Tricks...?
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 9,206
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From: Central Illinois, Between I-80 and I-74
I hate rims (all kinds). Lots of work to clean them and they get dirty quick. They also have a huge impact on the appearance of the bike, a bike with clean rims looks clean. A bike with dirty rims looks dirty.
It isn't hard to find products that advertise how great they work and how long the shine will last.
Only solution I know is lots of work by hand especially in difficult to reach areas. Most of the polishes and tools I've tried are about equal.
It isn't hard to find products that advertise how great they work and how long the shine will last.
Only solution I know is lots of work by hand especially in difficult to reach areas. Most of the polishes and tools I've tried are about equal.
Road Warrior
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 1,519
Likes: 2
From: St. Augustine Florida
Bike needs to be a on a lift. This makes it easier as the wheels can spin.
elbow grease, knuckle oil, patience and plenty of Crown Royal n ginger ale.
Much easier with bags off on the Ultra as well. Always a pain in the *** but well worth the time invested.
elbow grease, knuckle oil, patience and plenty of Crown Royal n ginger ale.
Much easier with bags off on the Ultra as well. Always a pain in the *** but well worth the time invested.
Advanced
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 53
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I have a RKC. Clean the spokes and rims by hand. Tried motherball, never gained anything. Hardest part is cleaning the center hub. Would like to know an easier way to clean this. The cone shaped spoke brush works ok, but the center hub is an issue
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 4,271
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From: Green Country,Oklahoma
I told my wife she did not have to ride with me if she would keep the rims and spokes clean on my FLSTSC! Worked like a charm!
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Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 6,590
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From: Ohio
Replace those junk HD spokes with stainless (not chrome).
I can't be the only one here old enough to remember the bicycle trick of using a loop of cotton clothesline to keep the hub clean!
I can't be the only one here old enough to remember the bicycle trick of using a loop of cotton clothesline to keep the hub clean!
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