Cleaning Nomad Wheels

[johnr475]

Does anyone have any suggestions on how to clean the wheels. There is so much stuff in the way that I find it difficult, especially the rear. I do pull off the bags but it is still a pain.

JohnR

[flightdoc]

pulling the bag is the best way I know of. of course while the bag is off you can clean the backside of the bag too. Use a big rag in the front or something on a handle.

[lw]

Does anyone have any suggestions on how to clean the wheels. There is so much stuff in the way that I find it difficult, especially the rear. I do pull off the bags but it is still a pain. JohnR


Got any kids that like to ride with Dad? Sounds like a good toll for ride time. Dear daughter Sarah helps me clean my bike.

[dogdoc]

Just have to get your hand and micro cloth in there and do it, bags on is the way i do it.

[dank]

I thought that was what rain was for.

You're supposed to wash the wheels?

[ds06nomad]

Does anyone have any suggestions on how to clean the wheels. There is so much stuff in the way that I find it difficult, especially the rear. I do pull off the bags but it is still a pain.

JohnR





John,
Unfortunately, the best way(s) have been mentioned: removing the bags and getting in there and painstakingly attend to each nook and crannie.

A second-best (and it's a distant 2nd best) is to use something like "Wheel brite" or some kind of spray on cleaner. It won't get the wheels as sparkly clean and show-room new looking as good ol' elbow grease, but it's better than nothing!

My $.02,
Daryl

[johnr475]

Thanks for all the suggestions. Doesn't look like there is any easy way to do this. LW, All my kids have grown up and moved away. Looks like you are a brother firefighter. I have just retired with 30 years of service. I am enjoying retirement but I miss the job. At least I have time to clean my wheels! http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

JohnR

[flightdoc]

take it to the firehouse and let those young firemen do it for you!!! use the jaws of life to remove the bag!!

[johnr475]

Excellent idea! Like the Beatles said "We like to keep our fire engine clean. It's a clean machine" http://s2.images.proboards.com/cool.gif


JohnR

[flightdoc]

You are showing your age now!! I remember them on Ed Sullivan!

[johnr475]

You are only as old as you feel. I feel like I'm 25, except my knees hurt, I've had 2 shoulder surgeries, I can't see anything without my glasses, Got a herniated disc in my back. I can't think of anything else. Oh wait, my mind is going too! http://s2.images.proboards.com/cheesy.gif

JohnR

[bobzinger]

I only wash the rear wheel about every 3 washes, then I pull the bags. I wear a fleece mitten and dip it in soapy water. It gets in all the nooks real well.

[dank]

I wear a fleece mitten and dip it in soapy water.

Well now.... that must shock and disgust the neighbors! I just wear jeans and a t-shirt when I wash my bike. http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[bobzinger]

That's why I only do it every 3 washes!

[beezer]

You are showing your age now!! I remember them on Ed Sullivan!

yup ;)

[dogdoc]

retirement must be nice John, i have been a veterinarian for 30 yrs and have no such thing in site like you guys do. Good Luck

[johnr475]

retirement must be nice John, i have been a veterinarian for 30 yrs and have no such thing in site like you guys do. Good Luck

I've only been retired since August, but so far I have no complaints! http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

JohnR

[donoller]

wash mine every time i clean bike done it that way since 1950 see no reason to change

I like dirty wheels.Keeps the center of gravity lower.

[coacha]

I need to wash mine too.

As for retirement, I would be in line to retire in 5 years, but my wife and I got a little frisky a while back, and my youngest son is 8. Dam those fast swimmers.

[fish]

3 1/2 years to retirement if all goes as planned. But I'm tired now.

[Top Cat]

Bought my 07 in June. Haven't washed the wheels yet. Bike gets washed every time I get home after a ride. Wheels, I don't plan on ever washing them. I guess White Walls are out of the question http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[mercianbike]

After removing the bags and the passenger seat, I use my $59.99 Harbor Freight motorcycle lift (ITEM 2792-4VGA) and jack it up just high enough for both wheels to clear the ground. Then, with a bucket of car wash soap and a mitt, I can easily turn the wheels as I clean them. With the seat off I can also clean a lot easier around top part of the fender. I only do this when the whole bike is really dirty.

[flightdoc]

I just take a BIG wash rag and jam it up along side the wheel. Sometimes move the bike a few feet to get that hard to get to part.

[dantama]

I only wash the rear wheel about every 3 washes, then I pull the bags. I wear a fleece mitten and dip it in soapy water. It gets in all the nooks real well.

Either you are hard core, or I'm a major slacker.

[bobzinger]

But my washes are months apart!

[kawiman]

Remove the bags and try "Bike-Brite". You just spray and rinse. I just use it on hard to get to places. Its about 10 bucs a bottle. But it works.

[tomk]

[quote:9bb0kuea]Does anyone have any suggestions on how to clean the wheels. There is so much stuff in the way that I find it difficult, especially the rear. I do pull off the bags but it is still a pain. JohnR


Got any kids that like to ride with Dad? Sounds like a good toll for ride time. Dear daughter Sarah helps me clean my bike. [/quote:9bb0kuea]


Cheater!

[buckeye]

Bike-Brite or similar product -- spray and rinse. I use a leaf blower to dry it off spot free. Of course Grandkids are a great alternative!!

[ringadingh]

Soap and water work ok if you stay on top of it, spray nine on the tuff grease stains if any.

[donoller]

please leave the armor all off. got a gsxr in shop with lots of damage from armor all on tires