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Puddle Jumper
Posts: 17
Metro-Detroit Michigan | Has anybody discovered an easier method of cleaning the rims other than "
1. cop a squat
2. Rub the area with a cleaner laden solution on a brush
2. Rinse
4. Move to the other rim
5. Repeat steps 1 through 4
6. Move the bike
7. Loop back to step number 1 and repeat? 
Edited by NewVicVision 2014-03-31 6:33 PM
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Visionary
Posts: 1365
Central Maryland | I mounted a skid plate under my 2011 Vision, use the Sear's jack to lift it up so I can lay alongside each wheel; spin and clean with Bike Spirits or Honda Spray polish (basically the same stuff). Doesn't take long if you can spin the wheels.
Usually done in two beers, if I'm taking my time. |
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Iron Butt
Posts: 691
Manchester, CT | I haven't found any short cuts when it comes to maintaining polished aluminum wheels. Once the wheels are clean make sure to finish them off with a good polish which will ease the cleaning process the next time.
I invested in Flitz's super mini 2" buff ball. It works great and allows you to get into small places using your hand drill. Flitz's polish and pre cleaner simplify the job too. |
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Visionary
Posts: 2118
Pitt Meadows, BC Canada | I will be 70 years old as my VV turns 6 next month. There has been NO miracle taught to me as to how to clean the wheels of my BABY in those 5 years of love.
Now CoPilot ..... is just 44 years young... there might be some hope there !!!
I kinda doubt my luck ... she LOVES her SMART car - LOVES my VISION - but seems to think that I do all this FOR HER (... well, I do )
Anyone got some answers ????
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Visionary
Posts: 1350
| Well, back many moons ago, I remember the guy that owned the company that made the "Pure Polaris" products would lay Visions right over on their sides and just spin the wheels as he cleaned.
I do miss my painted rims on my '03. Looked at having Anny's wheels painted but hate the down time. By putting naked women on the seat I keep guys eyes off the rims.... O.O |
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Visionary
Posts: 8144
New Bohemia, VA | Clean the rims?? |
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Visionary
Posts: 1365
Central Maryland | varyder - 2014-04-01 7:14 AM
Clean the rims??
Not a chance with yours. You're constantly in motion with that Vision.... Ha! |
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Tourer
Posts: 366
Albuquerque, NM | Other than laying it over on the tip overs, I've thought of getting one of these from china freight:
http://www.harborfreight.com/motorcycle-wheel-cleaning-stand-98800.... |
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Visionary
Posts: 4278
| I lay on ground and with handy wipes from the dollar store just go to work |
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Visionary
Posts: 1365
Central Maryland | It's "quality time". Really. And it gives you a chance to examine things down under, that could be going south on you. |
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Cruiser
Posts: 60
Wichita, KS | nailer - 2014-04-01 6:45 AM
Other than laying it over on the tip overs, I've thought of getting one of these from china freight:
http://www.harborfreight.com/motorcycle-wheel-cleaning-stand-98800....
Nailer: Save your money. I had the same idea. Bought the thing, rolled my wife's XC on to it. The bike was too heavy for it I guess. The wheel wouldn't roll on it. |
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Iron Butt
Posts: 880
Orlando, FL | varyder - 2014-04-01 7:14 AM
Clean the rims??
+1 (Are we supposed to do that?) |
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Cruiser
Posts: 125
| I usually just turn mine upside down to rest on the handlebars and back seat. The wheel spins just fine then, only problem is I keep smelling gas....
Yep, huge pain in the a$$. |
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Cruiser
Posts: 178
LaGrange, GA | I've only washed mine once since I got it - it was enough of a pain in the ass that I gave up. Now it's going to the gentleman three blocks away from work for him to earn a well-deserved $30. |
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Cruiser
Posts: 155
Victoria Tx, TX United States | I wash mine about 1X a year.. The rims!! The bike when it gets dirty |
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Visionary
Posts: 1365
Central Maryland | Unless you are a fair weather rider, I can see how aggravating it would be to keep the wheels clean. |
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Tourer
Posts: 324
New Orleans, La, | I clean my wheels when I change tyres. I find it easy to do with the wheel off the bike. |
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Puddle Jumper
Posts: 45
Jax, FL | Your supposed to wash them? |
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Ahhh, those rims