I've been cleaning.

[James Deuce]

Lovely evening it was, so I did one of my favourite things and cleanied the new 2nd hand bike.

Mother's alloy cleaner is good stuff.

Centre stand's rule too, and it is incredibly easy to use the one on the CB. Only need one finger under the footrest hanger to lift it up and over, combined with the downward push with the foot on the stand lever. Then, wet, dry, polish, lube, scrub, polish, buff, protective tape so the tailpack won't scratch the paint. Great fun.

[Zed]

Lovely evening it was, so I did one of my favourite things and cleanied the new 2nd hand bike.Cool, now you have the luxury of *choosing* when you reach for the keys!

I'm happy for you, tidy looking specimen too Jim!! :niceone:

[hXc]

What's with the duct tape may I ask?

[James Deuce]

Stops the bungies on the tailpack from scratching the paint.

[justsomeguy]

Congrats on the new bike Jim2 :done:

You likely to be coming anywhere here in the future?? I still owe you that coffee and cake for all the help you gave me when I was looking for a job. :)

[James Deuce]

I'll be going up to Auckland Labour Weekend I think. Feel like a decent ride.

[froggyfrenchman]

Youuse auto-sol on the alloy? Thats as good as it gets!

[justsomeguy]

I'll be going up to Auckland Labour Weekend I think. Feel like a decent ride.

Sweet - drop me a PM then. :niceone:

[James Deuce]

I like the Mother's stuff better. Probably Autosol in a different package with the appropriate license fee added.

[inlinefour]

I need to get myself some of that cleaner I think for my next project. :niceone:
Can someone please tell me where I can purchase Mother's alloy cleaner? Hardware shop, Auto 1, Supercheap?

[madboy]

My partners comment as I looked at the pictures "What the hell is that thing?" "It's Jim2's new bike"... "But hasn't he got like a flash bike?" "Yeah, the purple and green one in the corner of Pic 1"

I'm making mental notes of picture two so that I remember to slow and say hi on the mway now...

[Sniper]

Looks good mate

[Biff]

I love my centre stand.

Nice shiny machine Jim.

[Slingshot]

I think I missed something here...when did you get this little beast?

[oscar the cat]

I need to get myself some of that cleaner I think for my next project. :niceone:
Can someone please tell me where I can purchase Mother's alloy cleaner? Hardware shop, Auto 1, Supercheap?
repco cary the range of mothers products

[James Deuce]

I think I missed something here...when did you get this little beast?

Picked it up on the weekend. Wanted a commuter that didn't involve a couple of grands panel damage in the event of a small bingle, and one that didn't cost $70 a fortnight in gas alone. Plus I like riding to and from work. Clears the head.

[Hitcher]

It looks even nicer now! Do I detect a net reduction in appliques?

[James Deuce]

Yes. There are less stickers, but I left the THC one on the front mudguard and the KB one on.

[jrandom]

what a lovely little bike.

and all proper bikers ride to work, glad too see you figured this out mr jim.

[Sniper]

Bit hard to ride the Spagthorpe then Ms Fish? The bike does look great though Jim!

[jrandom]

Bit hard to ride the Spagthorpe then Ms Fish?

I'll thank you not to impune my fine example of british motorcycle engineering, squid boy.

[Sniper]

I'll thank you not to impune my fine example of british motorcycle engineering, squid boy.

I'll take the squid boy as an insult then? Besides, I never critisised the mighty wheezehound.

[Pwalo]

Nice bike Jim. I wondered how long it would be before you succumbed and bought a commuter.

I've been using the Mothers range for a while now. Their pure canuba wax is really good for metal work. If you want to give the bike a quick clean up after commuting try using the Pledge wipes from the supermarket. Work really well removing chain oil from the rear wheel, and leave a layer of wax which makes cleaning next time easier.

[James Deuce]

THanks Pwalo. I'll add the wipes to the shopping list. One presumes they would work equllay well for viors.

[strayjuliet]

Looks good Jim2. :2thumbsup

[zadok]

Very nice Jim. It's great to see people keeping their steeds looking good.

[Pwalo]

THanks Pwalo. I'll add the wipes to the shopping list. One presumes they would work equllay well for viors.

Should be good after a quick buff up with a clean cloth. Still use the spray on Pledge after a gentle clean with a wet paper towel. Definitely a bonus being able to hide the costs in the grocery shopping.

[Hitcher]

THanks Pwalo. I'll add the wipes to the shopping list. One presumes they would work equllay well for viors.
Unfortunately no. The Pledge wipes are quite "moist" and leave streaky marks on a visor.