Best Method for Cleaning Wheels

[Jaddie]

+1 on the PLEXUS advice!

And I think it's a lot more fun getting the wheels dirty, than it is to clean them. Lighten up about some lube/dirt on your wheels. Instead of obsessing about dirty wheels, focus on what a good decision you made in getting a 'Busa.

Dear roadthing & Friends

Is the Plexus y'all keep referring to just a plastic cleaner found here:

http://www.plexusdirect.com/ ?

Where's the best place to get Plexus?

--Jaddie

 

[WuzzaCBXRider]

Yes, that's the stuff. Billed as a plastic cleaner/polisher but it works on any smooth surface, chrome and all. I buy it at most auto/motorcycle parts houses.

 

[bigoltool]

I can't believe nobody threw out the Honda Polish on here. That stuff seems to make the rounds pretty regularly as well. I'll stick to my Pledge. I can get it anywhere and it is cheap!

 

[Jaddie]

I can't believe nobody threw out the Honda Polish on here. That stuff seems to make the rounds pretty regularly as well. I'll stick to my Pledge. I can get it anywhere and it is cheap!

Dear bigoltool

You mean Pledge will get chain lube off of wheels?

After doing a bit of research last night, I learned that Honda Polish isn't sold anymore. Honda's supplier now sells it under its own name and without the characteristic scent. I ordered two cans of that last night.

--Jaddie

 

[bigoltool]

I can't believe nobody threw out the Honda Polish on here. That stuff seems to make the rounds pretty regularly as well. I'll stick to my Pledge. I can get it anywhere and it is cheap!

Dear bigoltool

You mean Pledge will get chain lube off of wheels?

After doing a bit of research last night, I learned that Honda Polish isn't sold anymore. Honda's supplier now sells it under its own name and without the characteristic scent. I ordered two cans of that last night.

--Jaddie

You bet it will! and without any of the bad petroleum stuff getting on the tread either. I usually clean and lube my chain with WD-40 and then do the wheels with pledge and then the stock mufflers with goo gone. Then pledge for all of the bodywork. Works awesome and FAST!

 

[bigoltool]

BTW the Honda polish is available again as I understand it. They had supplier issues but I read the other day that they are back at it. A lot of people swear by the stuff. Never tried it myself though.

 

[Jaddie]

You bet it will! and without any of the bad petroleum stuff getting on the tread either. I usually clean and lube my chain with WD-40 and then do the wheels with pledge and then the stock mufflers with goo gone. Then pledge for all of the bodywork. Works awesome and FAST!

Dear bigoltool

I never thought Pledge would take grease away. That stuff is supposed to be safe for fine furniture.

I'll give it a try!

Thank you for replying.

--Jaddie

 

[bigoltool]

You bet it will! and without any of the bad petroleum stuff getting on the tread either. I usually clean and lube my chain with WD-40 and then do the wheels with pledge and then the stock mufflers with goo gone. Then pledge for all of the bodywork. Works awesome and FAST!

Dear bigoltool

I never thought Pledge would take grease away. That stuff is supposed to be safe for fine furniture.

I'll give it a try!

Thank you for replying.

--Jaddie

There was an article in Motorcyclist Magazine about 20 years ago and Dexter Ford wrote a schpeel about How Pledge was the best kept secret in motorcycling! He may have been right!

 

[Jaddie]

Dear Friends

Armed with Simple Green, Plexus, Pledge, WD40, and Honda polish, I believe I ought to have the cleanest 'Busa wheels in Georgia.

I won't receive my rear stand until tomorrow and probably won't get the spools put on until Friday, but my next little project is to see how quickly I can get that rear wheel clean. That's very important unless the Maxima Chain Wax is so good that I no longer have the fling-off that I have now.

--Jaddie

 

[Spudley]

Now get to cleaning....we don't allow those darn dirty Busas round these-dem-dare parts......

"Fast and Clean"..representin' da O-R-G !!!

 

[dadofthree]

The chain wax is great, and make sure your chain is hot, before cleaning and waxing it.

 

[RedBull]

Cleaning Wheels, What Do You Use? | General Bike Related Topics

As the title says, what do you use? My wheels are looking rough and need to be seriously cleaned. I’ve tried a few harsh things to get the baked in brake dust and grime with little results. Also would like to get the rotors looking good again since it’s apart right now.

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[Bumblebee]

Just waiting...

 

[SSGT_B]

WTH was that Red??

 

[Bumblebee]

WTH was that Red??

He's just baiting his line.....

 

[RedBull]

 

[GMbusa]

Another old thread dug up