Post by: Draco (Heartbreak Kid) on February 20, 2016, 10:14:44 PM
I was looking at the rims of my steed and noticed how dirty they were and no matter how much I scrubbed and rubbed they wouldn't come clean. :think1
NOW FROM THIS.....
(http://i1159.photobucket.com/albums/p637/OzstocDraco7/water%20pipe%20T%20piece/20160220_104741_zpsypmtdmxu.jpg) (http://s1159.photobucket.com/user/OzstocDraco7/media/water%20pipe%20T%20piece/20160220_104741_zpsypmtdmxu.jpg.html)
TO THIS......
(http://i1159.photobucket.com/albums/p637/OzstocDraco7/water%20pipe%20T%20piece/20160220_104754_zpscvrbskov.jpg) (http://s1159.photobucket.com/user/OzstocDraco7/media/water%20pipe%20T%20piece/20160220_104754_zpscvrbskov.jpg.html)
:thumb :thumb :eek :grin WOW:
THE SECRET..if you haven't already guessed is DEGREASER. LOTS of clothes and ELBOW grease ;-* :blu13left
Post by: Diesel on February 20, 2016, 11:24:39 PM
Post by: alans1100 on February 20, 2016, 11:53:13 PM
Looking fantastic mate! :thumbsupAgree, he can come and do mine as my wheels usually only get cleaned when they come for a tyre change. Though I have been known to clean them at other times.
Post by: StinkyPete on February 21, 2016, 06:56:39 AM
Post by: gaz on February 21, 2016, 02:20:18 PM
Looking fantastic mate! :thumbsupAgree, he can come and do mine as my wheels usually only get cleaned when they come for a tyre change. Though I have been known to clean them at other times.
:thumb
Post by: Bikebear on February 21, 2016, 07:56:12 PM
Post by: Draco (Heartbreak Kid) on February 21, 2016, 08:35:02 PM
A previous owner skimmed the paint off the flat sections of my rims so they are bare alloy, makes them a pain in the arse to keep clean. I'm looking at getting them soda blasted and powdercoated the original colour. Probably cost a few bucks but at least I won'thave to poish them.
:blu13 Mine haven't been cleaned for a long time, so the grime has really built up, so i'm just bringing them back to original condition (gently) The degreaser dissolves all the grime so eventually you can just wipe it off then they will be done everytime the bike is washed :grin :blu13left : :like
Post by: alans1100 on February 21, 2016, 09:23:10 PM
Agree, he can come and do mine as my wheels usually only get cleaned when they come for a tyre change. Though I have been known to clean them at other times.One of those other times happened today - both wheels done plus a touch up in the polish department for the plastic. Heather wants to know whose bike is parked in the drive-way. I used a house old cleaning paste on mine - Gumption from most supermarkets etc. http://www.cleanx.com.au/buy/gumption-multi-purpose-paste-500g-tub/CCCGPC (http://www.cleanx.com.au/buy/gumption-multi-purpose-paste-500g-tub/CCCGPC)
Post by: Draco (Heartbreak Kid) on February 21, 2016, 09:31:01 PM
Agree, he can come and do mine as my wheels usually only get cleaned when they come for a tyre change. Though I have been known to clean them at other times.One of those other times happened today - both wheels done plus a touch up in the polish department for the plastic. Heather wants to know whose bike is parked in the drive-way. I used a house old cleaning paste on mine - Gumption from most supermarkets etc. [url]http://www.cleanx.com.au/buy/gumption-multi-purpose-paste-500g-tub/CCCGPC[/url] ([url]http://www.cleanx.com.au/buy/gumption-multi-purpose-paste-500g-tub/CCCGPC[/url])
:like :thumbsup :thumbs :thumb I know that works well :blu13left
Post by: ppopeye on February 22, 2016, 09:42:31 AM
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Post by: Brian on February 22, 2016, 01:04:32 PM
Post by: Wild Rose on February 22, 2016, 02:43:42 PM
That must be the cleanest ST1300 in OZ :clap
I bet you took those photo's when you bought it brand new :grin
If not you can come and clean mine for me, I will keep the beer flowing :like
Post by: Gadget on February 22, 2016, 05:43:06 PM
BrianI've seen Brian's steed in person and it is indeed, that clean.
