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01-02-09, 08:27 PM

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!

01-02-09, 08:31 PM

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.

01-02-09, 08:33 PM

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

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Originally Posted by Gene genie

wash list.
..

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

01-02-09, 08:39 PM

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

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

Dave20046 · 01-02-09, 08:55 PM

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

01-02-09, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave20046

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

lol you sure you ain't related to YC?

Dave20046 · 01-02-09, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by missyorkie_chris

lol you sure you ain't related to YC?

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

I doubt YC would go to such drastic lengths.

01-02-09, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave20046

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

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

Dammit, you've got me derailing, sorry st220_mike

01-02-09, 08:27 PM	#31
st220_mike Guest Posts: n/a	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!

01-02-09, 08:31 PM	#32
Gene genie Guest Posts: n/a	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.

01-02-09, 08:33 PM	#33
st220_mike Guest Posts: n/a	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!

01-02-09, 08:39 PM	#35
Alpinestarhero Guest Posts: n/a	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

01-02-09, 08:45 PM	#36
dizzyblonde Da Cake Boss Mega Poster Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a flying Horse Posts: 9,992	Re: I'm a new SV Owner! I use Autoglym bike spray, the super resin polish..for that showroom shine....tiz good stuff that. __________________ Suzy, yellow 2001 SVS. Kitty, V-Raptor 1000, ZZR1400<<its my bike now Pegasus! Hovis 13.8.75-3.10.09 Reeder 20.7.88-21.3.12

01-02-09, 08:55 PM	#37
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