tips and tricks

**SARGE** · 14th November 2005, 22:25

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** · 14th November 2005, 22:32

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** · 14th November 2005, 22:34

Originally Posted by 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

AHHHH FUCK!!.. MY EYE!!!

**VasalineWarrior** · 14th November 2005, 22:36

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** · 14th November 2005, 22:42

Originally Posted by SARGE

AHHHH FUCK!!.. MY EYE!!!

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

**SARGE** · 14th November 2005, 22:45

Originally Posted by The_Dover

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?

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

**The_Dover** · 14th November 2005, 22:48

Originally Posted by SARGE

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

ummmmm.. little help here Dover?

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

**SARGE** · 14th November 2005, 22:49

Originally Posted by The_Dover

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

did now funboy

**Motu** · 14th November 2005, 22:53

Originally Posted by 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

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** · 14th November 2005, 22:54

Originally Posted by The_Dover

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** · 14th November 2005, 23:21

Originally Posted by SARGE

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

ummmmm.. little help here Dover?

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???

**Kickaha** · 15th November 2005, 05:58

Originally Posted by SARGE

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!

**FROSTY:Me** · 15th November 2005, 06:49

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

**Zed** · 15th November 2005, 07:14

.

Tip: Use a chamois cloth (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.