ClearwaterBMW Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 i began the cleaning process today after my 1600 mile trip to geogia (i know i shouldn't clean a GS... i just had to) well... the freshly paved roads on I-75 in georgia were UNavoidable on this trip... today... massive amounts of GLOBS of tar on my rims/can, etc.... i have tried WD-40 (and washed it off all of the plastic and rubber piece afterwards, of course) but, can any one of you fine folks suggest some other product that will help the back rim is horrible there is so much on there, i'm surprised it isn't out of balance thanks in advance, as always greg by the way 78-82 the whole way home on the interstate... flat land mostly 53.6 mpg.... bike only 3000 miles old greg Link to comment
Mike_Thompson Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 When I used to ride my RT or KLR, I would use Pledge before heading out on a ride. When returning, it made things a lot easier to remove than otherwise. Understandably, this advice is a bit after the fact, but it might help in the future.... a bit more of a costly item that seems to have gotten good reviews is RejeX... follow the link: http://www.webbikeworld.com/r3/rejex/ To get rid of the tar, have you tried using some Dawn solution or Turtle Wax Bug and Tar Remover? Both of these have worked well in the past and it takes a little bit of elbow grease as well. Speaking of getting rid of things, does anyone know how to get dried and caked concrete off your bike? My buddy got trapped behind a cement mixer that spilled a bunch of crud on his bike. Not trying to steal your thread, just curious if anyone has heard of this kind of freak thing. Good luck Greg, I hope you are able to wash off the tar from your bike! Link to comment
ClearwaterBMW Posted October 10, 2005 Author Share Posted October 10, 2005 hey mike thanks for you advice. cool that you're from atlanta... it was south of there, riding home from the TWO in suches, that i encountered all that tar on I-75 i'll keep that pledge in mind i have globs the size of 1/2 a golfball on my bike.... it's otherworldly greg Link to comment
RichEdwards Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 the freshly paved roads on I-75 That's God punishing you for riding a GS on the interstate. This type of road tar can't be removed. Link to comment
soboy Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 Greg: Try some kerosene. And how about a ride report? I was up at TWO with a buddy on Sunday around 2 pm - it was empty, both at TWO and on the roads up there. Of course, the weather sucked so that's probably why. Link to comment
ClearwaterBMW Posted October 10, 2005 Author Share Posted October 10, 2005 we left at 7:30 that morning yes..... i need to do a ride report i will be posting pictures later.... of course, it was one of those magic rides where we didn't stop.... so i don't have many pictures..... something about which i always yell at others. greg Link to comment
Jerry Johnston Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 Honda Pro spray wash and cleaner works well but the kerosene will be much cheaper. Link to comment
Chunky Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 I came across an amazing product called Ooops. It's sold in paint departments in small containers. I watched it take permanent black magic marker of a child's highchair with no effort whatsoever. We had tried everything else. Link to comment
N79YP Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 Try these. Good stuff. http://www.autogeek.net/megoclbugtar.html Link to comment
flyingreg Posted October 12, 2005 Share Posted October 12, 2005 Greg: Try some kerosene. I have to admit, I have used regular gasoline on many an occasion with satisfactory results. Wear some rubber gloves, the stuff that's called gas these days gives the hands a beating. Link to comment
ClearwaterBMW Posted October 12, 2005 Author Share Posted October 12, 2005 today i will finally have some time to go buy the kerosene i appreciate your help and, industrial rubber gloves are a must as well as a pediatrician, i already wash my hands 200 times/day (at least) i MUST post a few photos of the large CHUNKS of tar on my swingarm that MUST have been collected from the 80mph ride on the newly paved interstate in georgia greg Link to comment
soboy Posted October 12, 2005 Share Posted October 12, 2005 Greg: I just cleaned and lubed my VStrom's chain yesterday. I always use kerosene to clean the chain and I wear regular yellow kitchen rubber gloves they sell at the grocery stores. Works perfectly, not a drop of kerosene ever gets on my skin with those cheapy gloves. Link to comment
ClearwaterBMW Posted October 12, 2005 Author Share Posted October 12, 2005 cool i think we have some of those under the sink in the kitchen already thanks greg Link to comment
SteveHebert Posted October 12, 2005 Share Posted October 12, 2005 WD-40 does wonders. Let it soak in for a bit. Link to comment
miataman Posted October 12, 2005 Share Posted October 12, 2005 By far the best stuff for taking tar off anything is De-Solv-it (http://www.de-solv-it.com/household/index.html). After I found this stuff, I'm not using anything else. I use it for a hand cleaner in the garage to clean oil and all sorts of stuff off me. It works on bugs and everything. You can get it at the link I sent, or Wal-Mart, Ace Hardware, or other places. Be sure to get the contractors strength. I squirt it on, wait a bit, & it just wipes off. I can't say how great this stuff it. Go to the site & read about it. It is the bomb! Tim Link to comment
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