That must be the cleanest ST1300 in OZ :clap
I bet you took those photo's when you bought it brand new :grin
If not you can come and clean mine for me, I will keep the beer flowing :like
Post by: Brian on February 22, 2016, 06:15:27 PM
I appreciate my toys and like to keep them tidy you'd agree Biggles.....Cheers Brian
Post by: Brian on February 22, 2016, 06:21:31 PM
Post by: Shiney on February 24, 2016, 06:50:38 AM
But seriously,
How often do you clean it?
and how much time do you take to clean it?
Post by: Brian on February 25, 2016, 07:12:10 PM
Post by: Draco (Heartbreak Kid) on February 25, 2016, 07:14:23 PM
JuST noticed this thread is under ST1100......whoops
Ooops indeed. My bad, apologies :||||
Post by: Draco (Heartbreak Kid) on February 25, 2016, 07:19:56 PM
JuST noticed this thread is under ST1100......whoops
:blu13 BUT in all fairness RIMS IS RIMS no matter what bike :OldMan :beer :beer :blu13left
Post by: Brian on February 25, 2016, 07:21:51 PM
Post by: Draco (Heartbreak Kid) on February 25, 2016, 07:27:55 PM
I've added a pic of the grey ghoST in my previous post ;-*
:o :o :o :blu13 YOU Sir have too much time on your hands, although my first ST1300 was spotless when i sold it to a :cop of the NSW policebike patrol, he thought it was NEW :whistle.
BUT yes you keep your bikes looking good :like :blu13left
PS i'm slowly gonna spit n polish it all :crazy :thumb
Post by: Brian on February 25, 2016, 07:42:09 PM
Post by: Draco (Heartbreak Kid) on February 25, 2016, 10:20:15 PM
Food for thought.......I bought a ZZR250 in prity poor condition for Caroline to learn on...yup you guessed it ...I had to give it a dolly up..... You may want to consider , getting back on topic 'rims', getting them polished and have the spokes painted in ST13 blue and have the whole rim clear coated.
:blu13 Thanks Brian, BUT I am at present working for Turdbull (unemployed) BUT as soon as I have work, the Blue Beast will be getting little treats now and then, until it's looking scmick again $$$$$ :wink1 :wink1 :grin :blu13left
Post by: STroppy on February 26, 2016, 06:07:51 AM
Post by: Brian on February 26, 2016, 07:08:47 AM
Brian, would you like to lease my bike for a week or so, low cost and I'm sure it is not beyond redemption . . :like
Mate a tempting offer only I'd hate to take that feeling of self satisfaction of a job well done away from you
Cheers Brian
Post by: Brian on February 27, 2016, 08:55:12 AM
Post by: West Aussie Glen on February 27, 2016, 10:34:53 AM
Front rimsBrian, next time you are in Perth I have a job for you.
Post by: Draco (Heartbreak Kid) on February 27, 2016, 10:37:29 AM
Front rimsBrian, next time you are in Perth I have a job for you.
:blu13 Me first LOL :-((( :grin ;-* :blu13left
Post by: Sicman on February 27, 2016, 01:11:01 PM
Post by: Bill Held on February 28, 2016, 09:24:08 AM
:blu13
GOF54
Post by: Draco (Heartbreak Kid) on February 28, 2016, 10:52:57 AM
Try Wurth's Intensive Rim Cleaner.
:blu13
GOF54
:blu13 Any particular place to get that or most bike shops??? :blu13left
Post by: Bill Held on February 28, 2016, 12:37:26 PM
If you Google Wurth's it should giv you the suppliers. In Brisbane we have an outlet on Beaudesert Road, Acacia Ridge. Other cities not sure of. You could call Super Cheap, Autobarn or Repco to see if they stock or can source. It comes in 5 litre drum and can be broken down with water depending on the application requirements.
:blu13
GOF54
Post by: Draco (Heartbreak Kid) on February 28, 2016, 01:06:51 PM
Hi mate,
If you Google Wurth's it should giv you the suppliers. In Brisbane we have an outlet on Beaudesert Road, Acacia Ridge. Other cities not sure of. You could call Super Cheap, Autobarn or Repco to see if they stock or can source. It comes in 5 litre drum and can be broken down with water depending on the application requirements.
:blu13
GOF54
:blu13 Thanks much mate found the Acacia Ridge and one in Ormeau
Acacia Ridge Ph 3275 3577
Ormeau Ph 5549 9516
:thumb :thumb :-++ :blu13left
Post by: Bill Held on February 28, 2016, 03:23:30 PM
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