 Tonight was bath night for the TBA.
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I broke out the hose, bucket, soap and a bunch of sponges tonight. During the bath I couldnt help but wonder what all the veteran Triumph rides used to clean all the nooks and cranny's? I'm guy of average build. However, My midsized hands couldnt possibly fit into all the tight spaces. What do you guys use to clean your machines? When I ask this question, I mean what type of tools or gadgetry (store bought or homemade) do you use? Another question I have is what type of soap do you use? I'm looking for something to remove the grease and oil buildup?
Thanks all!
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Some places can only be reached with a rag carefully wrapped around a thin stick or big screwdriver. My Irish grandmother used to refer to this as 'Yspaddadens Q-tip'. Yspaddaden was a giant in Irish mythology.
Let's hope there's intelligent life somewhere in space 'cause it's buggar all down here. -- Monte Python
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Fe Butt
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engine bright and a power washer with hot water.
I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains.
Eat right ,Exercise ,Stay fit, Die Anyway!
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I use S100. Comes in a can, you spray all over the bike and it foams up, then you rinse with a pressure washer. My friend who rides a harley recommended it. Works pretty good.
06 America 904
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Saddle Sore
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Bottle brush for spokes and an old toothbrush for small areas .
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Another rider buddy turned me on to Hondabrite. Granted, I haven't used a lot of different cleaners, but this stuff certainly takes the grease and grim off rather quickly.
In fact, I need to take mine down to the local self carwash, spray it down with cleaner, pass a rag on it and rinse under low pressure wash. Not to cut into the thread, but does this sound ok from the crowd?
2005 America, green/gray, gutted stock pipes, tall sissy bar w/ luggage rack, Saddleman's dual touring seat and Tourmaster saddlebags (and sissybar bag).
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Some places can only be reached with a rag carefully wrapped around a thin stick or big screwdriver. My Irish grandmother used to refer to this as 'Yspaddadens Q-tip'. Yspaddaden was a giant in Irish mythology.
Yep, that's me too.
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Bottle brush for spokes and an old toothbrush for small areas .
Yep, that's me too.
Lots of old Tees cut into rags and old socks inside out to polish.
Simple Green for grease and oil removal. Dawn dish detergent in a weak solution for washing, Meguiars Scratch and Swirl remover for scuffs and Meguiars #26 Yellow Show Car Wax to finish. Wenol on the chrome. Elbow grease.
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
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