Things You Should Never Use On Or Do To Your Bike.

HoppyandTLB · Oct 2nd, 2009, 11:52 AM

Easy off is rough on paint. Get the pipes hot spray the easy off on a cloth away from the bike and do the job. Then rinse the easy off residue off and clean the pipes with a good chrome cleaner. Works great if you are careful, but you need to remove any residue because it is caustic to everything.

Road King 1 · Oct 2nd, 2009, 07:43 PM

Always grab a towel when filling up and hold it over the end of the gas nozzle when putting it in your tank and removing it to avoid getting gas on your tank.

sellisrulzz · Oct 4th, 2009, 03:36 PM

do not add 2-1/2 qts of oil to a bike thats been sitting for 8+ months. because you thought you did the right thing & checked the oil (empty) then added some, it will come belching back out at the end of the driveway!

NEWHD74FAN · Oct 4th, 2009, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kman

Never put cheap gas in you ride. I did (forgot to fill up before a long ride & it was the only gas station for miles around) and ended up having to dismantel my entire fuel system on the side of the road, finding things in my tank that shouldn't be in fuel (worm, grains of sand). I went back to gas station and complained, the owner explained that he had not fixed a crack in the holding tanks and offered to give me free tank of fuel (no thanks)

I've heard of bugs in the fueling system, but not worms...yecchh...makes you want to disinfect the bike...!

gmurdock · Oct 4th, 2009, 08:24 PM

I had a friend try Armorall on his seat. Did he ever have a look the frist time he tried to stop fast. He slid up on the tank. Bet he will never do that again.

smketr · Oct 6th, 2009, 05:32 PM

Here is one, but don't even ask!

1. Never set down a propane torch used for heating a stubborn boldt without first shutting it off.

2. Never pet the burning dog in the shop.

joed · Oct 8th, 2009, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gmurdock

I had a friend try Armorall on his seat. Did he ever have a look the frist time he tried to stop fast. He slid up on the tank. Bet he will never do that again.

I did that years ago. My problem wasn't on trying to stop it was trying to stay on the seat when I accelerated.

marcus22 · Oct 8th, 2009, 01:19 PM

never try to jump start your bike with any booster pack made for cars.

Safehaven · Oct 9th, 2009, 06:48 AM

Never ever use an automated tool to clean your chrome. No matter how soft the cloth at the end is..

fwcole · Oct 9th, 2009, 11:11 AM

Never Dull works great on chrome,had badluck on polished aluminum

Oct 2nd, 2009, 11:52 AM	#111
HoppyandTLB New Family Ride: 2004 Road King Custom Join Date: Sep 2nd, 2009 Posts: 3	Re: Things You Should Never Use On Or Do To Your Bike. Easy off is rough on paint. Get the pipes hot spray the easy off on a cloth away from the bike and do the job. Then rinse the easy off residue off and clean the pipes with a good chrome cleaner. Works great if you are careful, but you need to remove any residue because it is caustic to everything.

Oct 2nd, 2009, 07:43 PM	#112
Road King 1 Warming The Wheels Ride: 2008 Road King Classic Join Date: Sep 15th, 2009 Location: O'Fallon, MO Posts: 80	Re: Things You Should Never Use On Or Do To Your Bike. Always grab a towel when filling up and hold it over the end of the gas nozzle when putting it in your tank and removing it to avoid getting gas on your tank.

Oct 4th, 2009, 03:36 PM	#113
sellisrulzz New Family Ride: 10 Join Date: Oct 4th, 2009 Posts: 2	Re: Things You Should Never Use On Or Do To Your Bike. do not add 2-1/2 qts of oil to a bike thats been sitting for 8+ months. because you thought you did the right thing & checked the oil (empty) then added some, it will come belching back out at the end of the driveway!

Oct 4th, 2009, 08:24 PM	#115
gmurdock Play The Throttle Ride: 2009 Street Glide Join Date: Jan 21st, 2009 Location: Winter Springs, FL Posts: 163 My Mood:	Re: Things You Should Never Use On Or Do To Your Bike. I had a friend try Armorall on his seat. Did he ever have a look the frist time he tried to stop fast. He slid up on the tank. Bet he will never do that again.

Oct 6th, 2009, 05:32 PM	#116
smketr New Family Ride: 2007 FLHX Join Date: Jul 13th, 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 8	Re: Things You Should Never Use On Or Do To Your Bike. Here is one, but don't even ask! 1. Never set down a propane torch used for heating a stubborn boldt without first shutting it off. 2. Never pet the burning dog in the shop.

Oct 8th, 2009, 01:19 PM	#118
marcus22 Warming The Wheels Ride: 2003 ultra classic Join Date: Apr 27th, 2009 Location: st. cloud MN Posts: 53	Re: Things You Should Never Use On Or Do To Your Bike. never try to jump start your bike with any booster pack made for cars.

Oct 9th, 2009, 06:48 AM	#119
Safehaven Warming The Wheels Ride: 2006 FXDBI Steet Bob Join Date: Aug 10th, 2009 Location: Belgium Posts: 113 My Mood:	Re: Things You Should Never Use On Or Do To Your Bike. Never ever use an automated tool to clean your chrome. No matter how soft the cloth at the end is..

Oct 9th, 2009, 11:11 AM	#120
fwcole Contributor$ Ride: 03 dyna Join Date: Sep 24th, 2009 Posts: 153 My Mood:	Re: Things You Should Never Use On Or Do To Your Bike. Never Dull works great on chrome,had badluck on polished aluminum

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