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Postby Smithyboy » Fri Aug 17, 2012 6:09 pm

Waterless shampoo, microfibre cloths, brings everything up like nothing else, and no effort!javascript:emoticon(':wink:')

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Postby Smithyboy » Fri Aug 17, 2012 6:09 pm

Waterless shampoo, microfibre cloths, brings everything up like nothing else, and no effort! (':wink:')

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Postby el-nicko » Fri Aug 17, 2012 7:04 pm

If you can wait 'till mornin wen t'wife comes off shift (she dont mind workin nites. Well, days/nites, it's all t'same down t'pit. :wink:) I'll ask her what she does mine with. :lol:
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It's all VFR (DCT) round here now. STILL missing my 1100s tho.

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Postby dave the german » Sat Aug 18, 2012 5:15 am

Nick, if you've ever bought anything from Machine Mart, you get occasional invites to part with ya wonga but they pay the VAT - was just thinking, the VAT on a bike lift is quite substantial and yer missus wouldn't have to bend down so far to clean the engine - and those HEADERS - there - finally got to say it!! :lol:
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Postby Blackal » Sat Aug 18, 2012 8:01 am

A lot of the crud collected in the cooling fins on the barrels - will be dead flies?

Use neat MUC-OFF, or similar - and use a stiff stippling brush, after leaving to soak for a few minutes.

A pressure-washer wouldn't be out of place either............ (There you go Nick - an idea for her Christmas, this year........ :D )

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Postby el-nicko » Sat Aug 18, 2012 11:05 am

dave the german wrote:Nick, if you've ever bought anything from Machine Mart, you get occasional invites to part with ya wonga but they pay the VAT - was just thinking, the VAT on a bike lift is quite substantial and yer missus wouldn't have to bend down so far to clean the engine - and those HEADERS - there - finally got to say it!! :lol:


:lol: :lol: :lol:, Cheers Dave, I can feel yor relief. I'll let her know next time we're speakin' :wink:
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Postby el-nicko » Sat Aug 18, 2012 11:07 am

Blackal wrote: My doctor told me that during sex you can burn off as many calories as when you run eight miles.

Who the hell runs eight miles in 30 seconds?

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Postby oyster » Sat Aug 18, 2012 5:34 pm

Clean fins with a long haired car shampoo brush and car shampoo solution, allow to soak, rinse with fresh water, dry off with a flannelette pull through.
Then sit back with a large 'Glenfarclas' or two.
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Postby boxerscott » Sun Aug 19, 2012 8:59 pm

Dremmel with a nylon brush head and gt 85. Put a tray under to catch run off and re use. Not as though my bikes have got dirty this year. :(
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Postby Blackal » Mon Aug 20, 2012 5:29 am

Well - if the late night/early morning shopping channels are to be believed:

A combination of "The Air-Bra" and "The Power of Steam" (steam cleaner) ........ Will do the trick. :thumbright:

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Postby DaveH » Mon Aug 20, 2012 7:58 am

Polti domestic steam cleaner with jet nozzle - brings em up like new. :-)
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Postby dave the german » Mon Aug 20, 2012 12:36 pm

I've got 1 of those - have to try it
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Postby Dai wiskers » Mon Aug 20, 2012 12:38 pm

Rain does mine unless i'm taking the motor to bits then it gets a rub down with a dustpan brush
My bike shines when it rains!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Postby Herb » Mon Aug 20, 2012 12:46 pm

For me it used to be Muc-Off and a small bottle brush between the fins and then FS-365 which helped stop some of the dirt sticking and makes it easier to clean next time.

Then I realised that you can't see the dirt while your riding it so I educated myself to be a bit less fussy.
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