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Old Oct 13, 2010 | 02:52 PM
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Had the WWs on several bikes in the past, but I got tired of cleaning'em too.

They sure looked good when they WERE clean, though (and I used the Wesley's too).
 
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Old Oct 13, 2010 | 03:17 PM
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Just curious how much front brake you use to get almost 50K out of a front tire? I know when I ride I rely heavily on the front brake to stop and there is not a snowball's chance in hell I could come close to 50K on a front. Not bashing, I'm just curious about your riding style, etc.
 
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Old Oct 13, 2010 | 03:24 PM
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40k miles on a tire is amazing! Gotta stick with the white wall tire on a Classic with chrome spoke wheels. It is what makes a Classic a classic (just my 2 cents). I use a SOS pad or Mr Clean Magic Eraser on mine and spend about 5 extra minutes on them while I am washing the bike.
 
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Old Oct 13, 2010 | 03:41 PM
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Keep the WHITE WALLS and buy a jack. Makes it a breeze !!!!!

 
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Old Oct 13, 2010 | 03:53 PM
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I took mine off too along with the spokes. I'm just not a cleaner. I ride, hose it off once and awhile that's about it.

They look great with spokes but................
 
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Old Oct 13, 2010 | 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by nickeenoo
Just curious how much front brake you use to get almost 50K out of a front tire? I know when I ride I rely heavily on the front brake to stop and there is not a snowball's chance in hell I could come close to 50K on a front. Not bashing, I'm just curious about your riding style, etc.
I use mostly front brake (the 70 -30 rule). Never lock them. Mostly highway miles though which could make a difference. Keep the pressure at 36 religiously to keep from cupping. To be honest the tread is getting thin. I'm also not a maniac on the twisties. When you actually ride everyday, commute and pleasure, you learn to be more conservative in the riding style. I'm getting older too .....
 
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Old Oct 13, 2010 | 04:19 PM
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I've thought about replacing the WWW's a time or two, but they look so damn nice on the bike and really aren't that bad to clean. When they're freshly cleaned, they just pop.
 
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Old Oct 13, 2010 | 04:46 PM
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Originally Posted by dyebartdie
It only takes me 10 minutes to clean my white walls. I use Wesley Bleche-Wite Tire Cleaner and a brush.
What he said.

 
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I agree with you on the wide white walls on a RKC, i use simple green to clean mine, works great.
Originally Posted by MrHog
40k miles on a tire is amazing! Gotta stick with the white wall tire on a Classic with chrome spoke wheels. It is what makes a Classic a classic (just my 2 cents). I use a SOS pad or Mr Clean Magic Eraser on mine and spend about 5 extra minutes on them while I am washing the bike.
 
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