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Old Nov 7, 2008 | 12:30 PM
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Whatever jagoff designed the 09 touring wheels should be strung up. Man are these things a beeaatch to clean!
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Old Nov 7, 2008 | 12:44 PM
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I think Cadillac did
 
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That's so Harley can sell their specialized turbin wheel cleaner...
 
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That's so Harley can sell their specialized turbin wheel cleaner...
I am sure it is to sell something! It always is.
 
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What's the issue?

Soap & Water with a soft rag or wash mitt and hose'em off.

Put a good coat of paste wax on them and the dirt comes off a lot easier.

Replace HD brake pads with Lyndall brake pads and no more brake dust, so the wheels stay cleaner longer.

Lot of options out there...............
 
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Old Nov 7, 2008 | 01:42 PM
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I got no gripes, but then again, I have a pressure washer.
 
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Old Nov 7, 2008 | 02:13 PM
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How bout checking the air pressure in the front tire too.
 
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Come on guys, it does take a little patience, the right tools/gadgets and common sense to maintain and enjoy our rides......or pay the HD man big money to do it for you....
 
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That pressure washer sounds good. One fella on here said he just sprays a cleaner on, lets it sit for five or ten and power washes it off. A rag or mitten never touches it. But how much pressure is no good for it?
 
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I have an 09 Police and I hate the butt ugly SG wheels it came with. I'd much rather have the cast 28 rib wheels. Even with a lil extra cleaning.
 
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