Read-only archiveOriginal forum posts · 2005–2020

Cleaning a SDR?

49 posts · Started by Don Mega · 08 Apr 2010

Archived topic · Replies closedJump to last post ↓

Post 1 by Don Mega,

#1
Hey guys,

Long time no talk.

I'm looking for you all's opinions on what to use to clean an SDR.

I know to use WD-40 on the Akras.

What about the soft-ass plastic parts like the tank? Mine sits out in the Colorado sun all day, do I need to use any kind of plastic conditioner on it?

How about the frame? Anybody wax theirs?

Throw me some ideas. I've been using diluted car shampoo, I'm just thinking it might be too harsh for all the plastic.

Thanks.

Post 2 by Twisted Jester,

#2
Post missing

This post could not be recovered from the original forum.

Post 3 by cdlabate,

#3
Post missing

This post could not be recovered from the original forum.

Post 4 by Pig Benis,

#4
I have used Pledge furniture cleaner on all my bikes since 91. Cleans and provides a "wax" on the plastic. On the SDR, I do have to wipe it down a little longer to get rid of the streaks.

Post 5 by SDRmaniac,

#5
Mr Sheen....does the job of everything

Post 6 by Jaybiker,

#6
Post missing

This post could not be recovered from the original forum.

Post 8 by Orangutan,

#8
foamy engine shine for the motor and wing arm, and usually windex for the pannels, but cyclegear sent me a can of clean and shine by motorex by mistake so I will use it while I got it.

Post 9 by scamb66,

#9
Post missing

This post could not be recovered from the original forum.

Post 10 by johnnyjs1,

#10
Post missing

This post could not be recovered from the original forum.

Post 11 by cdlabate,

#11
I use furniture polish on the paint and plastics and WD40 on everything else, great for getting chain lube off your rim.
Have been told previously not to use a silicone based polish (Mr Sheen?) as it is difficult in the event that you need to repaint.....can anyone confirm?

Post 12 by scamb66,

#12
Post missing

This post could not be recovered from the original forum.

Post 13 by cdlabate,

#13
Post missing

This post could not be recovered from the original forum.

Post 14 by baggieman,

#14
Post missing

This post could not be recovered from the original forum.

Post 15 by gigeorge,

#15
Post missing

This post could not be recovered from the original forum.

Post 16 by ktmguy,

#16
Post missing

This post could not be recovered from the original forum.

Post 17 by gigeorge,

#17
Post missing

This post could not be recovered from the original forum.

Post 18 by ktmguy,

#18
Post missing

This post could not be recovered from the original forum.

Post 19 by Twisted Jester,

#19
Really?

Post 20 by Stupid Luke,

#20
Post missing

This post could not be recovered from the original forum.

Post 21 by ktmguy,

#21
Post missing

This post could not be recovered from the original forum.

Post 22 by AndersH,

#22
Post missing

This post could not be recovered from the original forum.

Post 23 by scamb66,

#23
Post missing

This post could not be recovered from the original forum.

Post 24 by skasev,

#24
Post missing

This post could not be recovered from the original forum.

Post 25 by Zenbiker,

#25
What is this "cleaning" you speak of...

Seriously, for that "hot Colorado sun", try one of these. Pricey but worth it:

http://www.gezagear.com/

Post 26 by Petesbandit1200,

#26
Post missing

This post could not be recovered from the original forum.

Post 27 by Petesbandit1200,

#27
Post missing

This post could not be recovered from the original forum.

Post 28 by Twisted Jester,

#28
Why does everyone use WD40 - its only good for water displacement, which is what the WD stands for.

Its petroleum based and therefore crap for anything plastic especially polycarbonate.

I only use it on the chain after I wash the bike and I always lubricate the chain with something else straight after.

Post 29 by Twisted Jester,

#29
Nobody is suggesting using it on plastic.

WD40 is superb at getting all the brake dust and chain lube off of your wheels.

Just because something is designed and sold as being for one particular thing it doesn't mean it's the only thing it's good at.

Post 30 by ktmguy,

#30
Post missing

This post could not be recovered from the original forum.

Post 31 by Twisted Jester,

#31
Post missing

This post could not be recovered from the original forum.

Post 32 by Twisted Jester,

#32
Post missing

This post could not be recovered from the original forum.

Post 33 by ktmguy,

#33
Post missing

This post could not be recovered from the original forum.

Post 34 by scamb66,

#34
Post missing

This post could not be recovered from the original forum.

Post 35 by Twisted Jester,

#35
Post missing

This post could not be recovered from the original forum.

Post 36 by Twisted Jester,

#36
Post missing

This post could not be recovered from the original forum.

Post 37 by Ducati Pete,

#37
Post missing

This post could not be recovered from the original forum.

Post 38 by ktmguy,

#38
Post missing

This post could not be recovered from the original forum.

Post 39 by Davo-Singapore,

#39
Post missing

This post could not be recovered from the original forum.

Post 40 by Ya Mother,

#40
Post missing

This post could not be recovered from the original forum.

Post 41 by Twisted Jester,

#41
http://www.s100.com/

I found this in a local bike shop and won't use anything else now. Spray your bike with it and then hose it off. Erm, that's it. It really couldn't be quicker or easier. Stunning results. Seems to add around 5bhp at the back wheel too.

Post 42 by Ya Mother,

#42
Post missing

This post could not be recovered from the original forum.

Post 43 by derbyduke,

#43
Post missing

This post could not be recovered from the original forum.

Post 44 by ktmguy,

#44
Post missing

This post could not be recovered from the original forum.

Post 45 by Agent Orange,

#45
Post missing

This post could not be recovered from the original forum.

Post 46 by Ya Mother,

#46
Post missing

This post could not be recovered from the original forum.

Post 47 by Don Mega,

#47
Post missing

This post could not be recovered from the original forum.

Post 48 by Ya Mother,

#48
"Water Dispersal 40". Developed by the Airo Space industry to disperse condensation and water from electric componets. Has some other unintened uses as well. Google it. Pretty interesting. Based from from fish oil. Even takes the sting out of ant bites. Check it out.

Steve

Post 49 by Petesbandit1200,

#49
Post missing

This post could not be recovered from the original forum.

End of archived topic · Posting is closedBack to top ↑
← Back to How to do it!