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PaulS1000XR
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What is the best bike cleaner?
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June 17, 2018, 09:42:40 AM
I dont like cleaning bikes much and am looking for a really good cleaner that you can spray on and power wash off that gets rid of all dirt and grease and does not damage the bike materials.
Any recommendations please
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Mareng1
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Re: What is the best bike cleaner?
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June 17, 2018, 09:56:43 AM
Sdoc gets good recommendations.
Muc-Off is extremely aggressive and should be avoided in my opinion.
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Martyn B
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Re: What is the best bike cleaner?
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June 17, 2018, 10:51:53 AM
Originally Posted by
Mareng1
Muc-Off is extremely aggressive and should be avoided in my opinion.
Agreed! And my answer to "What is the best bike cleaner?" is ... the missus.
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PaulS1000XR
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Re: What is the best bike cleaner?
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June 17, 2018, 10:57:41 AM
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Martyn B
Agreed! And my answer to "What is the best bike cleaner?" is ... the missus.
Yeh right ... dont believe that
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SAVAGEFOX
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Re: What is the best bike cleaner?
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June 17, 2018, 11:41:30 AM
I’ve used sdoc for the last 3 years and I’m very happy with it.
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Mareng1
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Re: What is the best bike cleaner?
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June 17, 2018, 11:52:08 AM
Originally Posted by
Martyn B
Agreed! And my answer to "What is the best bike cleaner?" is ... the missus.
I’ll be around later this afternoon - have her ready with her marigolds.
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Martyn B
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Re: What is the best bike cleaner?
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June 17, 2018, 12:14:32 PM
Originally Posted by
Mareng1
I’ll be around later this afternoon - have her ready with her marigolds.
Oo-er! Sure it's only the bike you want washed?
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Bree
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June 17, 2018, 01:13:41 PM
Never tried SDOC, always used Muck-Off for years on all my bikes with no problems. Plus it does not leave streaks on the paint work.
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Martyn B
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June 17, 2018, 01:54:57 PM
Originally Posted by
Bree
Never tried SDOC, always used Muck-Off for years on all my bikes with no problems. Plus it does not leave streaks on the paint work.
Try it on a GS/A and it'll take the engine finish off - and if you aren't careful and really rinse it off it'll fade the black wheel paint. I blame BMW for the lamentable finish quality - glad to say the XR seems way better!
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Low-Brau
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Re: What is the best bike cleaner?
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June 18, 2018, 12:57:04 AM
I start with a coat of Hydrogen Peroxide to melt all the splats.
Then I do a light mist, and start using soap and elbow grease.
If you really want to know how to keep a bike shiney... try the Harley Davidson forums. They're experts at chrome polish.
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