easier to keep it clean. Bugs come off easily if you do it right after a ride, before they've dried on.
I just take a damp microfiber towel, heat it in the microwave for 30 seconds then let the heat/moisture dissolve the bugs and grime. Works like a charm, and no special cleaners needed.
I just take a damp microfiber towel, heat it in the microwave for 30 seconds then let the heat/moisture dissolve the bugs and grime. Works like a charm, and no special cleaners needed.
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Joined: Nov 2012
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From: Upstate New York
Unless it is caked with mud, mine do not get washed. For almost 40 years I used Lemon Pledge on all my bikes. I believe they have changed the formula so I now have switched to "Original" Bike Spirits. Spray on wipe off.
https://www.amazon.com/Original-Bike...rcycle+cleaner
https://www.amazon.com/Original-Bike...rcycle+cleaner
I use OBS also but it cost less at Advance Auto.
Tourer
Joined: May 2016
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From: US
Honda polish spray works well. Pledge works very well on bugs, but tends to leave a 'greasy' look that's kind of hard to get rid of.
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Road Captain
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I've had good luck with S100: http://www.s100.com/s100_tcc.htm
The dealer recommended it and I found it works well.
The dealer recommended it and I found it works well.
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