[darwin]

I am having a problem, mostly with the white wheels on my 600. Is there a good method of a) cleaning the flung grease off of them b) keeping them so they are easier to clean on a regular basis (wax/whatnot).

I know this is a pain in the ass, especially after greasing the chain, but anything to keep the "splatter black" wheels more "clean" would help.

Thanks.

 

[MY02gsxr1000]

I use a cleaner wax on a paper towel to clean my white wheels. I also use chain wax on my chain so the cleaner wax takes it right off.

 

[kevin_stevens]

I am having a problem, mostly with the white wheels on my 600. Is there a good method of a) cleaning the flung grease off of them b) keeping them so they are easier to clean on a regular basis (wax/whatnot).

I know this is a pain in the ass, especially after greasing the chain, but anything to keep the "splatter black" wheels more "clean" would help.

Thanks.

WD-40 to take the grease/dirt off.
Simple Green to take the WD-40 off.
Wax with any high-carnauba auto wax to make it easier next time (you'll be able to skip the WD-40).

KeS

 

[IronGSXR35]

Put a nice coat of wax on every once in a while, this should allow you to just wipe the flung chain lube off with ease.

And from just my personal experience, every chain lube has flung a little, some more then other but still....just something you have to deal with

 

[darwin]

Thanks. I knew I'd have to deal with it, just trying to make it easy to clean off when it happens (like brake dust)

 

[Telefonica_HTown]

I had silver wheels on my daytona 600. They were a pain so I am assuming my white wheels on my telefonica will be the same way. :mad

 

[booz1k]

Honda Cleaner Only

 

[TunerM]

Honda Spray cleaner is the best! Cleans and protects in one step.

 

[andrewrfl]

hahah. thats a pic you took right after you mounted the wheels.

can i see a pic now?


i had an blue white 02 gix. NO Way i could keep those clean.

 

[gixxsexR]

i also had the wht blu 02 gix. i ended up painting them BLACK and the bike a charcoal gray. the white was just a hassle to clean ALL the time

 

[hangon]

I concur, I also have 02 600 whith white. A good car wax is great. I took my wheels off and waxed them like a fine chicks A#@ and now I just wipe it off and apply a little wax each time. Simple green is awesome as well but becarefull not to use to much of it on your aluminum it can stain it.

 

[Jon no h]

I use a little WD-40 on a rag. Cuts right through the grime and chain fling.

 

[Booenson]

I use a bit of kerosene on a rag, it does the job really well and kerosene is cheap as hell.

 

[Bagherra]

I use a little WD-40 on a rag. Cuts right through the grime and chain fling.

+1:cheers

I think i might try the wax on the wheels things too.

 

[Guest]

I'm surprised noone mentioned Bug and Tar remover wipes or b&t remover spray with papertowels. Of course make sure it says good for clearcoats. Stuff seems to work great for me, but maybe your suggestions are ever better.

 

[RJM]

I use this stuff called Wipe Away. It's citrus based, clearcoat safe and works extremely well. It's automotive specific too.

 

[.:1k:.]

Do you have a chain cover and rear hugger? That will help to keep the wheel a little more clean. If honda cleaner is anything like honda bond, it will work wonders.

 

[02gxxr750]

i just use mothers wax cleaner and it takes the grease off of my swing arm and wheel very nicely and easily. i have a 02 750 and my rear white wheel looks almost brand new except for some chips here and there. i can also say the same for my front when i take it off and do it. the front is alot harder to clean when it is on the bike.
and waxing the wheel is a good way to help take it off also.

 

[Bourgeois]

I've just have a nice coat of dirt that protects my beautiful white rims.