cleaning spoked wheels

any suggestions for getting a load of black crud off the rims of
spoked wheels, where the previous owner of a bike clearly hasn't
cleaned them in years?

I've always used Wonderwheels on alloys, but not sure if this is a go-
er on stainless rims/spokes?

--
d.

darsy wrote:
> any suggestions for getting a load of black crud off the rims of
> spoked wheels, where the previous owner of a bike clearly hasn't
> cleaned them in years?
>
> I've always used Wonderwheels on alloys, but not sure if this is a go-
> er on stainless rims/spokes?

Not sure I would put acid on them TBH. Halfords will probably do some spiffy
product but they also do a fine variety of wheel brushes that take care of
it nicely.

Alternatively "get a man in"

--
Hog
'03 ST4S '96 Bastard12 '89 R100RS '81 XS650 '78 RD400

darsy wrote:

> any suggestions for getting a load of black crud off the rims of
> spoked wheels, where the previous owner of a bike clearly hasn't
> cleaned them in years?
>
> I've always used Wonderwheels on alloys, but not sure if this is a go-
> er on stainless rims/spokes?

If this is the Tiger, the rims are alloy & the spokes non-stainless
steel, unless they've been replaced.

--
Krusty
www.MuddyStuff.co.uk
Off-Road Classifieds

'02 MV Senna '03 Tigtona 955i '96 Tiger '79 Fantic Hiro 250

On Jul 31, 9:43 am, "Krusty" <dontwant...@nowhere.invalid> wrote:
> darsy wrote:
> > any suggestions for getting a load of black crud off the rims of
> > spoked wheels, where the previous owner of a bike clearly hasn't
> > cleaned them in years?
>
> > I've always used Wonderwheels on alloys, but not sure if this is a go-
> > er on stainless rims/spokes?
>
> If this is the Tiger, the rims are alloy & the spokes non-stainless
> steel, unless they've been replaced.

it is the Tiger, and I'm pretty sure they're the standard wheels - I
assumed the rims where steel, rather than alloy for...well, no reason
at all, really. They're really absolutely bogging i.e. almost
completely covered in thick black greasy muck that's pressure-washer
resistant.

--
d.

Hog wrote:

> Another possibility would be crossing the Speedyspic with much Wonga
^^^^^^
> for one of his famous "2 Day Valets"
^^^^^

Not-so-Speedyspic?

--
Chris

On 31 Jul, 10:51, darsy <dar...@gmail.com> wrote:
> On Jul 31, 9:43 am, "Krusty" <dontwant...@nowhere.invalid> wrote:
>
> > darsy wrote:
> > > any suggestions for getting a load of black crud off the rims of
> > > spoked wheels, where the previous owner of a bike clearly hasn't
> > > cleaned them in years?
>
> > > I've always used Wonderwheels on alloys, but not sure if this is a go-
> > > er on stainless rims/spokes?
>
> > If this is the Tiger, the rims are alloy & the spokes non-stainless
> > steel, unless they've been replaced.
>
> it is the Tiger, and I'm pretty sure they're the standard wheels - I
> assumed the rims where steel, rather than alloy for...well, no reason
> at all, really. They're really absolutely bogging i.e. almost
> completely covered in thick black greasy muck that's pressure-washer
> resistant.
>
> --
> d.

Cif Oxy Gel - its feckin marvellous and £1.50 a bottle:
http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=98206

Steve

On Tue, 31 Jul 2007 09:51:49 -0000, darsy <darsyx@gmail.com> wrote:

>On Jul 31, 9:43 am, "Krusty" <dontwant...@nowhere.invalid> wrote:
>> darsy wrote:
>> > any suggestions for getting a load of black crud off the rims of
>> > spoked wheels, where the previous owner of a bike clearly hasn't
>> > cleaned them in years?
>>
>> > I've always used Wonderwheels on alloys, but not sure if this is a go-
>> > er on stainless rims/spokes?
>>
>> If this is the Tiger, the rims are alloy & the spokes non-stainless
>> steel, unless they've been replaced.
>
>it is the Tiger, and I'm pretty sure they're the standard wheels - I
>assumed the rims where steel, rather than alloy for...well, no reason
>at all, really. They're really absolutely bogging i.e. almost
>completely covered in thick black greasy muck that's pressure-washer
>resistant.

