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

smitty901 · May 9th, 2009, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Animal

Never ride in the snow, unless you live in Canada, then its ok.

Or Wisconsin

whatyardwork · May 9th, 2009, 11:14 AM

Never use a plastic tarp to cover your bike outside {espescialy the type with the metal rings}.One good wind storm will beat the paint and chrome into submission.

smitty901 · May 9th, 2009, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by whatyardwork

Never use a plastic tarp to cover your bike outside {espescialy the type with the metal rings}.One good wind storm will beat the paint and chrome into submission.

Good point and also traps water under it even on what may seem a dry day , rust the heck out of it.

Riviera Reg · May 10th, 2009, 04:53 AM

I once watched a guy use a spray on (automotive) wheel & tire cleaner on his H-D's wheels and tires at a hand car wash........ when he rode out of the car wash parking lot after wiping the water off his bike, he crashed.

oldgeezer · May 10th, 2009, 11:19 AM

someone was asking about the "easy off". It works good on the exhaust, BUT... the overspray that got on the rough black areas on the engine is little white splatter spots that are still on there today. I call it "IMPOSSIBLE OFF".

doj1975 · May 10th, 2009, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by oldgeezer

someone was asking about the "easy off". It works good on the exhaust, BUT... the overspray that got on the rough black areas on the engine is little white splatter spots that are still on there today. I call it "IMPOSSIBLE OFF".

Thanks for the info. I have never used Easy Off but I always kept it in mind in case I do get some melted boot on the pipes. Someone else suggested wiping it on the pipes instead of spraying it on.

ProF · May 10th, 2009, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by doj1975

Thanks for the info. I have never used Easy Off but I always kept it in mind in case I do get some melted boot on the pipes. Someone else suggested wiping it on the pipes instead of spraying it on.

I haven't looked in years, but it used to come in a jar, as well, and you applied it with a brush attached to the inside of the lid.

JimmyZ · May 16th, 2009, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by oldgeezer

someone was asking about the "easy off". It works good on the exhaust, BUT... the overspray that got on the rough black areas on the engine is little white splatter spots that are still on there today. I call it "IMPOSSIBLE OFF".

There's a new product out called "pig spit" that will remove those white spots......

And NEVER try to crank your bike while the battery charger is still connected to your battery.......

HD4ME! · May 20th, 2009, 10:17 AM

I use break cleaner to get the boot marks off of the pipes.

Bait · May 20th, 2009, 01:58 PM

Never use an open trailer without a rock guard in front. The sand and rocks being kicked up will destroy the paint.

Never trailer with your bike while covered with a tarp; the rubbing effect will take your paint off like sandpaper and the gromets "ding" the tanks and fenders.

May 9th, 2009, 11:14 AM	#32
whatyardwork Community Star Ride: 2008 Street Glide Join Date: May 4th, 2008 Location: Central Ma. Posts: 594 My Mood:	Re: Things You Should Never Use On Or Do To Your Bike. Never use a plastic tarp to cover your bike outside {espescialy the type with the metal rings}.One good wind storm will beat the paint and chrome into submission.

May 10th, 2009, 04:53 AM	#34
Riviera Reg Contributor$ Ride: 2008 FLHX Street Glide Join Date: Sep 13th, 2008 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 80 My Mood:	Re: Things You Should Never Use On Or Do To Your Bike. I once watched a guy use a spray on (automotive) wheel & tire cleaner on his H-D's wheels and tires at a hand car wash........ when he rode out of the car wash parking lot after wiping the water off his bike, he crashed. __________________ Ride Hard and Prosper...

May 10th, 2009, 11:19 AM	#35
oldgeezer Contributor$ Ride: 09 Ultra (Geezer Glide) Join Date: Nov 11th, 2008 Location: L.R. Arkansas Posts: 222 My Mood:	Re: Things You Should Never Use On Or Do To Your Bike. someone was asking about the "easy off". It works good on the exhaust, BUT... the overspray that got on the rough black areas on the engine is little white splatter spots that are still on there today. I call it "IMPOSSIBLE OFF". __________________ Harley Riders- The only people who can be broke down on the side of the road and feel sorry for the cage drivers passing by!

May 20th, 2009, 10:17 AM	#39
HD4ME! Warming The Wheels Ride: 08 Electra Glide Ultra Classic Join Date: May 14th, 2009 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 149 My Mood:	Re: Things You Should Never Use On Or Do To Your Bike. I use break cleaner to get the boot marks off of the pipes.

May 20th, 2009, 01:58 PM	#40
Bait Contributor$ Ride: 2008 Fatboy Join Date: Mar 27th, 2009 Posts: 144 My Mood:	Re: Things You Should Never Use On Or Do To Your Bike. Never use an open trailer without a rock guard in front. The sand and rocks being kicked up will destroy the paint. Never trailer with your bike while covered with a tarp; the rubbing effect will take your paint off like sandpaper and the gromets "ding" the tanks and fenders.

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