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Old May 29, 2010 | 07:34 PM
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Well I'm a little worn out but when I look down and the beast is shining makes it all worth it. I swear the Root Beer color on my Street Glide is one of the best looking color schemes out. Ok I guess thats enough about how sweat my ride is looking. I hope you all get the same gratification when you finish with your.
 
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Old May 29, 2010 | 07:51 PM
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Everytime,,,,, wiped mine down this morning after its was lightly hoesd off, them a full wipe down with S-100 after it was wiped dry, sur did look good.
Then off to the road for a couple of hours.

It will get a full dusting, and S-100 again tomorrow afternoon.....

It never ends...

Ride On.
 
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Old May 29, 2010 | 07:53 PM
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Cleaning your bike is worthy of starting a thread nowadays?

Seriously?
 
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Old May 29, 2010 | 08:07 PM
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My bike has been filthy for the last 2 weeks and will in all likelihood remain that way until the next time I get caught in the rain.
 
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Old May 29, 2010 | 08:44 PM
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rode all the way from sw Miami to Norcross, GA yesterday.
12 1/2 hrs in the saddle with lots of rest stops.
The infamous Florida love-bugs were out in force.
Need I say more?
 
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Old May 29, 2010 | 09:04 PM
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You mean we're supposed to wash these things? :O
 
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Old May 29, 2010 | 09:24 PM
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Just got through washing mine about an hour ago. Most of the time I wipe it down with pledge. After riding in the rain like I did 3 times last week, it needs a little more.

I cleaned the front wheel last time I washed it and this time I cleaned the rear wheel. This is the first time either has been cleaned in 28,000 miles so it was a real bear. I won't wait that long again-too much work.

It sure does look good now, though.
 
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Old May 29, 2010 | 09:28 PM
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Can't get the bugs out of the windshield... I guess the pressure washer is next...
 
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Old May 30, 2010 | 06:40 AM
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Originally Posted by smithbrl
Just got through washing mine about an hour ago. Most of the time I wipe it down with pledge. After riding in the rain like I did 3 times last week, it needs a little more.

I cleaned the front wheel last time I washed it and this time I cleaned the rear wheel. This is the first time either has been cleaned in 28,000 miles so it was a real bear. I won't wait that long again-too much work.

It sure does look good now, though.
Those things have rear wheels ?
 
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