Start with a spray solvent like WD40 or better yet a specific
degreaser like Finish Line; sitrus-based, incredibly effective and
leaves no residue.
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/ProductDetai...dID=5110000141.

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\`\ | /`/ DS#8 BOTAFOT#3 SbS#2 UKRMMA#13 DFV#8 SKA#2 IBB#10
`\\ | //'
`\|/`
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On Jul 31, 9:40 am, "Hog" <hogS...@freenetCHIPS.co.uk> wrote:
> darsy wrote:
> > any suggestions for getting a load of black crud off the rims of
> > spoked wheels, where the previous owner of a bike clearly hasn't
> > cleaned them in years?
>
> > I've always used Wonderwheels on alloys, but not sure if this is a go-
> > er on stainless rims/spokes?
>
> Not sure I would put acid on them TBH. Halfords will probably do some spiffy
> product but they also do a fine variety of wheel brushes that take care of
> it nicely.

I'm a lazy twat.

> Alternatively "get a man in"

good call.

Whatever happened to that fella that would turn up and make your bike
like new for a couple of hundred smackers?

--
d.

On Jul 31, 10:03 am, "stevelou...@hotmail.com"
<stevelou...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> On 31 Jul, 10:51, darsy <dar...@gmail.com> wrote:

> > it is the Tiger, and I'm pretty sure they're the standard wheels - I
> > assumed the rims where steel, rather than alloy for...well, no reason
> > at all, really. They're really absolutely bogging i.e. almost
> > completely covered in thick black greasy muck that's pressure-washer
> > resistant.

> Cif Oxy Gel - its feckin marvellous and £1.50 a bottle:http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=98206

noted, ta, though the wheels on my Tiger are in a worse state than the
GS in that picture.

--
d.

On Jul 31, 10:03 am, Ace <see...@virgin.net> wrote:
> On Tue, 31 Jul 2007 09:51:49 -0000, darsy <dar...@gmail.com> wrote:
> >On Jul 31, 9:43 am, "Krusty" <dontwant...@nowhere.invalid> wrote:
> >> darsy wrote:
> >> > any suggestions for getting a load of black crud off the rims of
> >> > spoked wheels, where the previous owner of a bike clearly hasn't
> >> > cleaned them in years?
>
> >> > I've always used Wonderwheels on alloys, but not sure if this is a go-
> >> > er on stainless rims/spokes?
>
> >> If this is the Tiger, the rims are alloy & the spokes non-stainless
> >> steel, unless they've been replaced.
>
> >it is the Tiger, and I'm pretty sure they're the standard wheels - I
> >assumed the rims where steel, rather than alloy for...well, no reason
> >at all, really. They're really absolutely bogging i.e. almost
> >completely covered in thick black greasy muck that's pressure-washer
> >resistant.
>
> Start with a spray solvent like WD40 or better yet a specific
> degreaser like Finish Line; sitrus-based, incredibly effective and
> leaves no residue.http://www.wiggle.co.uk/ProductDetai...dID=5110000141.

ta.

--
d.

darsy wrote:

> Whatever happened to that fella that would turn up and make your bike
> like new for a couple of hundred smackers?

http://www.mo-clean.co.uk/

--
Chris

darsy wrote:
> any suggestions for getting a load of black crud off the rims of
> spoked wheels, where the previous owner of a bike clearly hasn't
> cleaned them in years?

TFR?

--
Eddie eddie@deguello.org

http://www.last.fm/group/ukrm

CT wrote:
> darsy wrote:
>
>> Whatever happened to that fella that would turn up and make your bike
>> like new for a couple of hundred smackers?
>
> http://www.mo-clean.co.uk/

There you go Darsy. £30 for a cleanup plus £20 for ally spoked wheel
polishing. Perfect.

Shame they don'y travel to Leeds.

--
Hog
'03 ST4S '96 Bastard12 '89 R100RS '81 XS650 '78 RD400

On Jul 31, 10:29 am, "CT" <m...@christrollen.co.uk> wrote:
> darsy wrote:
> > Whatever happened to that fella that would turn up and make your bike
> > like new for a couple of hundred smackers?
>
> http://www.mo-clean.co.uk/

that's the guy - cheers.

--
d.

