What have I done???

feeds@yuku.com (mrnonavel) — Tue, 13 May 2008 17:54:57 GMT

Well, I do not have a garage to house my two TOURERS so I have them under a shelter with a top but no sides. The elements or something has really left the windshields with a film. Soap and water will not clean them nor will Honda spray polish. Does anyone have an idea other than a slow process of inch by inch cleaning???? A fingernail will remove it and not scratch the shield. Thanks.
Mike

cleaning cylinder fins

feeds@yuku.com (Lakejet) — Sun, 11 May 2008 20:49:42 GMT

The fins on the heads of my bike are dirty looking. I had the thought of using a fine sandpaper on the edges. Anyone have any ideas? your help would be greatly appreciated.

Gas Tank Removal....

feeds@yuku.com (alepel) — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:27:07 GMT

I am planning as my next addition to my Tourer some of that chrome edging on the flange around the gas tank. I believe that I read here on the forum that it is best to remove the gas tank and work with the edging on a warm if not hot day.

I know that I should run the gas tank just about dry. Shut off the petcock and pull off the rubber fuel line. But as I examined my gas tank in anticipation of the removal I noticed that there is a small rubber hose coming off the back of the tank...

Polish for hot chrome surfaces?

feeds@yuku.com (Phaedrus) — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 11:45:48 GMT

I have always been reluctant to use any polish for hot chrome surfaces (exhaust/mufflers). Are there products that can safely protect and put a shine on these areas without staining or discoloring the chrome?

I need a cleaner for my T's wheels???

feeds@yuku.com (larryacguy) — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 13:26:53 GMT

Can anyone recommend a good cleaner for my wheels? The rear wheel is really dirty probley because it's a pain in the rear to clean.I don't think the guy I got my T from cleaned it it very often. I need something that will cut break dust.Thanks, larryacguy

Wheel cleaning

feeds@yuku.com (climbingwall) — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 05:10:15 GMT

Alright, another question from me to ya'll. What do you use to clean your wheels and make them shine, or at least not be covered in built up brake dust, road grime, and other assorted accumulation? I dont want to use something on them that might harm them, so I thought I'd ask.
Also, if scrubbing is involved, I have a GREAT idea that is a carryover from my climbing. I thought of this myself, so please give all credit to me for this....

Chrome Radiator Cover?

feeds@yuku.com (alepel) — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 14:14:08 GMT

One of the items I'm looking to accessorize my Tourer with this year is a Chrome Radiator cover to replace the black plastic one. I've found a few on the market but I don't believe I'm finding what I wanted. I'm looking for just a chrome cover and not a cover with a mesh screen of any kind. I've seen the ones that have a chrome-like mesh screen and some with a black mesh screen, but I want one with no screen at all or one that the mesh screen can be easily removed....

The Metal Gloss

feeds@yuku.com (tonythecarguy) — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 09:03:16 GMT

After a few positive comments (thanks guys) about my rims at the HSAT rally this year (and last years too) I thought I would post about this product again. BamaT originally introduced it here last spring. I got some and was very pleased with the results. It doesn't clean stains very well but it just makes everything so shiny you don't notice the stains. I apply it with a mothers power-ball mini. Their web...

How to remove emblems

feeds@yuku.com (eclecticdawn) — Sun, 08 Jul 2007 18:20:50 GMT

I didn't see any tips on removing emblems, so thought I would share our quick tip when John and I want to remove emblems from tanks...

Take a length of fishing line, tie each end around a wrench (you'll be holding on to the wrench instead of the line so you don't hurt your fingers when pulling the line). Use a sawing motion (pulling towards yourself) to get under the edge of the emblem with the fishing line, and slowly make your way all the way to the end of the emblem....

English Custom Polish--FANTASTIC!

feeds@yuku.com (Ben Tice) — Sat, 23 Jun 2007 16:34:19 GMT

I posted a while back about driving to California from Texas to pick up a T that had been in storage for several years. The bike is mechanically topnotch, having been brought up to spec by the local Honda dealer before I picked it up...new rubber, battery, carbs cleaned etc. The only real cosmetic issue is that some of the metal has oxidized, spotted and is generally discolored in many places. I normally use a combination of Mother's, Turtle Wax and Maguire's products, however, I...

