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Old Nov 1, 2009 | 12:51 PM
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Lemon pledge!!!
Seriously.
I too have a vivid black 07 SG.
I gotta know. Don't your bikes kinda smell, well, lemonly after using lemon pledge?
 
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Old Nov 9, 2009 | 01:16 PM
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its black ,sure is pretty when its clean
 
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Old Nov 9, 2009 | 01:30 PM
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A good coating of bugs will repel dust for the most part.
 
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Old Nov 9, 2009 | 01:54 PM
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Originally Posted by carpetride
I keep mine in a HD bubble. My garage is kept spotless and I have the an air recirculation and dehumidifying system to keep the air clean, dry and dust free. I only ride my bike the day after it rains to keep the dust to a minimum and then only early in the morning before the bugs come out. I stop every 10 miles to check for contaminants and to wipe down the tires.
But that's just me.
That is hilarious! But sadly, I am afraid it is more true than not for a lot of us!

The Wizard Products post is exactly what is wrong. Too many products!! Shouldn't need more than a good wax and something to use between the waxings.

{QUOTE} Uncle Scrooge: If cleaning it is enjoyable, I clean it. When it gets to be a chore, I don't. End of story.

I am trying to adopt the above philosophy! I've got the first part down, I just need to quit feeling quilty about the second part.
 
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Old Nov 9, 2009 | 02:04 PM
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Clean it IF I feel like it, but riding is way more fun!
 
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Old Nov 9, 2009 | 02:17 PM
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I live in Nevada the dust capitol of the west. All I have to do is wash the Red thing and the dust god says aha another one bites the "Dust"
 
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Besides, mine really shines under the dust, so no big deal.
 
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I use the quick detail spray in between wax jobs and it seems to keep the dust at bay.

HD has other colors?!!
 
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I let the wind blow it off.
 
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Originally Posted by carpetride
I keep mine in a HD bubble. My garage is kept spotless and I have the an air recirculation and dehumidifying system to keep the air clean, dry and dust free. I only ride my bike the day after it rains to keep the dust to a minimum and then only early in the morning before the bugs come out. I stop every 10 miles to check for contaminants and to wipe down the tires.
But that's just me.
You are kidding....right?
 
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