On Tue, 31 Jul 2007 10:47:11 +0100, "Hog" <hogSPAM@freenetCHIPS.co.uk>
wrote:

>>> I've always used Wonderwheels on alloys, but not sure if this is a
>>> go- er on stainless rims/spokes?
>>
>> If this is the Tiger, the rims are alloy & the spokes non-stainless
>> steel, unless they've been replaced.
>
>If they are plain ally then deffo no strong acid.

Wonder Wheels isn't strong acid - it's weak acetic acid.

It's bloody designed for alloy wheels, FFS!
--
Champ
I don't know, but I been told, you never slow down, you never get old
ZX10R | GPz750turbo | GSX-R600 (race)
neal at champ dot org dot uk

On Jul 31, 11:25 am, Champ <n...@champ.org.uk> wrote:
> On Tue, 31 Jul 2007 10:47:11 +0100, "Hog" <hogS...@freenetCHIPS.co.uk>
> wrote:
>
> >>> I've always used Wonderwheels on alloys, but not sure if this is a
> >>> go- er on stainless rims/spokes?
>
> >> If this is the Tiger, the rims are alloy & the spokes non-stainless
> >> steel, unless they've been replaced.
>
> >If they are plain ally then deffo no strong acid.
>
> Wonder Wheels isn't strong acid - it's weak acetic acid.
>
> It's bloody designed for alloy wheels, FFS!

IIRC, it's designed for /lacquered/ alloy wheels - if the wheels are
scuffed or chips, it exacerbates the problem.

--
d.

darsy wrote:
> On Jul 31, 11:25 am, Champ <n...@champ.org.uk> wrote:
>> On Tue, 31 Jul 2007 10:47:11 +0100, "Hog"
>> <hogS...@freenetCHIPS.co.uk> wrote:
>>
>>>>> I've always used Wonderwheels on alloys, but not sure if this is a
>>>>> go- er on stainless rims/spokes?
>>
>>>> If this is the Tiger, the rims are alloy & the spokes non-stainless
>>>> steel, unless they've been replaced.
>>
>>> If they are plain ally then deffo no strong acid.
>>
>> Wonder Wheels isn't strong acid - it's weak acetic acid.
>>
>> It's bloody designed for alloy wheels, FFS!
>
> IIRC, it's designed for /lacquered/ alloy wheels - if the wheels are
> scuffed or chips, it exacerbates the problem.

Persactly. It is designed for car wheels, which are painted and/or
lacquered.
Put even weak acid on polished ally and it will react quickly enough. I
doubt the spoked rims are lacquered as they probably flex.

--
Hog
'03 ST4S '96 Bastard12 '89 R100RS '81 XS650 '78 RD400

darsy <darsyx@gmail.com> wrote:

> any suggestions for getting a load of black crud off the rims of
> spoked wheels, where the previous owner of a bike clearly hasn't
> cleaned them in years?
>
> I've always used Wonderwheels on alloys, but not sure if this is a go-
> er on stainless rims/spokes?
>
Gunk or Jizer or any similar degreaser, not the spray on-stuff, worked
in well with a paintbrush. And then hosepipe.

Easy.

--
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GAGARPHOF#30 GHPOTHUF#1 BOTAFOT#60
The bells, the bells.....

In article <1185876604.137284.128360@g4g2000hsf.googlegroups. com>, darsy wrote:
> On Jul 31, 9:40 am, "Hog" <hogS...@freenetCHIPS.co.uk> wrote:
>>
>> Not sure I would put acid on them TBH. Halfords will probably do some spiffy
>> product but they also do a fine variety of wheel brushes that take care of
>> it nicely.
>
> I'm a lazy twat.

As was the previous owner I suspect..

Phil.
--
Phil Launchbury, IT PHB
'I'm training the bats that live in my cube
to juggle mushrooms'

Ace wrote:
> Start with a spray solvent like WD40

this would be my suggestion
--
dog
sl1000 two#5

dog wrote:
> Ace wrote:
>> Start with a spray solvent like WD40
>
> this would be my suggestion

You have to keep that off the tyres, discs and pads though which is a tad
awkward. Anyway we know he will "get the man in" now.

