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Old 04-21-2010 | 11:40 AM
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Default Dust/dirt sticking to my ultra

I have a New 2010 Ultra.. I leave the house and the bike is super clean..when I return it looks like ive been through a dust storm.. I have sealed the paint with an industrial "teflon" based paint sealant... and still the dirt just clings to the paint...any suggestions would be appreciated
 
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Old 04-21-2010 | 11:46 AM
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I'd suggest you get used to it! My Ultra is vivid black and, just to add insult to injury, I added wide whitewalls. Constantly cleaning the darn thing but, luckily, it's a labor of love.
 
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Old 04-21-2010 | 11:48 AM
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Not much you can do lol.. This what happens to all of us!
 
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Old 04-21-2010 | 11:57 AM
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My 2010 EGC in vivid black is like a dust magnet, especially the saddlebags. The rear wheel picks up a lot of dust too.
 
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Old 04-21-2010 | 12:00 PM
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That is part of riding! Plain an simple. The only way to keep it spotless is not to ride it and keep it under cover in a sealed cover.
 
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Old 04-21-2010 | 12:03 PM
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Your not riding fast enough. If you ride fast enough, the dust won't stick.
 
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Old 04-21-2010 | 12:05 PM
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Get rid of the POS.
 
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Old 04-21-2010 | 12:06 PM
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1. Don't worry to much about how it looks. To everyone else it looks clean.
2. Forget the fancy stuff, use pledge furniture polish.
 
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Old 04-21-2010 | 12:11 PM
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I like the "ride faster than dirt" answer.... Pledge wont work on the Teflon Sealant,... I was hoping someone would be using a product that repels the dirt better, so it looks like ride like hell, and keep washing... no rest for the weary....
 
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Old 04-21-2010 | 12:29 PM
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Buy a Honda!

Seriously, Its Electrified, that why it called an Electra Glide.

Really just glad to hear there are other **** clean freaks out thesr besides me.

Ride On.......
 


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