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Easiest way to clean rear wheel

Discussion in 'General' started by kyle carver, Mar 14, 2019.

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  1. kyle carver

    kyle carver Well-Known Member

    I just got a KL R and the previous owner lubed the chain a lot. The wheels have spokes and I need to clean it when I change the tire. Any suggestions
    Thanks
     
    kyle carver, Mar 14, 2019
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  2. cha0s#242

    cha0s#242 Ignorance and prejudice and fear walk hand in hand

    WD40
     
    cha0s#242, Mar 14, 2019
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  3. YZROOSTINYA

    YZROOSTINYA Well-Known Member

    WD-40 silicone. It’s like magic.
     
    YZROOSTINYA, Mar 14, 2019
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  4. Big T

    Big T Well-Known Member

    SOS pads, Dawn liquid dish soap or simple Green, water

    Use a minimal amount of water on the SOS pads, scrub the spokes, hum and rim.

    It should create a big blue mess. Add detergent as the soap is used up. Rinse with water. Lather, rinse, repeat until shiny.
     
    Big T, Mar 14, 2019
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  5. Past Glory

    Past Glory I still have several AVON calendars from the 90's

    The lube prevents rust, leave it there.
     
    Past Glory, Mar 14, 2019
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  6. ChemGuy

    ChemGuy Harden The F%@# Up!

    Drop off at Livengoods??
     
    ChemGuy, Mar 14, 2019
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  7. R1Racer99

    R1Racer99 Well-Known Member

    Wouldn't SOS pads scratch the shit out of the paint?
     
    R1Racer99, Mar 14, 2019
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  8. Tristan

    Tristan Well-Known Member

    you're supposed to clean a KLR?
     
    Tristan, Mar 14, 2019
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  9. motoracer1100

    motoracer1100 Well-Known Member

    Klr’s , Dr’s, XR’s have wire wheels ... no paint :D
     
    motoracer1100, Mar 14, 2019
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  10. G2G

    G2G I feel the need

    Odorless kerosene in a spray bottle. Spray on, wipe and repeat if necessary. Been doing this for 20 years and it works great. It will not ruin any finish on a bike so i use it on the whole underside of my bike also.
     
    G2G, Mar 14, 2019
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  11. Banditracer

    Banditracer Dogs - because people suck

    Brake cleaner will work on some brands, not all.
     
    Banditracer, Mar 14, 2019
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  12. Prospect

    Prospect Hayai

    Brake cleaner will work on some people, not all.

    Fixtered.
     
    Prospect, Mar 14, 2019
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  13. R1Racer99

    R1Racer99 Well-Known Member

    Ah, that makes more sense. Those things work great for stuff you can't scratch.
     
    R1Racer99, Mar 14, 2019
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  14. TLR67

    TLR67 Well-Known Member

    Lol
     
    TLR67, Mar 14, 2019
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  15. TLR67

    TLR67 Well-Known Member

    Mason jar... gas and a toothbrush..... WD from there on out...
     
    TLR67, Mar 14, 2019
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  16. Dave K

    Dave K DaveK über alles!

    I'm going to say easiest way is to pay someone else to do it in the your driveway while you sit in a lawn chair, drink beer and supervise. Livengood you still have to load it up and drive it there. :D
     
    Dave K, Mar 14, 2019
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  17. xTomKx

    xTomKx Well-Known Member

    Depends how bad it is. May be worth posting a photo. For starters try WD40 on a rag.
     
    xTomKx, Mar 14, 2019
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  18. josh7owens

    josh7owens E-Kart Champ

    Wd40 works well
     
    josh7owens, Mar 14, 2019
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  19. Metalhead

    Metalhead Dong pilot

    Get Broome, 3 cans of WD, and a twelve pack of beer. Then dare his ass to clean that wheel. He'll get pissed and clean that sumbitch like new.

    The beer's for me. Weirdo don't drink.
     
    Metalhead, Mar 14, 2019
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  20. Wheel Bearing

    Wheel Bearing Professional low sider

    Totally Awesome
     
    Wheel Bearing, Mar 14, 2019
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