--
Hog
'03 ST4S '96 Bastard12 '89 R100RS '81 XS650 '78 RD400

On 31 Jul, 10:47, "Hog" <hogS...@freenetCHIPS.co.uk> wrote:

> Another possibility would be crossing the Speedyspic with much Wonga for one
> of his famous "2 Day Valets"

You mean the SpeedySpic deep clean, as worked on Elly's 9R? It sounds
like it'll take 2 days too

--
Lozzo

speedyspic@googlemail.com wrote:
> On 31 Jul, 10:47, "Hog" <hogS...@freenetCHIPS.co.uk> wrote:
>
>> Another possibility would be crossing the Speedyspic with much Wonga
>> for one of his famous "2 Day Valets"
>
> You mean the SpeedySpic deep clean, as worked on Elly's 9R? It sounds
> like it'll take 2 days too

Exactly that one!
I'd still like the B12 doing to see whether I want to keep it or sell.

--
Hog
'03 ST4S '96 Bastard12 '89 R100RS '81 XS650 '78 RD400

Champ wrote:
> On Tue, 31 Jul 2007 10:47:11 +0100, "Hog" <hogSPAM@freenetCHIPS.co.uk>
> wrote:
>
>>>> I've always used Wonderwheels on alloys, but not sure if this is a
>>>> go- er on stainless rims/spokes?
>>>
>>> If this is the Tiger, the rims are alloy & the spokes non-stainless
>>> steel, unless they've been replaced.
>>
>> If they are plain ally then deffo no strong acid.
>
> Wonder Wheels isn't strong acid - it's weak acetic acid.
>
> It's bloody designed for alloy wheels, FFS!

<staggers out to shed>

"This product is formulated for use on lacquered alloy wheels, steel wheels
and plastic wheel trims."

"This product is not suitable for chrome plated wheels, un-lacquered wheels
or wheels with damaged lacquer or split rims."

--
platypus

"fastidious and precise"

platypus wrote:

> <staggers out to shed>
>
> "This product is formulated for use on lacquered alloy wheels, steel wheels
> and plastic wheel trims."
>
> "This product is not suitable for chrome plated wheels, un-lacquered wheels
> or wheels with damaged lacquer or split rims."

But which mixer works best with it?

ginge wrote:
> platypus wrote:
>
>> <staggers out to shed>
>>
>> "This product is formulated for use on lacquered alloy wheels, steel wheels
>> and plastic wheel trims."
>>
>> "This product is not suitable for chrome plated wheels, un-lacquered wheels
>> or wheels with damaged lacquer or split rims."
>
> But which mixer works best with it?

Schhh...

--
Eddie eddie@deguello.org

http://www.last.fm/group/ukrm

ginge wrote:
> platypus wrote:
>
>> <staggers out to shed>
>>
>> "This product is formulated for use on lacquered alloy wheels, steel
>> wheels and plastic wheel trims."
>>
>> "This product is not suitable for chrome plated wheels, un-lacquered
>> wheels or wheels with damaged lacquer or split rims."
>
> But which mixer works best with it?

Ginger ale.

--
platypus

"fastidious and precise"

Champ wrote:
> On Tue, 31 Jul 2007 10:47:11 +0100, "Hog" <hogSPAM@freenetCHIPS.co.uk>
> wrote:
>
>>>> I've always used Wonderwheels on alloys, but not sure if this is a
>>>> go- er on stainless rims/spokes?
>>> If this is the Tiger, the rims are alloy & the spokes non-stainless
>>> steel, unless they've been replaced.
>> If they are plain ally then deffo no strong acid.
>
> Wonder Wheels isn't strong acid - it's weak acetic acid.

Formic ITYF

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On Tue, 31 Jul 2007 22:43:26 GMT, "platypus"
<monotreme@blueyonder.co.uk> wrote:

>>>>> I've always used Wonderwheels on alloys, but not sure if this is a
>>>>> go- er on stainless rims/spokes?
>>>>
>>>> If this is the Tiger, the rims are alloy & the spokes non-stainless
>>>> steel, unless they've been replaced.
>>>
>>> If they are plain ally then deffo no strong acid.
>>
>> Wonder Wheels isn't strong acid - it's weak acetic acid.
>>
>> It's bloody designed for alloy wheels, FFS!
>
><staggers out to shed>
>
>"This product is formulated for use on lacquered alloy wheels, steel wheels
>and plastic wheel trims."
>
>"This product is not suitable for chrome plated wheels, un-lacquered wheels
>or wheels with damaged lacquer or split rims."

