LOL, but you got me thinking, If I was to do a pivot turn, the bike would be vertical, like a couch would go through. Interesting indeed.
I have also used the ice for wiping down everything on the motor. Older microfiber towel and just some fancy twisting of your wrist. I don't know about the oxidation prevention of it, but it cleans it up nicely. I use it everywhere except grips, seat, tires, brakes with no problem
Plexus. Not sure if anyone mentioned it yet but it works perfect on plastics. A little goes a long way. Not affiliated in any way, just a happy customer. http://www.plexusplasticcleaner.com/plexus.html
I went looking yesterday, and there seems to be a few different ICE products. Are you talking about the wax or the cleaner?
The older bottle was a cleaner and polish as it stated. The new one I got says spray detailer. I can't tell the difference. Both look good and doesn't smell obnoxious
I couldn't make up my mind. I read the labels, and the turtle wax ICE, had a few options, one being wax, one being a cleaner and detail. I checked out at the cycle shop a generic Honda Shine, rave reviews according to the parts guy, but a petroleum based spray product. I went to Target, to see what they had, and found Meguiar's Natural Shine protectant. UV protection and scotchgard. Specifically states for vinyl, rubber and plastic. The thing that swayed me was the vinyl. I think some of the newer plastics use a vinyl composite for flexibility. Maybe somebody with plastics expertise can weigh in on the materials used. Thanks to all for the recommendations. I'll try it on the Honda scooter first, and if I like it, try it on the Husky. I picked up some Simple Green to do the cleaning. My bike is going to get spa treatment
wax? I've sprayed my Terra down with a hose once. That's the only cleaning it's ever gotten. I may repaint the rear wheel tomorrow when I replave the tube. I bought this bike to abuse, and haven't given two thoughts to cleaning it. Now the MeanStreak on the other hand... I disassemble the body and wax everything by hand. And it has a motorcycle cover, and doesn't get parked in the sun.
Today I was informed of a great product to wax my scooter, and it is plastic just like the Terra, Drum roll please.... Pledge. Doh, how simple was that? And your bike will smell nice too.
I've been using pledge for years on my bike but for a different reason. It makes cleaning your bike dead easy. If you know you will be riding in mud just spray normally affected parts, underside of fenders, radiator, swing arm and anywhere else that tends to build up with mud. When you hose off your bike it will just fall off.
My KTM 450SMR smells so strong of lemon pledge it makes me sick. It sure makes dusting it off easier when someone wants to take a look at it though.
Mine sees foaming glass cleaner every now and then. Spray away or zep non-conductive cleaner. The zep does really well on the baked on bugs and whatnot. On the rear to get rid of the excess chain lube on the tire I use castrol super clean and a pressure washer. Normally the bike is covered in dust and looks good that way!
Be careful with that stuff, I've seen it pit aluminum badly. And be sure to keep it away from your wheel bearings, it will wash the grease right out of there. I've had good luck with Simple Green, but once again, anywhere there is supposed to be grease and oil, you've got to be careful about. It doesn't seem to eat at aluminum though.
Yeah, the super clean is a pretty aggressive cleaner. Works really good for sticky chain line though. Spray in on, brush it a bit and rinse it off. Couple of minutes tops. I don't bother with anything besides the hoop on the wheel when cleaning.
Just come back from a 10 day trip and decided to wash the TR650 seeing it went so well. Now it wont start and its 3 days later so should have dried out. Everything seems okay...turn the key, dash lights up properly, press starter, battery good but motor wont ignite. It's in Neutral, stand up and kill switch off. Any suggestions.
I had a similar experience on my Terra this week. In March I went for an interstate trip, and the last tankful of fuel I bought was from a small country town. When I got home I took the bike to the dealer for it's 10000km service (including valve check - all were in spec - no adjustment made) and then rode it home. Parked the bike in my garage and put it on the trickle charger and there it sat for 6 weeks (I know, I know I shouldn't leave it there unattended for so long). This week I wheeled it out and went through the start process. Same result as you. Starter is spinning freely. Engine is turning over but not firing. I probably ran it on the starter like this for 30 seconds all up. Then I started adding a bit of throttle. A little bit of throttle made it spin faster. About half throttle made the engine start making some popping noises... I reckon I probably had 3/4 throttle open by the time it fired up. Once it had started it ran on fast idle, about 1700rpm like normal, and then slowed down a bit as it warmed up. No obvious issues. No smoke pouring out the exhaust or other visible signs. It seemed like there was either an problem with the fuel. I probably ran it through the startup priming process several times, so I don't think it was a fuel pressure issue. I did have to crank it for a long time with the throttle open so it might be worth trying that and being a bit patient. I almost always start my bike with the clutch in by habit because my other bike won't start unless the clutch is pulled in. My wife last fuelled her 800cc BMW at the same petrol station on the same trip and her bike had been in the garage for the same time. So I turned the key and hit the starter and her bike fired up on the very first hint of the starter cranking, so I'm pretty sure that eliminates the fuel being a problem. (This thread has moved a long way from discussing the best wax...)
