So yea, had my Ducati 3 weeks now got myself a 1098 after drooling over them for years and decided to bite the bullet and get one. New the weather was good all weekend so finally got to give it some proper riding time! however after the weekend id got the usual collection of dead things all over the place, spent hours cleaning the bike and a friend of mine had heard the WD40 on the wheel rims and stainless steel really brings them up nice. ( it does by the way) however i was concerned some may have got on the discs so decided to take the bike steadily down the road apply the brakes and rub/burn off any that ay have got on there in a controlled environment. Heres where things went wrong! Not sure how i managed it but id managed to get some wd40 on the rear wheel, picked the bike upto speed down the hil and lightly applied the front brake, the rear tyre hit the bit that had the spilled wd40 on it and lost traction, immediately regained it however i was now midway through a nasty highside somehow i managed to hold on and somehow again ive kicked the bike back up before its smashed into the floor and save it. never had such a scary moment! i was also wearing just tshirt and shorts at the time as i was only going 10 yards down the road and back. I think from now on even small trips im going to wear the leathers jesus! you guys have any ideas on some good cleaning stuff thats not so messy and slippy when it gets places it shouldnt?
WD40 on the wheel rims?!!! FFS man it was only ever going to end in tears, good job you saved it. Reminds me of the time my mate used tyre shine on this bike tyres and I dont just mean the sides, needless to say he binned it before he got to the end of the road.
Jings I use wonderwipes great for lifting chain lube of the wheels ,get them at any builders merchants,then a bit pledge spray on the wheels keep them well coated makes the shite come of easier . Auto glym super resin polish for the body work just shines £15 a bottle but last years
A little off topic here, but I remember putting a new rear tyre on my 916 a few years back. I pulled away and ended up at 90degrees to the direction I set off in. It happened so quickly and I was lucky to save it. I always go very gingerly on new tyres for the 1st 50miles or so.
that happened to me too.. out the garage pulled of the driveway turned onto the street...gentle acceleration while canted over slightly. ...phuuuuuuuuck ! huge slide then grip....saved it too luckily
Hmm........ I knew what was coming as soon as WD40 and wheels were mentioned in the same mouthful. Having said that to satisfy my OCD I used to spend every spare minute over the winter liberally spraying Mr Sheen all over my bike and giving a good buff, but I was unwittingly covering the tyres at the same time and yes you've guessed, the first time out on it resulted in a brown trouser moment!. So be warned!!.
Shame on you Evertos ! .............shorts and t shirts are much frowned upon as biker attire. On a sunny day like today it should have been speedo's and flip flops, you big flossy
I was in a local Vauxhall garage collecting my fathers new car. I spotted a bike they had taken in as a part exchange and asked would they let a potential buyer ride it,yes. I then pointed out that their valeter had polished rhe entire surface of the tires and anyone taking it out would most likely die.
Funnily enough i had been wearing some sandals when i was getting my clean on, decided to trade them in for some trainers for the short run down the street, glad i did otherwise i think id have considerably less skin on my feet after what happened! :/ my firend was right behind me and saw the whole thing, the look on his face was priceless but he said hes no idea how i got the bike back on its wheels properly without binning it
ive used WD for years to clear chain lube from the rear wheel and never had a problem....i apply onto a rag facing away from the bike, then carefully rub the wheel being careful not to let the rag touch the disc or tyre...they come up lovely. neat washing up liquid on a cloth is also very effective.
I wouldn't use washing up liquid as it contains crystals which help with removing dirt when cleaning your dishes but, scratch your paint if you use it to wash your bike or car. I have also been told to not use household polish on failings as it can weaken the plastic, not sure if there is any truth in that though. Lucky save glade you came out unscathed apart from ruining you paints that is hehe I tent to use break cleaner/clutch cleaner to remove greece then just polish. GT85 is also good to a nice shine and corrosion protection