<laces up orthopedic shoes>
--
Champ
I don't know, but I been told, you never slow down, you never get old
ZX10R | GPz750turbo | GSX-R600 (race)
neal at champ dot org dot uk

On Aug 1, 7:30 am, Catman <cat...@rustcuore-sportivo.co.uk> wrote:
> Champ wrote:
> > On Tue, 31 Jul 2007 10:47:11 +0100, "Hog" <hogS...@freenetCHIPS.co.uk>
> > wrote:
>
> >>>> I've always used Wonderwheels on alloys, but not sure if this is a
> >>>> go- er on stainless rims/spokes?
> >>> If this is the Tiger, the rims are alloy & the spokes non-stainless
> >>> steel, unless they've been replaced.
> >> If they are plain ally then deffo no strong acid.
>
> > Wonder Wheels isn't strong acid - it's weak acetic acid.
>
> Formic ITYF

it's made from ants?

--
d.

darsy wrote:
> On Aug 1, 7:30 am, Catman <cat...@rustcuore-sportivo.co.uk> wrote:
>> Champ wrote:
>>> On Tue, 31 Jul 2007 10:47:11 +0100, "Hog" <hogS...@freenetCHIPS.co.uk>
>>> wrote:
>>>>>> I've always used Wonderwheels on alloys, but not sure if this is a
>>>>>> go- er on stainless rims/spokes?
>>>>> If this is the Tiger, the rims are alloy & the spokes non-stainless
>>>>> steel, unless they've been replaced.
>>>> If they are plain ally then deffo no strong acid.
>>> Wonder Wheels isn't strong acid - it's weak acetic acid.
>> Formic ITYF
>
> it's made from ants?

Ant milk I would assume.......

--
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Tyger, Tyger Burning Bright (Remove rust to reply)
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Triumph Sprint ST 1050: It's blue, see.
www.cuore-sportivo.co.uk

On Wed, 01 Aug 2007 11:38:16 GMT, Catman
<catman@rustcuore-sportivo.co.uk> wrote:

>darsy wrote:
>> On Aug 1, 7:30 am, Catman <cat...@rustcuore-sportivo.co.uk> wrote:

>>> Formic ITYF
>>
>> it's made from ants?
>
>Ant milk I would assume.......

Sounds like a job for Mike Buckley....

--
Pip: B12

Pip wrote:
> On Wed, 01 Aug 2007 11:38:16 GMT, Catman
> <catman@rustcuore-sportivo.co.uk> wrote:
>
>> darsy wrote:
>>> On Aug 1, 7:30 am, Catman <cat...@rustcuore-sportivo.co.uk> wrote:
>
>>>> Formic ITYF
>>> it's made from ants?
>> Ant milk I would assume.......
>
> Sounds like a job for Mike Buckley....
>

Shame Steve Irwin is no longer around.....

--
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Tyger, Tyger Burning Bright (Remove rust to reply)
116 Giulietta 3.0l Sprint 1.7 156 TS 166 V6 2.5 145 2.0 Cloverleaf
Triumph Sprint ST 1050: It's blue, see.
www.cuore-sportivo.co.uk

	#1
darsy	cleaning spoked wheels any suggestions for getting a load of black crud off the rims of spoked wheels, where the previous owner of a bike clearly hasn't cleaned them in years? I've always used Wonderwheels on alloys, but not sure if this is a go- er on stainless rims/spokes? -- d.

	#2
Hog	Re: cleaning spoked wheels darsy wrote: > any suggestions for getting a load of black crud off the rims of > spoked wheels, where the previous owner of a bike clearly hasn't > cleaned them in years? > > I've always used Wonderwheels on alloys, but not sure if this is a go- > er on stainless rims/spokes? Not sure I would put acid on them TBH. Halfords will probably do some spiffy product but they also do a fine variety of wheel brushes that take care of it nicely. Alternatively "get a man in" -- Hog '03 ST4S '96 Bastard12 '89 R100RS '81 XS650 '78 RD400

