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Re: Cleaning around radio and speakers
« Reply #45 on: December 05, 2006, 08:01:47 PM »
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Re: Cleaning around radio and speakers
« Reply #46 on: December 07, 2006, 10:29:45 AM »
 [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif] Just picked my bike up from the dealership last night, and it was dark so did not get a real great look, but they have hired a new wash technician, and it has been quite some time since my bike has looked that good.  [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

And, I know it might be hard to believe, but they used water, hot soapy water, and they rinsed and with a hose!  Oh My!   [smiley=vrolijk27.gif] [smiley=vrolijk27.gif] [smiley=vrolijk27.gif]A hose rinsing off those hot suds, and even around the radio and speakers.  XM radio blasting through Hog Tune speakers all the 50 miles home.  No problems.   [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]
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Re: Cleaning around radio and speakers
« Reply #47 on: December 07, 2006, 11:43:32 AM »
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[smiley=xyxthumbs.gif] Just picked my bike up from the dealership last night, and it was dark so did not get a real great look, but they have hired a new wash technician, and it has been quite some time since my bike has looked that good.
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Re: Cleaning around radio and speakers
« Reply #48 on: December 07, 2006, 11:47:39 AM »
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You went to the dealership for service?

Oh, wait, another set of grips under warranty right?

My gas gauge has never worked, after four repairs, so I asked them to tackle it again.
My signal light housings were all corroded and grody. For some reason they only replaced one, even though, to me, they both needed to be replaced.
And yes, my wonderful heated grips were no longer working and they replaced the thermostat in it -------------- under warranty.  My bike is two years old on Dec 17.  

But no, service is done at an independent service shop - Pro Street Cycle.  Sorry, not trying to dis the HD shops, but everyone here knows I have had less than stellar service and so I go to the HD shops for warranty work - ONLY!  
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Re: Cleaning around radio and speakers
« Reply #49 on: December 07, 2006, 11:53:31 AM »
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My gas gauge has never worked, after four repairs, so I asked them to tackle it again.
My signal light housings were all corroded and grody. For some reason they only replaced one, even though, to me, they both needed to be replaced.
And yes, my wonderful heated grips were no longer working and they replaced the thermostat in it -------------- under warranty.
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Re: Cleaning around radio and speakers
« Reply #50 on: December 07, 2006, 12:04:32 PM »
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We've got a gas gauge
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Re: Cleaning around radio and speakers
« Reply #51 on: December 07, 2006, 01:59:33 PM »
Sorry i didnt mean to get the family in such an uproar over this, but this is why i asked, i needed the streight scoop
before i broke something.
Just kidding i do appreciate all your ideas and thanks for the the input, as usual i trust you guys.

Thanks again to all of you for your help, we all have to learn.

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Re: Cleaning around radio and speakers
« Reply #52 on: December 07, 2006, 04:21:16 PM »
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Sorry i didnt mean to get the family in such an uproar over this, but this is why i asked, i needed the streight scoop
before i broke something.
Just kidding i do appreciate all your ideas and thanks for the the input, as usual i trust you guys.

Thanks again to all of you for your help, we all have to learn.

Ernie [smiley=pepper.gif] [smiley=cucumber.gif] [smiley=apple.gif] [smiley=pineapple.gif]

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Re: Cleaning around radio and speakers
« Reply #53 on: December 07, 2006, 04:56:04 PM »
Mrs We.  I looked very (very [very]) closely.  Never did see umbrellas in that picture  [smiley=nixweiss.gif] .
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Re: Cleaning around radio and speakers
« Reply #54 on: December 14, 2006, 03:55:30 PM »
Worth consideration is attaching a wand used for watering flowers, etc. to the end of hose.
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Re: Cleaning around radio and speakers
« Reply #55 on: April 07, 2008, 03:45:25 PM »
Dumb Question?--why does Harley sell "rain-suits"  if you can not ride in the rain? ;)
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Re: Cleaning around radio and speakers
« Reply #56 on: April 08, 2008, 12:05:35 AM »
Nobody said anything about the bikes not being able to get wet. I've been caught in some gully washers! But that doesnt mean I stand there with a hose and blast away! I've even heard of guys using a power sprayer!
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Re: Cleaning around radio and speakers
« Reply #57 on: April 16, 2008, 08:28:40 AM »
Have any of you tried "Air Force Blaster" to get rid of water in places where it does not belong?

Switches, heated grips, bolt heads, behind decals , - - etc.

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Re: Cleaning around radio and speakers
« Reply #58 on: April 16, 2008, 12:11:31 PM »
Some use leaf blowers, and there is also a product called Cycle Dry to dry their bike(s). Cycle Dry isn't as powerful as the Air Force Blaster, but is compact enough to pack/carry with you on trips.

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Re: Cleaning around radio and speakers
« Reply #59 on: April 16, 2008, 04:09:35 PM »
I went with the blaster a year or so ago, I like it but can't say that I was not just as well off with the leaf blower I used before that. Using the blasters tapered cone it really concentrates quite a powerful jet of air, that does take care of screw heads, the little nooks and cranny's very well.
Yea, come to think of it, I like it better than the leaf blower.
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