Pledge is great cleaner

Cold Rider · May 26th, 2008, 11:03 PM

Elbow Grease has always worked for me

Hobbit · May 26th, 2008, 11:14 PM

i use a low pressure spray washer as advised by the dealer bu i only use it around the motor and when getting S100 corrosion off the bike other wise its a hose and sponge followed by Blow dry

smitty901 · May 26th, 2008, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by glider

I advise against any high pressure wands or power washers on these bikes. There are a lot of places that water can get that will make you sorry you did it. They may be water resistant in some cases but not water proof and the pressure will force the water into many places that will give you problems.

High pressure can cause problems with a lot more than bikes. We do not even allow it on or machines just messes up to much.

If the bike is real dirty S100 spray cleaner works great. Way to expensive for every wash , but it does a fine job.
After spaying let sit 5 minutes hose off .

cdn-bigfoot · May 28th, 2008, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by R. Lewis

POINT TAKEN !!!!!

I've been spanked.
Sorry if I embarrassed anyone. Wasn't my intent.
I've done more stupid things than there are posts in this forum.

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Originally Posted by glider

I wash it if it's dirty first but would never use any pressure, only an open hose to rinse and only below the tank. The hi pressure forces the water into places where it shouldn't be and has caused grief for many afterwards.

Maybe I'll rethink my use of the pressure washer.
I just love to use things that make a lot of noise.

Gotta find some of this S100.
I've used WD40 on bike engines when hot before to remove greasy dirt.
Any thoughts on that practice? I've done it for years with no apparent ill affects.

Look at me I'm growing.

glider · May 28th, 2008, 07:33 AM

The WD40 will cut grease but there are better products for cleaning and a bit more reasonable. Simple green will work well and is easy to use.

whatyardwork · May 31st, 2008, 12:30 PM

I dont use the wd 40 as a cleaner.When winter sets in I use it as a fog to prevent moisture and condensation from penetrating in unwanted areas.It doubles as a lubricant for often neglected areas as well as the obvious.You must clean it off the rubber and lines after applying.When you know your putting your scoot away for 2 or 3 months it works great.The chrome,bolts,linkage on my 12 year old springer is near perfect.Ive done this from day 1.The simple green does work well to remove the wd for that first rinse off in the spring.I have used pledge in the past and am not a big fan.It seems to leave a residue allowing pollen to stick to it.My personal choice for paint and chrome is Presta 3000 hand glaze.Very easy to apply and protects without the residue.

Animal · Jun 2nd, 2008, 11:11 PM

Tried Pledge this past weekend for the first time and liked the look it left for sure. I have to make sure I start at the top of the bike so I'm not going back over places from over spray.

ldavis16 · Aug 13th, 2008, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by whatyardwork

A strict regiment here in the north east.As a painter I stick with hand glazes on paint and chrome.They are very easy to apply and designed to hide minor surface imperfections.Every winter the bike is put away with a spray of WD40.After wipeing the rubber and lines dry a hosing of white wall cleaner in the spring reveals not a single rusty bolt.

so you spray WD40 on the whole bike when you store it for the winter? on painted and chrome?

nt6977 · Aug 16th, 2008, 12:27 AM

Wow am I ever glad I found this thread. Thaks to all you folks out there. Ride safe.

streetg · Aug 16th, 2008, 10:25 PM

PLEDGE ROCKS! I met some crazy dude once who suggested it years ago and I haven't looked back. But seriously the lemon version draws bees to my bike.

May 26th, 2008, 11:03 PM	#31 (permalink)
Cold Rider Start The Engine Ride: 2005 Road King Custom Join Date: Dec 21st, 2007 Posts: 11 My Mood:	Re: Pledge is great cleaner Elbow Grease has always worked for me

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Hobbit Moderators Ride: 2009 Custom Street Bob Join Date: May 18th, 2007 Location: The Shires UK Posts: 4,353 My Mood:	Re: Pledge is great cleaner i use a low pressure spray washer as advised by the dealer bu i only use it around the motor and when getting S100 corrosion off the bike other wise its a hose and sponge followed by Blow dry __________________ Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. >>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

May 28th, 2008, 07:33 AM	#35 (permalink)
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 11,626 My Mood:	Re: Pledge is great cleaner The WD40 will cut grease but there are better products for cleaning and a bit more reasonable. Simple green will work well and is easy to use. __________________ Psssst! Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. click me!>>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

May 31st, 2008, 12:30 PM	#36 (permalink)
whatyardwork Play The Throttle Ride: 2008 Street Glide Join Date: May 4th, 2008 Posts: 205 My Mood:	Re: Pledge is great cleaner I dont use the wd 40 as a cleaner.When winter sets in I use it as a fog to prevent moisture and condensation from penetrating in unwanted areas.It doubles as a lubricant for often neglected areas as well as the obvious.You must clean it off the rubber and lines after applying.When you know your putting your scoot away for 2 or 3 months it works great.The chrome,bolts,linkage on my 12 year old springer is near perfect.Ive done this from day 1.The simple green does work well to remove the wd for that first rinse off in the spring.I have used pledge in the past and am not a big fan.It seems to leave a residue allowing pollen to stick to it.My personal choice for paint and chrome is Presta 3000 hand glaze.Very easy to apply and protects without the residue.

Jun 2nd, 2008, 11:11 PM	#37 (permalink)
Animal Warming The Wheels Ride: 2005 Ultra Classic Join Date: May 18th, 2008 Location: Calgary Alberta Canada Posts: 125 My Mood:	Re: Pledge is great cleaner Tried Pledge this past weekend for the first time and liked the look it left for sure. I have to make sure I start at the top of the bike so I'm not going back over places from over spray. __________________ Northern Rider says Ride Hard or Stay Home

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Aug 16th, 2008, 12:27 AM	#39 (permalink)
nt6977 Start The Engine Ride: 09 Ultra Join Date: Jul 27th, 2008 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 49	Re: Pledge is great cleaner Wow am I ever glad I found this thread. Thaks to all you folks out there. Ride safe. __________________ Rob 98 Ultra 65000 miles...Sold 09 Ultra...Dam I love this bike.

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streetg Start The Engine Ride: 2006 street glide Join Date: Aug 7th, 2008 Posts: 34 My Mood:	Re: Pledge is great cleaner PLEDGE ROCKS! I met some crazy dude once who suggested it years ago and I haven't looked back. But seriously the lemon version draws bees to my bike. __________________ Good relations with the Wookiees, I have.

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