Honda " Glare" wash and polish ?

feeds@yuku.com (zoso68) — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 11:11:33 GMT

Does anyone have any experience with the relatively new Honda Glare products ? Sounds kind of hi tech and my dealer wasn't even aware of it until I asked him twice and made him look it up . The wash is supposed to kind of prep it for the polish . The polish , according to Honda's website ,is supposed to be good for 650-675 degrees which would make it good for pipes and such .
My dealer didn't want to order a case since it's fairly expensive as polish's go ....

cheapest cleaner !!!!!!!!!!

feeds@yuku.com (lardsgirl) — Tue, 15 May 2007 11:03:22 GMT

I have found the cheapest cleaner so far and it works on the worst bug juice.....Distilled water....don't know why..but I am shocked how it liquefied the sunbaked bugs..the greasy hand marks, and road dirt...put it in a spray bottle...squirt it on and wait a few seconds. and wipe it off..it was just that simple...

Removed badges

feeds@yuku.com (GaleRich) — Thu, 10 May 2007 10:00:16 GMT

I finally removed the factory badges from the tank. (I'd been comtemplating for a while ...) Since the first one broke in my hand, I was committed from that point on. Most of the sticky pads stayed behind when I pulled the badges off. Goo-gone and a few other products I tried didn't seem to help. But a warming the stickies up with a hair dryer got most of it. Then the goo-gone helped clean up what was left, followed by some rubbing compound and finally wax, and it looks fine. I...

Turtle Wax Ice

feeds@yuku.com (Stephens T) — Fri, 04 May 2007 12:52:13 GMT

i just wiped my bike down with this stuff and it really looks good. easy to wipe on and wipe off. doesn't leave any white residue because it is a synthetic wax, which is great for us guys with black bikes. it was 16.00 and came with an applicator pad and polishing cloth.

Alum polishing

feeds@yuku.com (NC tourer) — Sun, 22 Apr 2007 14:05:21 GMT

Well, been working at cleaning all my aluminum parts (wheels, hand controls, etc.) for a while. I almost have my wheels and hand controls looking like chrome. To me anyhow. I love shiney!

Loving Mother's Aluminum polish, then buffing with cone polisher on my drill. How's it looking?

Now I gotta get a new red button to replace that orange one.

Suzuki Motorcycle Wash

feeds@yuku.com (Stephens T) — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 14:17:47 GMT

i was told about suzuki motorcycle wash at my local mc shop. it comes in a black spray bottle. went home,sprayed it on and hosed it off. man was that easy. all i had to do was dry her off and bam, i was done. i used it on my wifes car too. just spray it on and rinse off with a hard stream of water. no more hours and hours of washing the bike. a big bottle was $9.99 and should last at least 6 motorcycle washes. it works alot like the mr. clean wash for cars but not as expensive. non abravsive...

Honda discontinues spray cleaner & polish

feeds@yuku.com (burninfilm) — Tue, 27 Mar 2007 18:37:41 GMT

I stopped by my local Honda Dealer today to pick up a part I had ordered and since my can is almost empty, I asked for a can of their cleaner & polish. The parts mgr told me that Honda had discontinued it and is discontinuing all aerosol products. This may not be news to you, but it is to me, since the last time I bought a can the shelves were full. Maybe you have something you like as well, but I don't so this will start me searching..Bottom line: if you like it and can find it,...

Getting wax out of crevises.

feeds@yuku.com (bamaTrider) — Sat, 21 Oct 2006 03:20:25 GMT

An easy way to remove the dry wax build up from cracks and crevises is to use and old soft bristle toothbrush. It won't hurt the finish.

Stan

1999 Ace Tourer (Silver over Black)
2000 Suzuki Marauder VZ800 (Custom)

polishing & cleaning

feeds@yuku.com (jazmo2) — Mon, 16 Oct 2006 18:10:22 GMT

Has anybody tried the flitz brand of products am thinking of ordering there, as seen on tv 29.95 special.

www.flitz.com

thanx. Just an ole jarhead Jack

Dressin' muggsy up

feeds@yuku.com (jazmo2) — Fri, 06 Oct 2006 02:51:01 GMT

this is what muggsy is getting over the winter so she can go to the queens cocktail party.
cr. customizing:
ww's k177front120/90h18-rear cruisemax150/80h16-cost 203.94. cwi lightbar cost 189.95.cwi chrome engine cover cost 104.45.kurykan grips cost 62.96.
service honda:
R&L chrome side covers cost 107.00.
Mustang seats:
seat cover cost 99.00. fender bib cost 35.00.
motorcyclemart:
Jardine slashcut slip-ons cost 245.00
wingthings:
Ironhorse tank bib...

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