XX Posted December 6, 2003 Share Posted December 6, 2003 rear tire off the bike, got access to clean up the rear shock. any do's and don't about getting in there and cleaning out some of the grime? tia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrdxx Posted December 6, 2003 Share Posted December 6, 2003 Can't really think of any, except to make certain the bike is soundly supported, so it can't fall over, or on you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John01XX Posted December 6, 2003 Share Posted December 6, 2003 Install that Hugger you always wanted, to prevent that dirty shock syndrome. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure or something like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XX Posted December 6, 2003 Author Share Posted December 6, 2003 i remember a thread long ago on the vfr list talking about never using Simple Green on the swingarm, that it would eat thru it eventually..... so safely i use a little Simple Green but always use a spray bottle of water an water down the area that I used SG on.... thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XX Posted December 6, 2003 Author Share Posted December 6, 2003 Install that Hugger you always wanted gonna! i got a pyramid second from Ayers in the Uk via Ebay... and i got my Roads installed at CycleGear ready to put back on! :grin: i swear, it better not rain :cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John01XX Posted December 7, 2003 Share Posted December 7, 2003 Excellant choice. I also have the pyramid from England. The fit was perfect with no adjust needed. It makes a big difference when cleaning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rideonXX Posted December 7, 2003 Share Posted December 7, 2003 XX--if your looking for maximum service and life out of the new tires---might be worth considering the 'run in' portion of the Metzeler riding safety site. It does make a difference if your going for long tire life---happy trails kel http://www.metzelermoto.com/product_info/safety.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XX Posted December 7, 2003 Author Share Posted December 7, 2003 60 mph for the first 100-150 miles hah! and get run over on my commute.... interesting metzler has this recommendation.... i'm on my 5th rear on this bike, and 3rd front, now at over 35k miles, never done this... I wonder if I can get more than 13,000 miles out of a front if I "run it in" properly :grin: we'll see how these pilot roads do me :cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey Posted December 7, 2003 Share Posted December 7, 2003 I think the 5th and 6th tire in 35K should be an obvious hit of issues. What's that, less than 7K a tire? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The XXorcist Posted December 7, 2003 Share Posted December 7, 2003 I got me rear tire off, and did some cleaning, I used honda polish and cleaner, and also alittle rubbing alcohol on the tougher stubborn grime, I am waiting on a buddy to get me a deal on the ghost hugger to install. So hopefully this will be the last time I have to do this. :grin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XX Posted December 7, 2003 Author Share Posted December 7, 2003 What's that, less than 7K a tire? EXACTLY! 2 tires I got nails in at between 6-7k per tire and had to replace :grin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northman Posted December 7, 2003 Share Posted December 7, 2003 Let's see, I've put 25K km on my bike (16K miles), and I'm halfway through my 4th tire! :shock: Only on my second front, though...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The XXorcist Posted December 7, 2003 Share Posted December 7, 2003 I am on my 2nd rear at 7k miles.. front tire is slightly cupping so going to replace that also. I took 4 trips to the mountains (400-500 miles a trip) and that killed them.. had plenty of tread till I went too play.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rideonXX Posted December 7, 2003 Share Posted December 7, 2003 Tire manufactures know how to get maximum performance out of tires. As I want the maximum my tires have to give---I put in a little effort (proper run-in, very close pressure monitoring) to assure it. Seems to me XX, you have some good riding right in your backyard--the road up by Lake Hughes, Bouguet Canyon area where you won't get run over at 60---and you can even scuff the sides in a bit. Besides, it's great excuse to get away from unpleasant social obligations----"you have to go run your tires in" before you need to trust them on that motorcycle hell of a road---I-5. Happy trails kel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey Posted December 8, 2003 Share Posted December 8, 2003 Back to cleaning the shock... I use Simple Green...and a toilet brush...then rince immediately. Looks pretty clean (grime) does not get rid of etching of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tjvulvula Posted December 8, 2003 Share Posted December 8, 2003 I use Simple Green all the time on the aluminum and I've experienced no etching. I believe the key is to make sure the surface is wet before applying SG and DO NOT let it dry on. I also use it on the tires. I've found that if you spray SG on the tires it will blacken them up a bit by removing that brown dead rubber that accumulates. My $0.02. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey Posted December 8, 2003 Share Posted December 8, 2003 Agreed, as well, if you use that squishy white hand cleaner (waterless?) it just cuts through the chain gunk. Put on a rubber glove, and start rubbing and man, it all turns to a brown gunk that cleans off more black gunk. Pretty cool....all jelly like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tjvulvula Posted December 8, 2003 Share Posted December 8, 2003 Kinky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The XXorcist Posted December 9, 2003 Share Posted December 9, 2003 You mean that towelless and waterless Castrol handcleaner? Glad its good for something, I bought a bottle 2 yrs ago used it several times and went back to my gojo by the gallon. Might have to try it and see what happens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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