	#3
Krusty	Re: cleaning spoked wheels darsy wrote: > any suggestions for getting a load of black crud off the rims of > spoked wheels, where the previous owner of a bike clearly hasn't > cleaned them in years? > > I've always used Wonderwheels on alloys, but not sure if this is a go- > er on stainless rims/spokes? If this is the Tiger, the rims are alloy & the spokes non-stainless steel, unless they've been replaced. -- Krusty www.MuddyStuff.co.uk Off-Road Classifieds '02 MV Senna '03 Tigtona 955i '96 Tiger '79 Fantic Hiro 250

	#4
darsy	Re: cleaning spoked wheels On Jul 31, 9:43 am, "Krusty" <dontwant...@nowhere.invalid> wrote: > darsy wrote: > > any suggestions for getting a load of black crud off the rims of > > spoked wheels, where the previous owner of a bike clearly hasn't > > cleaned them in years? > > > I've always used Wonderwheels on alloys, but not sure if this is a go- > > er on stainless rims/spokes? > > If this is the Tiger, the rims are alloy & the spokes non-stainless > steel, unless they've been replaced. it is the Tiger, and I'm pretty sure they're the standard wheels - I assumed the rims where steel, rather than alloy for...well, no reason at all, really. They're really absolutely bogging i.e. almost completely covered in thick black greasy muck that's pressure-washer resistant. -- d.

	#5
CT	Re: cleaning spoked wheels Hog wrote: > Another possibility would be crossing the Speedyspic with much Wonga ^^^^^^ > for one of his famous "2 Day Valets" ^^^^^ Not-so-Speedyspic? -- Chris

	#6
steveloukes@hotmail.com	Re: cleaning spoked wheels On 31 Jul, 10:51, darsy <dar...@gmail.com> wrote: > On Jul 31, 9:43 am, "Krusty" <dontwant...@nowhere.invalid> wrote: > > > darsy wrote: > > > any suggestions for getting a load of black crud off the rims of > > > spoked wheels, where the previous owner of a bike clearly hasn't > > > cleaned them in years? > > > > I've always used Wonderwheels on alloys, but not sure if this is a go- > > > er on stainless rims/spokes? > > > If this is the Tiger, the rims are alloy & the spokes non-stainless > > steel, unless they've been replaced. > > it is the Tiger, and I'm pretty sure they're the standard wheels - I > assumed the rims where steel, rather than alloy for...well, no reason > at all, really. They're really absolutely bogging i.e. almost > completely covered in thick black greasy muck that's pressure-washer > resistant. > > -- > d. Cif Oxy Gel - its feckin marvellous and £1.50 a bottle: http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=98206 Steve

	#7
Ace	Re: cleaning spoked wheels On Tue, 31 Jul 2007 09:51:49 -0000, darsy <darsyx@gmail.com> wrote: >On Jul 31, 9:43 am, "Krusty" <dontwant...@nowhere.invalid> wrote: >> darsy wrote: >> > any suggestions for getting a load of black crud off the rims of >> > spoked wheels, where the previous owner of a bike clearly hasn't >> > cleaned them in years? >> >> > I've always used Wonderwheels on alloys, but not sure if this is a go- >> > er on stainless rims/spokes? >> >> If this is the Tiger, the rims are alloy & the spokes non-stainless >> steel, unless they've been replaced. > >it is the Tiger, and I'm pretty sure they're the standard wheels - I >assumed the rims where steel, rather than alloy for...well, no reason >at all, really. They're really absolutely bogging i.e. almost >completely covered in thick black greasy muck that's pressure-washer >resistant. Start with a spray solvent like WD40 or better yet a specific degreaser like Finish Line; sitrus-based, incredibly effective and leaves no residue. http://www.wiggle.co.uk/ProductDetai...dID=5110000141. -- _______ ..'_/_\|_\_'. Ace (brucedotrogers a.t rochedotcom) \`\ \| /`/ DS#8 BOTAFOT#3 SbS#2 UKRMMA#13 DFV#8 SKA#2 IBB#10 `\\ \| //' `\\|/` `

	#12
Eddie	Re: cleaning spoked wheels darsy wrote: > any suggestions for getting a load of black crud off the rims of > spoked wheels, where the previous owner of a bike clearly hasn't > cleaned them in years? TFR? -- Eddie eddie@deguello.org http://www.last.fm/group/ukrm

