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VFR wheels are a pain to clean

Discussion in 'Honda' started by ND4SPD, Sep 6, 2010.

  1. ND4SPD It's almost racing season!

    Bike(s):
    Honda VFR 800
    Pleasing to the eye but cleaning is a PITA. :rant:

    That is all.
    ND4SPD, Sep 6, 2010
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  2. Hammer Rollin

    I've all but given up on keeping the busa rims clean. It does not matter what chain lube I use it ends up on the rims.
    Hammer, Sep 6, 2010
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  3. seamus Moderator

    Only if you do it.
    seamus, Sep 6, 2010
    #3

  4. ND4SPD It's almost racing season!

    Bike(s):
    Honda VFR 800
    Chain lube is expected. The rear wheel especially seems to collect far more road grime than those of other bikes that I've owned. Maybe it's just more prominent because the VFR's wheels are silver and not black. :dunno:
    ND4SPD, Sep 6, 2010
    #4

  5. NorthernRR Active Member

    I remember how much of a pain my 97 GSX-R 600's WHITE wheels were...

    On that note the Single sided swingarm doesn't help I don't think. Cleaning the back side of a rear VFR rim is HORRIBLE...
    NorthernRR, Sep 6, 2010
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  6. seamus Moderator

    Yeah, those 4 lugnuts and not having to align a chain make it a miserable chore... :poke:
    seamus, Sep 6, 2010
    #6

  7. ND4SPD It's almost racing season!

    Bike(s):
    Honda VFR 800
    Unless you don't do it.
    ND4SPD, Sep 6, 2010
    #7

  8. somestrangeguy Administrator

    Has to be something with SSSA's, the GS rear wheel forms some type of suction and pulls dirt onto it, it's weird...


    That's why I don't do it.
    somestrangeguy, Sep 6, 2010
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  9. RedRider Active Member

    Quit yer cryin'. ;) I had to clean the Honda Davidson's wheels after a spur of the moment 300 mile trip I took on Saturday through rain on dirt backroads. You want to talk about a bitch to clean.:p

    They're clean now though...:D

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    RedRider, Sep 6, 2010
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  10. luvtolean Moderator

    I cleaned the 20 spoke wheels on the STI over the weekend...talk about a job that sucks ass.
    luvtolean, Sep 6, 2010
    #10

  11. carlgustav Member

    Not if you have an '07 with black wheels ... :) ...

    ACE
    carlgustav, Sep 6, 2010
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  12. NinerPilot Member

    Both sets of wheels I had for the 929 were a PITA to clean. The white ones showed everything and the polished/red ones had to be spotless to get the full effect. That said, every time I cleaned them, I longed for the VFRs smaller front discs and the SSSA with a high mount can. Just take the rear off and hose it down with a brush...
    Chris
    NinerPilot, Sep 7, 2010
    #12

  13. Baketech Now with 75% renewed vigor...

    Baketech, Sep 7, 2010
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  14. steven_george88 Member

    Bike(s):
    R6, DRZ400
    I haven't washed the VFR wheels since June, and they're still nice and clean.

    Anyone want to know my trick? I'll give you a hint, it involves not leaving the garage. :(
    steven_george88, Sep 7, 2010
    #14

  15. seamus Moderator

    I wish my garage was big enough to ride my bike in.
    seamus, Sep 7, 2010
    #15

  16. maxib Wake me up...save me from the nothing I've become

    If your garage is big enough not to duck when you go in or out, it's big enough.


    My thoughts...I'm just gonna collect bugs anyway, so why clean it?
    maxib, Sep 7, 2010
    #16

  17. taglicious yep... that's what I thought

    not a bitch to clean... a bitch when you are cleaning and you have your fingers in betwixt the spokes when it reaches the brake caliper = DAMN
    taglicious, Sep 10, 2010
    #17

  18. maxib Wake me up...save me from the nothing I've become

    :yawn:
    maxib, Sep 10, 2010
    #18

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