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Sep 15, 2009 | 05:46 AM

#11

streetg7

Road Captain

Joined: May 2009

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From: northeastern ohio

anyone else concerned about water running into the fairing from windshield causing problems? I not worried about rain water...washing bike is my question? Thanks in advance

Sep 15, 2009 | 06:08 AM

#12

skootchnc

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From: Raleigh NC

I always thought RAIN.... was "God's own bike wash"....

Sep 15, 2009 | 06:20 AM

#13

Mike5959

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Joined: Sep 2008

Posts: 1,251

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From: Boston, MA

I use PoorBoys spray and wipe to keep it fairly clean. I haven't washed it sinc June.

Sep 15, 2009 | 06:43 AM

#14

SPARKY01

Road Master

Joined: Nov 2007

Posts: 1,181

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From: tomball tx

you should see mine. 1600 miles in 5 days riding to/from ark and 3 of those days were rainy. it will have to be washed twice before a final wash and wax. been putting it off since saturday and really do not look forward to it....

Sep 15, 2009 | 06:43 AM

#15

carlgrover

Seasoned HDF Member

Joined: Oct 2007

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From: Decatur, Alabama

I let mine get absolutely filthy these last few weeks. Got caught riding in the rain several times. Last Friday I spent half a day cleaning it and applying REJEX to protect it. It is so clean that I took several pics of it. Rode to work today with a probable afternoon rain. Be back to filthyville pretty soon.

Sep 15, 2009 | 06:50 AM

#16

Smiddyt

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Joined: Jun 2008

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From: Texas

I wash mine when I cant see out of the windshield or tell what color the bike is

Sep 15, 2009 | 07:11 AM

#17

todd-67

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Joined: Jun 2009

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From: OH

I use detailer to wipe the bugs off almost every time I ride it but I only wash it about once a month or if I get caught in the rain. This yea I have gotten caught a lot though... lol

Sep 15, 2009 | 07:17 AM

#18

jpsexton

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Joined: Jan 2009

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From: League City, TX

I'm in the once a month group but it always seems to have bugs on it. When I do get around to washing it the final drying ride puts the bugs right back on there! It's a never ending circle....

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Sep 15, 2009 | 07:20 AM

#19

hogwash

Road Captain

Joined: Jun 2007

Posts: 661

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From: Da Windy City

Somehow its gone from once a ride to once a year for me over time. Its too bad that Harley chrome isn't all that anymore....it pits and scares within months if not kept cleaned.

Sep 15, 2009 | 08:33 AM

#20

frontiercat

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Joined: Nov 2007

Posts: 4,646

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From: Midtown Tulsa

I used to have OCD, but have apparently overcome that. Bike(s) gets washed whenever I get the time....rarely detailed unless I am way bored due to crappy weather.

Now my rigid...I couldn't tell you the last time it was washed...

Bugs on the Ultra's windshield do get cleaned off though.

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