Header
Yamaha FZ6 Forums - International FZ6 Motorcycle Community Forum

Orange County Accident Lawyers Los Angeles Personal Injury Attorneys



Go Back   Yamaha FZ6 Forums - International FZ6 Motorcycle Community Forum > FZ6 Related Discussion > FZ6 General Discussion


FZ6 General Discussion Everything Else

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 01-13-2008, 07:58 PM   #1
Junior Member
 
Bike: 2008 FZ6, Black
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: San Diego, CA
Posts: 31
Thanks: 1
Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post
Rep Power: 9
flyer34 is on a distinguished road
Feedback Score: 0 reviews
Cleaning wheels

I've got 350 miles on the bike now. I washed it for the first time the other day and I noticed that I have chain lube all over the wheels. The lube is whatever the dealership used when they assembled it. I don't know what it is, but it's thick and doesn't come off very easy. What's the best way to clean it off? All of the wheel cleaners in the auto parts stores say 'not safe for motorcycle wheels'. Any suggestions?
flyer34 is offline  
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
Old 01-13-2008, 08:07 PM   #2
Touring Mod
 
bmccrary's Avatar
 
Bike: 2005 FZ6
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Charlotte, NC
Posts: 1,626
Thanks: 325
Thanked 539 Times in 254 Posts
Rep Power: 28
bmccrary is a jewel in the roughbmccrary is a jewel in the roughbmccrary is a jewel in the roughbmccrary is a jewel in the rough
Feedback Score: 0 reviews
Send a message via AIM to bmccrary
Pig Snot. Its a motorcycle cleaner that my Dad carries, and it has worked well for me. We have used S100 for years, and it works very good, just do not let it sit long. Also after you clean it, get some Mother's Aluminum polish and a Mini Powerball and go to town.

-bryan

Last edited by bmccrary; 01-13-2008 at 08:08 PM. Reason: spelling
bmccrary is offline  
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
Old 01-14-2008, 01:53 AM   #3
International Liaison
 
Nelly's Avatar
 
Bike: 2005 FZ6 Silver & black
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Kilcormac, Co Offaly, ROI
Posts: 5,351
Thanks: 627
Thanked 1,113 Times in 632 Posts
Rep Power: 74
Nelly has much to be proud ofNelly has much to be proud ofNelly has much to be proud ofNelly has much to be proud ofNelly has much to be proud ofNelly has much to be proud ofNelly has much to be proud ofNelly has much to be proud ofNelly has much to be proud of
Feedback Score: 0 reviews
Send a message via MSN to Nelly Send a message via Skype™ to Nelly
I use an engine de-greaser (GUNK) first then soap and water.
__________________
"Bump starting the FZ6 on frosty ground, when your only 5' 6". Is like a Dachshund trying to swing a leg over a giraffe."

Mods in order of appearance:
K&N Air filter. Data tool system 4 alarm. Biker dude headlight harness. 12V power socket.
Data tag. Speedo healer. Puig frame sliders.
Front & back Crash bobbin axle sliders.
#1 mod LIB footplate inserts

"Don't ask me I got it from here"?

Forum FAQs...

My Resume...
Nelly is offline  
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
Old 01-14-2008, 02:03 AM   #4
destroyer of worlds
 
au.FZ6N's Avatar
 
Bike: 2005 FZ6N
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Perth, WA
Posts: 26
Thanks: 0
Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post
Rep Power: 9
au.FZ6N is on a distinguished road
Feedback Score: 0 reviews
degreaser here as well then soap + water then fine grade cut then polish with mothers clear coat crap i have in the garage

to clean my wheels properly i would ideally every 6 months take them off and clean them on the bench

and just soap + water once a month

the degreaser i use is called "koalacare" unfortunately has no koalas in it

this thread now will sit in the forefront of my mind as i have managed to neglect cleaning my ride for 6 months... and jesus it needs it
__________________
FZ6N
all that plastic on the S model is to make the fatties aerodynamic
au.FZ6N is offline  
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
Old 01-14-2008, 03:19 AM   #5
Samurai FZ Soldier
 
reiobard's Avatar
 
Bike: 2007 FZ6 (The Faster Blue)
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Hillsborough, NH
Posts: 7,296
Thanks: 1,126
Thanked 1,406 Times in 971 Posts
Rep Power: 112
reiobard has a reputation beyond reputereiobard has a reputation beyond reputereiobard has a reputation beyond reputereiobard has a reputation beyond reputereiobard has a reputation beyond reputereiobard has a reputation beyond reputereiobard has a reputation beyond reputereiobard has a reputation beyond reputereiobard has a reputation beyond reputereiobard has a reputation beyond reputereiobard has a reputation beyond repute
Feedback Score: 0 reviews
Send a message via AIM to reiobard Send a message via MSN to reiobard
i use the waterless bike cleaner (Hondapolish to be exact, but they make several different spray cleaners) and it works great on the whole bike and then if you spray it on and let it sit for a few mins it does a great job on the wheels too.
reiobard is offline  
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
Old 01-14-2008, 04:19 AM   #6
Sir Moderator
 
