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st220_mike

01-02-09 08:27 PM

Re: I'm a new SV Owner!

It does need a bit of a clean after being out today. So a total newbie question, what's the best way to wash a roadbike? Bucket and sponge? Any parts of these that need regular attention to keep them nice?

I'll be getting some paraffin and grease to sort the chain out with.

Also, comments on the colour, it was the only option for me! Looked at a blue / red cbr but just didn't do it for me!

Gene genie

01-02-09 08:31 PM

Re: I'm a new SV Owner!

wash list.
sponge,
old sponge,
shampoo,
muck off or similar,
toothbrush,
bigger brush,
furniture pollish,
various cloths,
basically the list is endless. as is the cleaning. oh and before kwak gets it in, autosol.

st220_mike

01-02-09 08:33 PM

Re: I'm a new SV Owner!

Same as the kit for cleaning the car plus the muck off then.

Should be alright, I'll get out there tomorrow night and get rid of the salt!

dizzyblonde

01-02-09 08:36 PM

Re: I'm a new SV Owner!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gene genie (Post 1768839)

wash list.
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they say Timotei (or whatever is in your bathroom) is good for washing your bike.....apparently:smt104

Alpinestarhero

01-02-09 08:39 PM

Re: I'm a new SV Owner!

I use some car shampoo in hot water. first, wash it down with cold water from the hose, wash with the hot water and soap, then rinse, then dry. then lub the bits that move

dizzyblonde

01-02-09 08:45 PM

Re: I'm a new SV Owner!

I use Autoglym bike spray, the super resin polish..for that showroom shine....tiz good stuff that.

Dave20046

01-02-09 08:55 PM

Re: I'm a new SV Owner!

I've never washed any of my bikes in my life.

missyburd

01-02-09 09:11 PM

Re: I'm a new SV Owner!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave20046 (Post 1768879)

I've never washed any of my bikes in my life.

lol you sure you ain't related to YC? :p

Dave20046

01-02-09 09:17 PM

Re: I'm a new SV Owner!

Quote:

Originally Posted by missyorkie_chris (Post 1768896)

lol you sure you ain't related to YC? :p

I tell a lie, I give them a quick rub up with WD40 30minutes before sale :p

I doubt YC would go to such drastic lengths.

missyburd

01-02-09 09:24 PM

Re: I'm a new SV Owner!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave20046 (Post 1768905)

I tell a lie, I give them a quick rub up with WD40 30minutes before sale :p

I doubt YC would go to such drastic lengths.

Not on his own bike no, but I have witnessed such happenings when he's selling a bike too :p

Dammit, you've got me derailing, sorry st220_mike :oops:

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