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Old 07-20-2010, 04:04 AM
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Small california duster and spray mist detailer and as far as stains on exhaust 000 fine steel wool will make it look like new no scratches
 
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Old 07-20-2010, 04:23 AM
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you can have miles or you can have clean....I'll take the miles anyday..wear the dirt and grime like a badge of honor
agreed. i ride mine. clean is way secondary
 
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Old 07-20-2010, 06:43 AM
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I don't really worry about it when out on the road...I'm not looking to impress anyone...Once home it gets a good bath and detail and looks new once again.
 
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Old 07-20-2010, 06:48 AM
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Originally Posted by dailydriver
you can have miles or you can have clean....I'll take the miles anyday..wear the dirt and grime like a badge of honor
Exactly....
 
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Old 07-20-2010, 06:54 AM
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Originally Posted by dailydriver
you can have miles or you can have clean....I'll take the miles anyday..wear the dirt and grime like a badge of honor
Agree with dailydriver, when I travel I take a wierd pride in the dirt, when i get home I take the same pride in the wash,wax, and detailing.
 
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Old 07-20-2010, 06:59 AM
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On the road ask your hotel/motel for a couple of their old used towels. They use 'em for cleaning rags. Fill a waste basket with water & give the bike a quick sponge bath first thing in the morning. It won't be "detailed", but it'll look good on the road.
 
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Old 07-20-2010, 07:07 AM
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Keeping the bike clean is the old ladies job. If she wants to ride she had better learn to clean.
 
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Old 07-20-2010, 07:12 AM
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Originally Posted by mr sig
Keeping the bike clean is the old ladies job. If she wants to ride she had better learn to clean.
Hahaha...NICE!
 
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Old 07-20-2010, 07:17 AM
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Originally Posted by mr sig
Keeping the bike clean is the old ladies job. If she wants to ride she had better learn to clean.
LMAO, earn your keep woman...
 
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Old 07-20-2010, 07:19 AM
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On trips I acually save space for a kit of cleaning material. While traveling I look for motels that have a garden hose and access to a water source. The T-bag on the tour pak rack is usually reserved for the bike cover, rags, liquid soap, dirty clothes and anything else I can put in it.
 


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