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diamond_jim · 05-18-2008, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle B

Ok I've washed the damn bike!

Can't tell that it rides or runs any better.

But it does smell like Lemon Pledge now!

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Hmmm... pledge must work only on blue bikes.

geoffsimpson · 05-20-2008, 11:46 AM

I gotta tell yah, i'm really shocked at how well this works?! I've been throwing good money after bad on all my sprays and detailing kits when what I needed was in the hal closet!!??

IDIOTIDIOTIDIOT!!!

Low&Slow · 05-20-2008, 08:52 PM

My new bike is looking pretty nasty but I don't have time to wash it. I'm looking forward to trying the pledge thing.

AZRyder · 05-21-2008, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by DrBob

I've been using Pledge for years- great stuff. I can't say I keep my bikes real clean, but I do keep them presentable. Especially the shovelhead- I figure after 250,000 miles it has earned the right to a bath every now and then.

Does it work better than the Honda spray cleaner? I've used that for years. Never thought of using Pledge but I'm going to pickup a can on the way home lol.

JHoke · 08-27-2008, 10:04 AM

SONOFA...

I went out this week and bought some spray detailer before reading this... all I needed was to confiscate some of the contents of my wife's cleaning basket?!?

:Facepalm:

I am gonna go give this a try tonight when I get home, I have an 80mi commute on I80 through NJ into PA... should get dirty enough to clean

AZRyder · 08-27-2008, 10:59 AM

It works great. And I noticed it doesn't get as dusty when sitting in my garage for a day or 2.

jdw82 · 08-29-2008, 02:15 PM

I use it and it works great. I put down a good coat of turtle wax and use the Lemon Pledge for touch up and general cleaning. I use it on the windscreen, chrome, paint, and tires, and I don't even have to buy it because the wife always has some..

Rebel Rider · 09-05-2008, 01:10 PM

Myself I think a clean m/c is is a way of show pride of ownership. I don't even like my m/c to have dust on it. After the lawn guys get done mowing the yard there is always that bit dust & stuff blowing around, which seems to be on the m/c. I always I'm wiping it down to get the dust off. I will give the lemon pledge a try as it will be nice just to wipe it down shine & smell clean

Gixxerman · 09-05-2008, 01:53 PM

Some just polish their
bike at the weekend,
others prefer to ride...

Btw, is it this one yer talkin' 'bout http://www.instawares.com/18-oz-lemo...4430jd.0.7.htm ?

jjzeal · 10-06-2008, 03:17 AM

hey simpson, thank you so much for the valuable cleaning tips...especially the pledge. i've been a fan of w-d for years but had never heard of all the uses (and safe uses) for pledge. i actually have some in the cabinet and can't wait to put it to a better use. again, thanks.

geoffsimpson · 10-06-2008, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jjzeal

hey simpson, thank you so much for the valuable cleaning tips...especially the pledge. i've been a fan of w-d for years but had never heard of all the uses (and safe uses) for pledge. i actually have some in the cabinet and can't wait to put it to a better use. again, thanks.

My pleasure. I'm a helper

OcRider · 11-18-2008, 01:20 PM

Well just went out and tried the Pledge thing and it does really work... The local bee population really seemed to enjoy it as well... I didn't put it on the seat though I'm afraid my ass will slide off....

OcRider · 11-18-2008, 01:23 PM

Not sure about the windshield though... I just got a 17" Memphis Fat for my bike. Haven't installed it yet but the instructions say ONLY use warm water and dish soap. Any thoughts?

chiddly · 11-18-2008, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OcRider

Well just went out and tried the Pledge thing and it does really work... The local bee population really seemed to enjoy it as well... I didn't put it on the seat though I'm afraid my ass will slide off....

Do not wear wool pants while snowmobiling, your ass will slide off

bucky04 · 11-18-2008, 08:32 PM

It stays pretty wet up here in Wa state so I will definitely try both this weekend. Anything to help keep it clean, work smarter not harder...

warhoop63 · 11-21-2008, 06:05 AM

I gotta try this. I hate cleaning the windshield, worried about scratching the thing.

