Your motorcycle is a disgrace

[NC]

Ah bloody hell it's Waitangi day, I could be out riding! But no.
I'm cleaning my bike:(

After going to the bike shop the other day and being told that my bike is too dirty and it could cause me to crash (which I didn't know. You learn something new everyday) And my two riding mates, which may I add have just bought new bikes, harassed me at every stop on the way to Wanganui about how my bike is a disgrace.

I just don't like cleaning my bike!:weep:

Can I take it somewhere to get cleaned? Someone clean it for me!

[deanohit]

Find a new bike shop to do the work and start hanging out with off road guys, they won't hassle you about how dirty your bike is! :dodge:

And I bet your bike looked clean compared to mine, but the mud sticks out more than the black paint.:yes:

[Kickaha]

Can I take it somewhere to get cleaned? Someone clean it for me!

I used to get that and just used to tell them I was to busy riding to be cleaning and posing

I used to pay to get it groomed once a year, so it looked good for at least one day:yes:

[NC]

Find a new bike shop to do the work and start hanging out with off road guys, they won't hassle you about how dirty your bike is! :dodge:

And I bet your bike looked clean compared to mine, but the mud sticks out more than the black paint.:yes:

lol They were all sadarse when they got tar on their bikes from the new seal on the Para Para's:clap:

[Steam]

... being told that my bike is too dirty and it could cause me to crash...

How on earth could a dirty bike cause you to crash? Realistic scenarios here, not something impossible and with a lightning-strike-death chance of happening.

A dirty bike is a well-used bike. People who have spotless bikes obviously don't ride them enough.

[bugjuice]

how could a dirty bike cause a crash?
mines' filthy, if you want to do mine.. :niceone:

[Her_C4]

I just don't like cleaning my bike!:weep:

Can I take it somewhere to get cleaned? Someone clean it for me!

Mmm me neither - maybe there is market for an owner operator....:niceone:


I used to get that and just used to tell them I was to busy riding to be cleaning and posing

I used to pay to get it groomed once a year, so it looked good for at least one day:yes:

Pffft - 20 seconds more like....:devil2:


People who have spotless bikes obviously don't ride them enough.

Ahhhhhhh yes well - you got me there....:doh: 'Tis true - 'tis sad but true:pinch:

[rainman]

This thread is useless without pictures...

I was thinking about giving my bike a clean today, been a week or so. Or so.

[johnnyflash]

Roll & Shine Valet, thems the fellows to detail your bike.. :-) they only covr the auckland area though, Mobile 021 1146338

[Madness]

After going to the bike shop the other day and being told that my bike is too dirty and it could cause me to crash

Sounds like a ghey excuse for not wanting to get their hands dirty. Are all Orchland shops like this?, maybe it's time to find a new service provider.

[homer]

Ah bloody hell it's Waitangi day, I could be out riding! But no.
I'm cleaning my bike:(

After going to the bike shop the other day and being told that my bike is too dirty and it could cause me to crash (which I didn't know. You learn something new everyday) And my two riding mates, which may I add have just bought new bikes, harassed me at every stop on the way to Wanganui about how my bike is a disgrace.

I just don't like cleaning my bike!:weep:

Can I take it somewhere to get cleaned? Someone clean it for me!

I was actually thinking of doing a clean your bike thing from home
Drop it off pick it up ,or ill call and clean it as best as can do and you pay me the labour
Or charge a flat rate of say $60 depending on the bike and how much cleaning was required
thats washed ,polished and a surface protectant like armoural on the bits that need it
Takes roughly 1.5 hours to clean mine to my standard

some bits i wouldnt do ,such as removing panels or fairing to clean in behind
as this could damage a bike which i wouldnt want to do

[NC]

Sounds like a ghey excuse for not wanting to get their hands dirty. Are all Orchland shops like this?, maybe it's time to find a new service provider.

Oh NO NO! the bike shop I go to is awesome!They have always looked out for me. They were just warning me what could happen. I was only in there to get some oil and an emergency puncher repair kit.

Ok,

Because I have a thing where I over lube my chain, I have excessive build up that was beading off my chain and there could be a possibility that when I'm leaning right over I could have some oil beads on the side of my tire and oopsy!

And Cause I was over oiling the chain and not cleaning the excess off the front sprocket was shooting it down into the belly pan and when the belly pan gets full it's going to go on the middle of my tire and oopsy!

[NC]

This thread is useless without pictures...

I was thinking about giving my bike a clean today, been a week or so. Or so.

Soz, I was going to take pics but I was too ashamed

[FJRider]

Can I take it somewhere to get cleaned? Someone clean it for me!

Is there anyone that likes, lusts, or loves you enough, that would do it, if you ask (nicely).

[NC]

Is there anyone that likes, lusts, or loves you enough, that would do it, if you ask (nicely).

No:(

BUT I have been doing some spade work:whistle:
Gotta put the hard yards in if you wanna bawchickawawwow:cool:

[NC]

Awwwwwww go on post some pic's up.....

I double dare ya too.




BTW R6_kid was washing and cleaning bikes a while back to earn some extra cash... give him a bell.

Meh, it's 90% clean now

[Number One]

Is there anyone that likes, lusts, or loves you enough, that would do it, if you ask (nicely).

He heee - got me one of those :clap: ask is not quite the currency however but all good in the hood:yes:

[bugjuice]

well after a good wash n polish, mine is looking better.. poor thing..
even went and buffed my helmet, cos I was so impressed.. Now I have a shiny bike and a shiny helmet.. my day just rocks in my own little world.
now for a ride to get it dirty again

[Zoolander]

even went and buffed my helmet

Just calm down a bit there, I know its exciting seeing your bike clean, but honestly.....

[MotoGirl]

Or charge a flat rate of say $60 depending on the bike and how much cleaning was required

You'd definitely want this to be dependent on the type of bike. Dad owned a 1500 Vulcan with spoked wire wheels and everything was practically dipped in chrome. This took six hours to clean. Mind you, I was a car groomer so would've been somewhat fussier than Jo Average.

[sinned]

Cleaning the bike isn't so bad - but cleaning yourself afterwards is. So I bought a box of 100 Handsafe Nitrile disposable gloves. These fit well, are thin and really strong. Wipe surplus chain oil off and then peal off the gloves and drop in the rubbish - pure clean hands. I always wear gloves when cleaning the bike and keep a pair under the seat for emergencies.

[FJRider]

Cleaning the bike isn't so bad - but cleaning yourself afterwards is.

SAVE WATER.... SHOWER WITH A FRIEND

[Gremlin]

Just calm down a bit there, I know its exciting seeing your bike clean, but honestly.....
you're new... so you wouldn't know him... :laugh:

I cleaned a bike today too... wasn't even mine... but I did cover it in bugs for 4000km odd, so fair's fair I guess <_< I even cleaned its wheels, which I never do on my own. (a side note here... I love black bikes, but they are right bitches when it comes to looking dirty)

There is loopy, in auckland, and she's a specific motorcycle cleaner/groomer, then also r6_kid, who does it for greeeeeen (but he might steal it) :msn-wink:

[White trash]

No offence Roofee, but your bike is (was) a disgrace :)

When you comin out for dinner luv?

[NC]

No offence Roofee, but your bike is (was) a disgrace :)

When you comin out for dinner luv?

When you txt me and invite me :) You know I'm shy and don't like to intrude:pinch: