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So I have my rear wheel off to replace the chain & sprockets so I figured it was a good time to clean the wheel. I got most of the road grime & chain lube off, but some is very stubborn. Anyone have any suggestions for this? I tried a little degreaser & some wheel cleaner but it's still there. I don't want to damage the wheel. Thanks!
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WD-40 and a green scrubby. -
WD-40 or kerosene works great.
becareful using solvents and cleaners like castrol superclean etc they can damage and stain the finish.98 GSX750F
95 Honda VT600 vlx
08 Tsu SX200
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Thanks I'll give that a shot.Comment
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Kerosene: main ingredient in WD-40 and an absolutely fantastic cleaning solvent. HD's exactly right to suggest one or the other. Just be aware that if one doesn't work then there's not much point in trying the other.Comment
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rubbing alcoholRide like there's no tomorrow!!! You never know when your going to run out of "tomorrows"!!!
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no way just strain that through bread and you can drink thatOriginally posted by STULER View Post
but you can use dawn.
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+1 on kerosene. my polished lips get grimy with excess chain lube. A little swipe with a rag dipped in a little kerosene cleans it off first wipe, no scrubbing.Comment
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you clean your wheels?never sleep with anyone crazier than yourself sigpic2011,2012,2013,2014,2015,2016Comment
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My thoughts exactly.Originally posted by KAT TOY View Post90% of motorcycle forum members do not have a service manual for their bike.
Originally posted by BadfaerieOriginally posted by soulless kaos
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I tried straining it through bread. I didnt feel to good after drinking a couple shots of it... does that really work? lolOriginally posted by the wind View Postno way just strain that through bread and you can drink that but you can use dawn.Ride like there's no tomorrow!!! You never know when your going to run out of "tomorrows"!!!
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I clean the rims with wd-40 on a shop rag .The wheels get like the rest of the bike dish soap .Not by research but by pure "This cant hurt ill try it "Found a LARGE bottle of some green dish soap in my garage and i was supprised how well it works .It removes grease and grime really well.I dont like to mess with my tires and thats as close as I get to putting anything on them ...good luck
I have got to work on my sensitivity ........ok thats over lets get to the next caring moment 
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Apparently it works well enough it won't kill you right away. (According to one of my alcoholic friends.) It still can't be good for you.
The dish detergent works, though!
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Anyone else think this sounded dirty or is my mind that far in the gutter?Originally posted by PAIN View PostComment
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Your mind is that far in the gutter. Stay away from my sister!Comment
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