05-20-2008, 11:46 AM	#22 (permalink)
geoffsimpson Throttle Jockey Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: Grey, not silver, GREY 2006 Suzuki Boulevard M50 * 1983 GS750E Cafe Racer project Location: Prince George BC Posts: 3,126	I gotta tell yah, i'm really shocked at how well this works?! I've been throwing good money after bad on all my sprays and detailing kits when what I needed was in the hal closet!!?? IDIOTIDIOTIDIOT!!! __________________ Please Note: All opinions contained herein are worth exactly what you paid for them. It's true that every time you hear a bell ring, an angel gets its wings... But what they don't tell you is that every time you hear a mouse trap "snap", and Angel gets set on fire... Grey * De-badged * V & H Straightshots w/ Thunder-Monster Baffles and Billet Hot-Tips * POWAH COMMANDAH!! * Kury Wide Style Levers * Kury Zombie Pegs (what's left of them) * Johnskit Forward Controls * Johnskit 2.5" Lowering Kit * Carbon Fibre-esque Trim kit * your mom * Memphis Shades HellCat windshield * Passenger Backrest * Baddass MO-FO behind the bars * Metz 880's w/ lettering * Flamed Thunder MFG Teardrop Intake *

05-20-2008, 08:52 PM	#23 (permalink)
Low&Slow Fifth gear streak Joined: Sep 2006 Bike: 07 Vulcan 1600 Classic Location: Bell City, Louisiana Posts: 1,491	My new bike is looking pretty nasty but I don't have time to wash it. I'm looking forward to trying the pledge thing. __________________ I believe that sex is the most beautiful, wholesome, natural thing money can buy.Steve Martin

08-27-2008, 10:59 AM	#26 (permalink)
AZRyder Sit speling cheker Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: Suzuki C90T Location: Chandler Arizona Posts: 1,714	It works great. And I noticed it doesn't get as dusty when sitting in my garage for a day or 2. __________________ -------------------------------------------------- I don't care if it's the unholy four, John Wayne and Dorothy Lamour I just don't wanna talk to him now......

08-29-2008, 02:15 PM	#27 (permalink)
jdw82 Fender Buffer Joined: May 2007 Bike: 2007 C50T Location: Gainesville Ga. Posts: 409	I use it and it works great. I put down a good coat of turtle wax and use the Lemon Pledge for touch up and general cleaning. I use it on the windscreen, chrome, paint, and tires, and I don't even have to buy it because the wife always has some.. __________________ "Go Steelers"

10-06-2008, 03:17 AM	#30 (permalink)
jjzeal Where Am I ? Joined: Aug 2008 Bike: '07 ninja 650r Location: clinton, louisiana. (near baton rouge) Posts: 40	thank you hey simpson, thank you so much for the valuable cleaning tips...especially the pledge. i've been a fan of w-d for years but had never heard of all the uses (and safe uses) for pledge. i actually have some in the cabinet and can't wait to put it to a better use. again, thanks.

08-27-2008, 10:04 AM	#25 (permalink)
JHoke Found second gear by accident Joined: Aug 2008 Bike: 2007 Star Stratoliner Midnight Location: North East Pennsylvania Posts: 333	SONOFA... I went out this week and bought some spray detailer before reading this... all I needed was to confiscate some of the contents of my wife's cleaning basket?!? :Facepalm: I am gonna go give this a try tonight when I get home, I have an 80mi commute on I80 through NJ into PA... should get dirty enough to clean

09-05-2008, 01:10 PM	#28 (permalink)
Rebel Rider Newbie Joined: Sep 2008 Bike: Honda Rebel Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 21	Myself I think a clean m/c is is a way of show pride of ownership. I don't even like my m/c to have dust on it. After the lawn guys get done mowing the yard there is always that bit dust & stuff blowing around, which seems to be on the m/c. I always I'm wiping it down to get the dust off. I will give the lemon pledge a try as it will be nice just to wipe it down shine & smell clean

11-18-2008, 01:20 PM	#32 (permalink)
OcRider Newbie Joined: Nov 2008 Bike: 2008 Honda Shadow Aero 750 Location: Dana Point, CA Posts: 17	Well just went out and tried the Pledge thing and it does really work... The local bee population really seemed to enjoy it as well... I didn't put it on the seat though I'm afraid my ass will slide off.... Last edited by OcRider; 11-18-2008 at 01:20 PM. Reason: typo

11-18-2008, 01:23 PM	#33 (permalink)
OcRider Newbie Joined: Nov 2008 Bike: 2008 Honda Shadow Aero 750 Location: Dana Point, CA Posts: 17	Not sure about the windshield though... I just got a 17" Memphis Fat for my bike. Haven't installed it yet but the instructions say ONLY use warm water and dish soap. Any thoughts?

11-18-2008, 08:32 PM	#35 (permalink)
bucky04 Newbie Joined: Aug 2008 Bike: 2008 Suzuki Boulevard C50 Location: Key Pennisula, Wa. Posts: 23	It stays pretty wet up here in Wa state so I will definitely try both this weekend. Anything to help keep it clean, work smarter not harder...

11-21-2008, 06:05 AM	#36 (permalink)
warhoop63 Seat Tester Joined: Sep 2008 Bike: 2008 Heritage Softail Location: Northwest Georgia Posts: 57	I gotta try this. I hate cleaning the windshield, worried about scratching the thing. __________________ "YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE SCARED TO GET HURT!"

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