	#13
Hog	Re: cleaning spoked wheels CT wrote: > darsy wrote: > >> Whatever happened to that fella that would turn up and make your bike >> like new for a couple of hundred smackers? > > http://www.mo-clean.co.uk/ There you go Darsy. £30 for a cleanup plus £20 for ally spoked wheel polishing. Perfect. Shame they don'y travel to Leeds. -- Hog '03 ST4S '96 Bastard12 '89 R100RS '81 XS650 '78 RD400

	#15
Champ	Re: cleaning spoked wheels On Tue, 31 Jul 2007 10:47:11 +0100, "Hog" <hogSPAM@freenetCHIPS.co.uk> wrote: >>> I've always used Wonderwheels on alloys, but not sure if this is a >>> go- er on stainless rims/spokes? >> >> If this is the Tiger, the rims are alloy & the spokes non-stainless >> steel, unless they've been replaced. > >If they are plain ally then deffo no strong acid. Wonder Wheels isn't strong acid - it's weak acetic acid. It's bloody designed for alloy wheels, FFS! -- Champ I don't know, but I been told, you never slow down, you never get old ZX10R \| GPz750turbo \| GSX-R600 (race) neal at champ dot org dot uk

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The Older Gentleman	Re: cleaning spoked wheels darsy <darsyx@gmail.com> wrote: > any suggestions for getting a load of black crud off the rims of > spoked wheels, where the previous owner of a bike clearly hasn't > cleaned them in years? > > I've always used Wonderwheels on alloys, but not sure if this is a go- > er on stainless rims/spokes? > Gunk or Jizer or any similar degreaser, not the spray on-stuff, worked in well with a paintbrush. And then hosepipe. Easy. -- K1100LT 955i 750SS CB400F CD250 CM200 SL125 GAGARPHOF#30 GHPOTHUF#1 BOTAFOT#60 The bells, the bells.....

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Phil Launchbury	Re: cleaning spoked wheels In article <1185876604.137284.128360@g4g2000hsf.googlegroups. com>, darsy wrote: > On Jul 31, 9:40 am, "Hog" <hogS...@freenetCHIPS.co.uk> wrote: >> >> Not sure I would put acid on them TBH. Halfords will probably do some spiffy >> product but they also do a fine variety of wheel brushes that take care of >> it nicely. > > I'm a lazy twat. As was the previous owner I suspect.. Phil. -- Phil Launchbury, IT PHB 'I'm training the bats that live in my cube to juggle mushrooms'

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dog	Re: cleaning spoked wheels Ace wrote: > Start with a spray solvent like WD40 this would be my suggestion -- dog sl1000 two#5

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Hog	Re: cleaning spoked wheels dog wrote: > Ace wrote: >> Start with a spray solvent like WD40 > > this would be my suggestion You have to keep that off the tyres, discs and pads though which is a tad awkward. Anyway we know he will "get the man in" now. -- Hog '03 ST4S '96 Bastard12 '89 R100RS '81 XS650 '78 RD400

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speedyspic@googlemail.com	Re: cleaning spoked wheels On 31 Jul, 10:47, "Hog" <hogS...@freenetCHIPS.co.uk> wrote: > Another possibility would be crossing the Speedyspic with much Wonga for one > of his famous "2 Day Valets" You mean the SpeedySpic deep clean, as worked on Elly's 9R? It sounds like it'll take 2 days too -- Lozzo

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Hog	Re: cleaning spoked wheels speedyspic@googlemail.com wrote: > On 31 Jul, 10:47, "Hog" <hogS...@freenetCHIPS.co.uk> wrote: > >> Another possibility would be crossing the Speedyspic with much Wonga >> for one of his famous "2 Day Valets" > > You mean the SpeedySpic deep clean, as worked on Elly's 9R? It sounds > like it'll take 2 days too Exactly that one! I'd still like the B12 doing to see whether I want to keep it or sell. -- Hog '03 ST4S '96 Bastard12 '89 R100RS '81 XS650 '78 RD400

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platypus	Re: cleaning spoked wheels Champ wrote: > On Tue, 31 Jul 2007 10:47:11 +0100, "Hog" <hogSPAM@freenetCHIPS.co.uk> > wrote: > >>>> I've always used Wonderwheels on alloys, but not sure if this is a >>>> go- er on stainless rims/spokes? >>> >>> If this is the Tiger, the rims are alloy & the spokes non-stainless >>> steel, unless they've been replaced. >> >> If they are plain ally then deffo no strong acid. > > Wonder Wheels isn't strong acid - it's weak acetic acid. > > It's bloody designed for alloy wheels, FFS! <staggers out to shed> "This product is formulated for use on lacquered alloy wheels, steel wheels and plastic wheel trims." "This product is not suitable for chrome plated wheels, un-lacquered wheels or wheels with damaged lacquer or split rims." -- platypus "fastidious and precise"

