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Turbine Wheels
« on: September 12, 2012, 10:46:14 AM »
They do look great on the Breakout but am I the only one that immediately thought what a pain in the a** it's going to be to clean those?  
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Re: Turbine Wheels
« Reply #1 on: September 12, 2012, 01:15:00 PM »
I also though so. Looks very time consuming
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Re: Turbine Wheels
« Reply #2 on: September 12, 2012, 01:30:48 PM »
As one who hates brake dust on wheels, I thought the same.  Some wheel or window cleaner (chrome cleaners and polish usually contain ammonia) and a soft brush should work fine though. 
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Re: Turbine Wheels
« Reply #3 on: September 12, 2012, 02:14:06 PM »
I would be concerned with the additional hour it will be to clean the bike now!  I like the ease of swiping the rim in a circle with a rag and moving on.  Too many nooks and crannies on these wheels. 
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Re: Turbine Wheels
« Reply #4 on: September 12, 2012, 07:15:03 PM »
Cleaning real wheels?  I know how I do it on my bike.  My bags come off easy (some will say too easy)...But seriously, with fixed hard bags how do you guys clean under them?  You don't unscrew them do you?  I know it sounds like I should not even be on this site!..but how do you guys do it?

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Re: Turbine Wheels
« Reply #5 on: September 12, 2012, 09:00:55 PM »
Quote from: Porschestan on September 12, 2012, 07:15:03 PM
Cleaning real wheels?  I know how I do it on my bike.  My bags come off easy (some will say too easy)...But seriously, with fixed hard bags how do you guys clean under them?  You don't unscrew them do you?  I know it sounds like I should not even be on this site!..but how do you guys do it?

Stan
Mine goes up a few inches on the jack and I lay down and spin the tire. I've changed to bolts holding my hardbags on so it's 3 minutes to remove them instead of 30 seconds, and I really don't want to risk dropping them just to clean the back wheel.
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Re: Turbine Wheels
« Reply #6 on: September 12, 2012, 09:04:03 PM »
Quote from: Ohiobellboy on September 12, 2012, 09:00:55 PM
Mine goes up a few inches on the jack and I lay down and spin the tire. I've changed to bolts holding my hardbags on so it's 3 minutes to remove them instead of 30 seconds, and I really don't want to risk dropping them just to clean the back wheel.
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It seems like a lot of work.

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Re: Turbine Wheels
« Reply #7 on: September 12, 2012, 09:04:24 PM »
Find just the right brush....and cleaning should not be too bad....but polishing would be labor intensive.
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Re: Turbine Wheels
« Reply #8 on: September 16, 2012, 02:58:21 PM »
That would be a good thing. I don't mind cleaning to pass the time on those rainy days or days that I am just plain bored. 
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Re: Turbine Wheels
« Reply #9 on: October 28, 2012, 11:30:05 AM »
certainly perfect cleaning weather with the storm heading up the east coast!

I can tell you that it takes me about 20 minutes to clean both wheels.  Not bad once you get a process going.

I use an original mix of 50/50, using Zaino Brother's QD spray and water. cleans the chrome and leaves a very nice shine.  I use a wet and dry microfiber to apply then wipe off...
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Re: Turbine Wheels
« Reply #10 on: October 28, 2012, 12:49:14 PM »
Quote from: Z06_Pilot on October 28, 2012, 11:30:05 AM
certainly perfect cleaning weather with the storm heading up the east coast!

I can tell you that it takes me about 20 minutes to clean both wheels.  Not bad once you get a process going.

I use an original mix of 50/50, using Zaino Brother's QD spray and water. cleans the chrome and leaves a very nice shine.  I use a wet and dry microfiber to apply then wipe off...





That's not bad at all 20min Those wheels are BAD AZZ  :2vrolijk_21:  Well worth taking time to clean
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Re: Turbine Wheels
« Reply #11 on: October 28, 2012, 02:08:38 PM »
Quote from: grayghost731 on October 28, 2012, 12:49:14 PM




That's not bad at all 20min Those wheels are BAD AZZ  :2vrolijk_21:  Well worth taking time to clean

it's all about having both hands cleaning at the same time!

They really are special and the front wheel is by far the most noticable part of the bike.  It's huge with that 130 tire, and immediately draws your eye to it...
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Re: Turbine Wheels
« Reply #12 on: October 28, 2012, 02:50:04 PM »
Quote from: Z06_Pilot on October 28, 2012, 02:08:38 PM
it's all about having both hands cleaning at the same time!

They really are special and the front wheel is by far the most noticable part of the bike.  It's huge with that 130 tire, and immediately draws your eye to it...






RITE ON  :2vrolijk_21:  Looks AWSOME
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Re: Turbine Wheels
« Reply #13 on: October 28, 2012, 09:27:41 PM »
Yep, it's gonna take a while to clean these puppies. Nice lookin' tho.
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