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Old May 16, 2010 | 11:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Joe What
ummm rain haven't rode in rain?... wash it like you would a car with the proper stuff.

Thats what I was gonna say. Ride in a good down-pour and the let me know what you shouln't get wet. I know it sounds like I'm just being a smart *** (my wife would agree with you). What I'm trying to say is these things can take a ton of water without any problems.
 
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Old May 16, 2010 | 11:57 PM
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...Or just don't wash it. The dirt will form a protective layer over the paint.
 
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Old May 17, 2010 | 10:08 AM
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self server car wash unless i can find those girls to wash it. (the bike)
i use the gentle shower to get things cool like riding in the rain and then i use the foam brush. then high pressure spay and then wax, and finish with the gentle shower. hand dry.
I am temped to try the touch-less laser wash. one warning is dont use the degreaser because some places use the kind that dulls the aluminum
 
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Old May 17, 2010 | 01:06 PM
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Bloody Hell !!! Do you guys use roll on deoderant under the fenders too I mean c'mon..thy're cykles..stand out in the rain,get ridden in all conditions..just wash it ,leather it off and polish it.Would'nt reco the local jet wash thats all.
 
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Old May 17, 2010 | 02:16 PM
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Just finished cleaning up my Heritage after getting cought in a nasty storm on the way back from Myrtle Beach yesterday. I'd say just don't use a pressure washer and maybe stay away from the throttle and clutch cable ends on the bars. I use paint brushes to do the engine areas and all seems to work just fine.
 
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Old May 17, 2010 | 02:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Hawaii-Five-Jo
You should find these two for help!
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Holly Chit, those rags there wiping the bike down with sure looks dirty...

What some guys will let someone do to there ride just to have something to look at....
 
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Old May 17, 2010 | 05:03 PM
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what rags????
 
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Old May 17, 2010 | 05:23 PM
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Wash it like u stole it!!! Oh, wait.... That's the way to ride it, crap I'm no help!
 
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Love the Paint Brush idea for in around the hard to reach places!!

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