Bike cleaning - Unusual Ideas?

DanielS · Post by **DanielS** » Sat Dec 08, 2018 4:37 pm

The brown headers on my 1200GS always annoy me. Not sure why when the bike is 12 years old and has done 62,000 miles as it's to be expected. However after noticing a video on YouTube of a lady cleaning them with some variant of Harpic toilet cleaner (Note: Tesco's own brand doesn't work at all), I thought I'd give it a go.

They're not immaculate, but it's made quite a difference, here's just one side. Before and after:

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What are your unusual or alternative cleaning tips?

Tonibe63 · Post by **Tonibe63** » Sat Dec 08, 2018 4:57 pm

Used Harpic on my GS and Morini Scrambler headers, it really does work but be careful of getting it on alloy rims etc.

daveuprite · Post by **daveuprite** » Sat Dec 08, 2018 5:02 pm

Just remember that WD40's useless down your crapper...

zimtim · Post by **zimtim** » Sat Dec 08, 2018 5:05 pm

It's the Hydraulic acid.
Viakal and most other lime scale work aswell, depending on the acid content.
Use a green scourer or fine wire wool.

chunky butt · Post by **chunky butt** » Sat Dec 08, 2018 5:06 pm

Blimey thats a great result.....must remember that

Tink · Post by **Tink** » Sat Dec 08, 2018 5:45 pm

I've used CIF before on white wall tyres.... They came up like new

johnnyboxer · Post by **johnnyboxer** » Sat Dec 08, 2018 6:35 pm

I use Cif Lime mousse on all my bikes

Cheaper than snowfoam and works a treat

Brings them up like new

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