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Washing your bike can be dangerous

Discussion in 'Pull up a chair and sit for a spell' started by Hot01, Aug 12, 2009.

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  1. Hot01

    Hot01 Active Member

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  3. chucktx

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    ok......have fun, stay safe and dream on!!!!!!!!!! lol lol

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    man chuck your in good shape if I lifted my shirt about 10 lbs would hang out above my belt:eek:
    cowboy, Aug 21, 2009
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  5. chucktx

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    im suckin it in!!!!!!!!!!:roflmao:
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  6. Hot01

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    OK, After letting the bugs set for 2 days I tried the dry sheets on the fairing, it really did the job, no scrubing or anything, and another thing it didn't remove the wax either. Just wet the bike gently rub the fairing and or buggy part and presto the bugs were gone. WOW I'm Amazed. You should repackage the dryer sheets as a bike cleaner and get a patent on that. Those will be handy to care on a road trip.
    Thanks for the tip..:)
    HarleysLR, Sep 4, 2009
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  8. chucktx

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    thanks for the report......gonna stick some in a baggie..........what brand did ya use???
    chucktx, Sep 4, 2009
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    i saw my first lovebug of the fall season today, so we have that to look forward to......
    chucktx, Sep 4, 2009
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    NO laughing :roflmao: Cuddle Soft brand from walmart.
    I stuck one in the saddle bag as an air fresher also.
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  11. chucktx

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    air freshener??????????????????????????????????????? think i will put one in my pocket.......after eating at the local beanery!!!!!!!!:cool::)
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    OK, I'll have to write an article on that. Now... cuddle soft?:roflmao:
    Hot01, Sep 4, 2009
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    open mouth........................insert foot!!!!!!!:banghead:
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    That is good to know , I ask the wife to pick up some for the bike
    Chuck I realy did'nt need to here about the early love bug's , But I guess it had to happen since the weather cooled off just a tad :gah:
    cowboy, Sep 4, 2009
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    Guess you could say I would be a wipe ride and clean guy....hate a dirty Motorcycle and a dirty car....but really not a bike....I will wash mine while on a trip and use trash cans alot too......I have shammie in bagger too.....lol....
    Hdtractor1, Sep 7, 2009
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    oh by the way.....if you have any tar or oil on your bike its safe for all metal parts and and paint... will clean it off in a heart beat is WD-40. This stuff will even clean grease or black oil from white carpet!!!! Will clean oil spots on concrete and leave no oil ,since its not an oil.
    Hdtractor1, Sep 7, 2009
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    yes, wd40 is good for that, but, it needs to be washed off after your done as it is one of the worlds best dirt attractors. i have seen many cables, chains, ect. gummed and frozen from the dirt it attracts........
    chucktx, Sep 7, 2009
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    glad it worked for you, finally got someone to test it for me... LOL

    just kidding...

    Use it all the time especially as love bug season starts, which should be soon..
    hotroadking, Sep 9, 2009
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    Don't have no love bugs, never even seen one. Is that like the snip hunt?

    We do have these big black asss bees the size of a 1/2 inch rock. If they hit you in the face or forehead at highway speeds it will hurt like hell and knock your head back a good 6 inches from the impact. If your real lucky they hit you head first as butt first their stinger is long and sharp. :gah::cussing:
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    Ahhh, one of the greatest joys of riding. :D
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