[dsn_klr650] aw crap, broken clavicle..

[Mark Wilson]

----- Original Message ----- From: Brad Davis To: DSN_klr650@egroups.com> Sent: Friday, July 28, 2000 3:05 AM Subject: [DSN_klr650] Cleaning a KLR > What do you all use to clean your KLR? I use Castrol Super Clean > right now but I think it might be too strong. I've seen some listers > talk about Simple Green, is that stuff better? > > Brad > A9 2.8K With the water restrictions here, I havent washed my bikes all summer. Except when I find a creek crossing, I can splash it off. Mark Wilson http://www.geocities.com/motormark64/ http://www.angelfire.com/mo/motormark/ KLR-650 A-13 "warthogg" XR250R "superfly" Stone Mountain, Ga ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

[Denzfeat@aol.com]

Simple Green or any of a bunch of citrus-based cleaners diluted half-and-half and sprayed on does fine on any bike, spray on full-strength on tough greasy areas. Haven't waxed the KLR yet, use Honda Pro detailer or Amor-All liquid polish/cleaner to make it shine. Here a chain (and cable) lube idea that works for me: Silicone or liquid Teflon spray. The liquid Teflon (Tri-Flo, available from bicycle shops) displaces water and is recommended for metal and rubber parts (sez right here on the can) for lubrication and preservation purposes. Spray it on while chain is hot, wipe off before next ride. Chain has been adjusted once in 3000 miles, at about 500 miles, and still looks new and hasn't stretched a bit. Pete the Streak

[George Basinet]

Brad Davis wrote:

> What do you all use to clean your KLR? I use Castrol Super Clean > right now but I think it might be too strong. I've seen some listers > talk about Simple Green, is that stuff better? > > Brad > A9 2.8K >

Brad, Kawasaki cleans all bikes at the factory, I don't think you have to do it again. George Escomdido, CA

[Kurt Simpson]

> What do you all use to clean your KLR? I use Castrol Super Clean > right now but I think it might be too strong. I've seen some listers > talk about Simple Green, is that stuff better? > > Brad > A9 2.8K

yes, Castrol Super Clean damages the clearcoat on aluminum parts and makes it look etched...don't ask me how I know... Kurt

[Dash Weeks]

> >Brad, > >Kawasaki cleans all bikes at the factory, I don't think you have to do it >again. > >George >Escomdido, CA

Here Here, You need a beer! Good Answer... Daryl hoses his down after every ride... me... I don't take nearly enough pictures so I want to remember the places I ride by keeping parts of them with me. *Sniff* I had to hose it down a few days ago *Sniff* Just like hitting the Delete button. LaterZ Dash

[KLR650@webtv.net]

I've used Simple Green, Castrol Super Clean and S100. S100 is specifically for cycles and is available at most BMW and Honda dealers. There are all equally good IMO. S100 seemed to detoriate(sp) the stock KLR fork boots though. Be careful with what you spray on the fork boots if there are still original, mine split apart after cleaning with S100. Coincidence? maybe. Water down simple green or the Castrol stuff so it isn't full strength. Conall A4 KLR650 Skyhawk

[Weaver, Mark]

i use enough of the hose to wash of the worst of the dust, then a quick wipe with an old tshirt. my bike is so freakin' ugly (y2k model) it doesn't really inspire a lot of careful attention. mw a14 10.3k

> -----Original Message----- > From: Brad Davis [mailto:bradcdavis@...] > Sent: Friday, July 28, 2000 12:06 AM > To: DSN_klr650@egroups.com > Subject: [DSN_klr650] Cleaning a KLR > > > What do you all use to clean your KLR? I use Castrol Super Clean > right now but I think it might be too strong. I've seen some listers > talk about Simple Green, is that stuff better? > > Brad > A9 2.8K > >

[Mark King]

What ever you do dont try to clean off stubborn bugs with WD40 like they do on the TV. It makes the plastic go all hazy...sob...sob Mark KLR650A13 ZX6R 2000 http://www.geocities.com/markking_2000/bike/index2.htm __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Kick off your party with Yahoo! Invites. http://invites.yahoo.com/

[Rob MacLeod]

Clean a KLR? You're supposed to clean them? I usually knock off the real heavy mud and leave the rest. Is that KLR abuse? Rob

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In a message dated Fri, 28 Jul 2000 1:03:54 PM Eastern Daylight Time, Mark King writes: >>