grommit's Avatar
 
Bike: FZ6 S2
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Birmingham, UK
Posts: 2,131
Thanks: 462
Thanked 1,186 Times in 462 Posts
Blog Entries: 1
Rep Power: 46
grommit has a brilliant futuregrommit has a brilliant futuregrommit has a brilliant futuregrommit has a brilliant futuregrommit has a brilliant futuregrommit has a brilliant futuregrommit has a brilliant futuregrommit has a brilliant futuregrommit has a brilliant futuregrommit has a brilliant futuregrommit has a brilliant future
Garage
Feedback Score: 0 reviews
Soap and water. My sponge is designed to remove bugs and tar from the car and works fine on the wheels as well. Has a very open plastic net around it.

I have also found micro-fibre cloths work really well on cars and bikes. I got some from the motorcycle show last year.
__________________
grommit is offline  
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
Old 01-14-2008, 04:48 AM   #7
Member
 
CanadianFZ6's Avatar
 
Bike: '08 Triumph Tiger, '08 V-Strom 650
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Baden, Ontario
Posts: 710
Thanks: 105
Thanked 309 Times in 154 Posts
Rep Power: 28
CanadianFZ6 has much to be proud ofCanadianFZ6 has much to be proud ofCanadianFZ6 has much to be proud ofCanadianFZ6 has much to be proud ofCanadianFZ6 has much to be proud ofCanadianFZ6 has much to be proud ofCanadianFZ6 has much to be proud ofCanadianFZ6 has much to be proud ofCanadianFZ6 has much to be proud of
Feedback Score: 0 reviews
WD-40 works exceptionally well as a rim cleaner. It really isn't much of a lubricant, anyway. I have been using it for years to clean grease and chain lube of of the rims and undercarriage of my bikes.
CanadianFZ6 is offline  
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
Old 01-14-2008, 05:21 AM   #8
rejected liberal
 
Bike: .
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: .
Posts: 305
Thanks: 60
Thanked 105 Times in 56 Posts
Rep Power: 15
dark_isz has a spectacular aura aboutdark_isz has a spectacular aura about
Feedback Score: 0 reviews
..........

Last edited by dark_isz; 06-28-2009 at 07:35 PM.
dark_isz is offline  
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
Old 01-14-2008, 06:11 AM   #9
jsteinb95
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Turtle wax bug and tar remover.
It doesn't say anything about motorcycles, but it removes "bugs, tar, oil, grime, road film, tree sap, paint spots, stubborn stains and asphalt."
It works pretty good.
 
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
Old 01-14-2008, 06:14 AM   #10
Samurai FZ Soldier
 
reiobard's Avatar
 
Bike: 2007 FZ6 (The Faster Blue)
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Hillsborough, NH
Posts: 7,296
Thanks: 1,126
Thanked 1,406 Times in 971 Posts
Rep Power: 112
reiobard has a reputation beyond reputereiobard has a reputation beyond reputereiobard has a reputation beyond reputereiobard has a reputation beyond reputereiobard has a reputation beyond reputereiobard has a reputation beyond reputereiobard has a reputation beyond reputereiobard has a reputation beyond reputereiobard has a reputation beyond reputereiobard has a reputation beyond reputereiobard has a reputation beyond repute
Feedback Score: 0 reviews
Send a message via AIM to reiobard Send a message via MSN to reiobard
Quote:
Originally Posted by jsteinb95 View Post
Turtle wax bug and tar remover.
It doesn't say anything about motorcycles, but it removes "bugs, tar, oil, grime, road film, tree sap, paint spots, stubborn stains and asphalt."
It works pretty good.
did you go out and read the bottle of that stuff?
reiobard is offline  
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Chain Cleaning CMHrider How To's... 46 06-26-2008 09:33 AM
How to Re-build Spoked Wheels Admin FZ6 News 0 01-07-2008 11:40 AM
cleaning black frame hobbit Garage / Mechanical Help 7 08-29-2007 12:45 AM
The wBW Spring Cleaning Sale Still On Admin FZ6 News 0 04-02-2007 09:53 AM
The wBW Spring Cleaning Sale Admin FZ6 News 0 03-23-2007 12:13 PM


All times are GMT -7. The time now is 04:12 AM.




SEO by vBSEO 3.3.2
Garage Plus vBulletin Plugins by Drive Thru Online, Inc.
Copyright ©2007 , All content is property of FZ6-Forum.Com All Rights Reserved. The opinions and posts on this site do not neccesarily reflect those of the site owners or operators.
Yamaha FZ6 and Yamaha rights are property of Yamaha Motor Company.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75