tips and tricks

[SARGE]

not sure where to put this thread so if a mod could move it to the appropriate area i would appriciate it ( sticky maybe?)


this thread is for riders tips and tricks ( maintenence, cleaning, things that make your experience easier so you can ride more and fiddle less..)


tip 1 - cleaning: dont waste $$ on those overpriced spray waxes.. a bit of lemon furniture polish does a better job for WAY Less...

tip 2 - Cleaning: the black finish on your grip switches will benefit greatly from a bit of Silicone applied after washing ( do not get silicone on your grips, tires or footpegs..) also works great sprayed on a soft rag and buffed into the paint..(makes cleanup a breeze too...)

tip 3- protection: use SCUFF STOP adhesive sheets (available at most bike shops) to prevent your keys from damaging your ignition switch area.. cut to fit around your triple clamp where the keys lie when inserted

tip 4 - Maintenance: Speedo cables need love too. unscrew from fitting on whel and lubricate with lithium grease (spray can with straw fitting) spray/ spin/spray/spin repeat as nesasary


thats a start.. add yours below

[Biff]

Have You:

Got a matt paint job on your machine?

Do You:

Experience problems with water streaks wrecking the appearance, even after a soapy hand shandy?

The you need some
Cheap Furniture Polish

Just spray it on and wipe it off. It's so easy even a Suzuki rider could do it..possibly

[SARGE]

Have You:

Got a matt paint job on your machine?

Do You:

Experience problems with water streaks wrecking the appearance, even after a soapy hand shandy?

The you need some
Cheap Furniture Polish

Just spray it on and wipe it off. It's so easy even a Suzuki rider could do it..possibly




AHHHH FUCK!!.. MY EYE!!!

[VasalineWarrior]

1) An easy way to lube clutch/throttle cables is to disconnect them and tie a plastic bag to one end with the tip of the cable poking out. Put a little oil in the bag and hang from the washing line over night

2) Neopol furnish polish ($5 from any supermarket) works just as well as most other expensive brands

[The_Dover]

AHHHH FUCK!!.. MY EYE!!!

Ha, you can't get it in your eye at your age!

[SARGE]

Ha, you can't get it in your eye at your age!



tip 5: getting skid marks off your helmet!.....



ummmmm.. little help here Dover? :doh:


Minor skin grafts can be performed by covering any cuts and grazes with thin strips of bacon.

[The_Dover]

tip 5: getting tire marks out of your helmet.....



ummmmm.. little help here Dover? :doh:

I'm just glad you didn't say tips for getting skid marks off your helmet!

[SARGE]

I'm just glad you didn't say tips for getting skid marks off your helmet!



did now funboy

[Motu]

1) An easy way to lube clutch/throttle cables is to disconnect them and tie a plastic bag to one end with the tip of the cable poking out. Put a little oil in the bag and hang from the washing line over night

2) Neopol furnish polish ($5 from any supermarket) works just as well as most other expensive brands

That's the EASY way?!!! Never ceases to make a mess on the floor for me.

Back you up on the Neopol though,the best yet - I first used it over 30 yrs ago on my pink Morris Minor...it turned into a deep lusterous maroon....for a week.

[SPORK]

I'm just glad you didn't say tips for getting skid marks off your helmet!
Baahah, look what happened...

Dover, can you tell us about your technique for dismantling a bike quickly?

[scumdog]

tip 5: getting skid marks off your helmet!.....



ummmmm.. little help here Dover? :doh:


Minor skin grafts can be performed by covering any cuts and grazes with thin strips of bacon.


Most of my skid marks are in my Y-fronts, never put one on a helmet yet!

How DO you crap on your on helmet anyway???:doh:

[Kickaha]

tip 1 - cleaning: dont waste $$ on those overpriced spray waxes.. a bit of lemon furniture polish does a better job for WAY Less...



Tip 1 - cleaning, pay some other bastard to do it or buy a bike that doesn't need it! :yes:

[FROSTY]

-using silicone sprays on any painted surface--NO NO NO --not if you ever want to repaint em.

[Zed]

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Tip: Use a chamois cloth (http://www.chamois.co.nz/products/) (real leather or synthetic) to dry your bike off after washing. If you wash bike with a 'wax' & wash mixture the chamoising will enhance and preserve the shine and get rid of water streaks until the next wash!


Note: Only for those who value a nice shine on their motorsickle. :D

[WRT]

( do not get silicone on your grips, tires or footpegs..)

Or your seat . . . trust me on this . . .

[Zed]

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Trick: If your headlight is on permanently with the ignition and you want to turn it off during the day, maybe you have a flat battery and need to conserve power on a ride or summat, simply remove the fuse (mine's a yellow 20amp fuse) from the fusebox until you arrive home!


Note: I'm not sure if most bikes have a single fuse for the headlamp assembly, but mine does. In some cases the fuse might be shared with another important part that may suffer if the fuse is removed? Check this out first. :D

[Zed]

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Tip: Buy yourself a puncture repair kit and/or a aerosol tyre pando and keep it on your bike or person at all times when riding. If you a riding alone or in a group where no-one has one of these and suddenly have a flatty, then you are stuffed and the ride will be ruined!



Note: If you don't own any tyre repair then *make sure* you ride with a cellphone, and if you get stuck out in the middle of nowhere with no cellphone coverage you had better be start walking and touching up on your people skills! :D

[Sniper]

Tip 1 - cleaning, pay some other bastard to do it or buy a bike that doesn't need it! :yes:

You mean just leave it at dangeorus's place :lol:

[SARGE]

-using silicone sprays on any painted surface--NO NO NO --not if you ever want to repaint em.


brake cleaner or any good surface prep will strip the silicone...

[Zed]

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Tip: Are you having problems wiping the excess water off your visor during 'heavy rain' riding? Then buy one of these (http://www.bigbikeparts.com/images/bigbikeparts/59_105190.jpg) handy finger wipes which simply slide over your index finger and are most unobtrusive to your hand when riding.
(I bought two of these from Red Baron Mtrcycles last year for $3.50 each)


Note: Some gloves are coming out now with a rubber wipe built into them so that's another option, albeit more expensive! :D

[SARGE]

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Tip: Are you having problems wiping the excess water off your visor during rain riding? Then buy one of these (http://www.bigbikeparts.com/images/bigbikeparts/59_105190.jpg) handy finger wipes which simply slide over your index finger and are most unobtrusive to your hand when riding.
(I bought two of these from Robber Baron Mtrcycles last year for $3.50 each)


Note: Some gloves are coming out now with a rubber wipe built into them so that's another option, albeit more expensive! :D



if you have water on your visor, you are not riding fast enough...:niceone:

[DMNTD]

if you have water on your visor, you are not riding fast enough...:niceone:

HA!! Ain't that the truth! :hitcher:
Either that or turn your heard to one side to allow the excess to blast off

[Mental Trousers]

Pledge (the furniture polish) is the best ever visor anti-mist product invented. Just spray it on, wipe off excess and buff with soft cloth.