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ginge	Re: cleaning spoked wheels platypus wrote: > <staggers out to shed> > > "This product is formulated for use on lacquered alloy wheels, steel wheels > and plastic wheel trims." > > "This product is not suitable for chrome plated wheels, un-lacquered wheels > or wheels with damaged lacquer or split rims." But which mixer works best with it?

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Eddie	Re: cleaning spoked wheels ginge wrote: > platypus wrote: > >> <staggers out to shed> >> >> "This product is formulated for use on lacquered alloy wheels, steel wheels >> and plastic wheel trims." >> >> "This product is not suitable for chrome plated wheels, un-lacquered wheels >> or wheels with damaged lacquer or split rims." > > But which mixer works best with it? Schhh... -- Eddie eddie@deguello.org http://www.last.fm/group/ukrm

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Catman	Re: cleaning spoked wheels Champ wrote: > On Tue, 31 Jul 2007 10:47:11 +0100, "Hog" <hogSPAM@freenetCHIPS.co.uk> > wrote: > >>>> I've always used Wonderwheels on alloys, but not sure if this is a >>>> go- er on stainless rims/spokes? >>> If this is the Tiger, the rims are alloy & the spokes non-stainless >>> steel, unless they've been replaced. >> If they are plain ally then deffo no strong acid. > > Wonder Wheels isn't strong acid - it's weak acetic acid. Formic ITYF -- Catman MIB#14 SKoGA#6 TEAR#4 BOTAFOF#38 Apostle#21 COSOC#3 Tyger, Tyger Burning Bright (Remove rust to reply) 116 Giulietta 3.0l Sprint 1.7 156 TS 166 V6 2.5 145 2.0 Cloverleaf Triumph Sprint ST 1050: It's blue, see. www.cuore-sportivo.co.uk

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darsy	Re: cleaning spoked wheels On Aug 1, 7:30 am, Catman <cat...@rustcuore-sportivo.co.uk> wrote: > Champ wrote: > > On Tue, 31 Jul 2007 10:47:11 +0100, "Hog" <hogS...@freenetCHIPS.co.uk> > > wrote: > > >>>> I've always used Wonderwheels on alloys, but not sure if this is a > >>>> go- er on stainless rims/spokes? > >>> If this is the Tiger, the rims are alloy & the spokes non-stainless > >>> steel, unless they've been replaced. > >> If they are plain ally then deffo no strong acid. > > > Wonder Wheels isn't strong acid - it's weak acetic acid. > > Formic ITYF it's made from ants? -- d.

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Pip	Re: cleaning spoked wheels On Wed, 01 Aug 2007 11:38:16 GMT, Catman <catman@rustcuore-sportivo.co.uk> wrote: >darsy wrote: >> On Aug 1, 7:30 am, Catman <cat...@rustcuore-sportivo.co.uk> wrote: >>> Formic ITYF >> >> it's made from ants? > >Ant milk I would assume....... Sounds like a job for Mike Buckley.... -- Pip: B12

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Catman	Re: cleaning spoked wheels Pip wrote: > On Wed, 01 Aug 2007 11:38:16 GMT, Catman > <catman@rustcuore-sportivo.co.uk> wrote: > >> darsy wrote: >>> On Aug 1, 7:30 am, Catman <cat...@rustcuore-sportivo.co.uk> wrote: > >>>> Formic ITYF >>> it's made from ants? >> Ant milk I would assume....... > > Sounds like a job for Mike Buckley.... > Shame Steve Irwin is no longer around..... -- Catman MIB#14 SKoGA#6 TEAR#4 BOTAFOF#38 Apostle#21 COSOC#3 Tyger, Tyger Burning Bright (Remove rust to reply) 116 Giulietta 3.0l Sprint 1.7 156 TS 166 V6 2.5 145 2.0 Cloverleaf Triumph Sprint ST 1050: It's blue, see. www.cuore-sportivo.co.uk