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Cleaning behind the Side-Covers
« on: September 18, 2013, 03:52:18 AM »
I put in the CD DynamicRingz recently, which brings up one
question:

  :o How to clean the area behind the left and right side-cover?  :o

Trick and tips are welcome   8)


BTW, dont tell me it's dirty I know  :-\
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Re: Cleaning behind the Side-Covers
« Reply #1 on: September 18, 2013, 07:27:31 AM »
Easier if you don't let it get that bad. I use an air nozzle/compressor and paint brush.
Have washed it occassionaly too while doing the rest of the bike.
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Re: Cleaning behind the Side-Covers
« Reply #2 on: September 18, 2013, 09:22:30 AM »
Electrical spray cleaner.
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Re: Cleaning behind the Side-Covers
« Reply #3 on: September 18, 2013, 06:50:15 PM »
Nylon paint brush, soap and water.....dry with compressed air. You will be impressed.  :2vrolijk_21:
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Re: Cleaning behind the Side-Covers
« Reply #4 on: September 19, 2013, 10:08:26 PM »
Wash it, blow dry. Sponge, soft wheel brush or whatever.
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Re: Cleaning behind the Side-Covers
« Reply #5 on: November 02, 2013, 06:41:47 AM »
One area really need to watch if you do wash with water. The fuse contacts! My used 08 had some corrosion on them. I pulled each one and coated with die electric grease and worked them in and out a couple of times. Now my heated grips work again.
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Re: Cleaning behind the Side-Covers
« Reply #6 on: November 02, 2013, 11:29:07 AM »
CRAP  :'(.   I have never looked behind the side covers!   :o.  This is going to be interesting.  :-\
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Re: Cleaning behind the Side-Covers
« Reply #7 on: November 02, 2013, 01:16:54 PM »
What's that blue rectangular box that says Street Magic?
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Re: Cleaning behind the Side-Covers
« Reply #8 on: November 02, 2013, 03:22:26 PM »
Quote from: LovemyCVOgirl on November 02, 2013, 11:29:07 AM
CRAP  :'(.   I have never looked behind the side covers!   :o.  This is going to be interesting.  :-\
Shame on you!!! ;) :D You better get busy and clean behind them. Oh... BTW... nice signature pic :2vrolijk_21:

But.... while you cleaning behind the side covers... get that speck off the bottom frame rail... you do see it don't you?? :smartass: :wiseguy: :D :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2:

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Re: Cleaning behind the Side-Covers
« Reply #9 on: November 02, 2013, 06:03:49 PM »
Quote from: Fired00d on November 02, 2013, 03:22:26 PM
Shame on you!!! ;) :D You better get busy and clean behind them. Oh... BTW... nice signature pic :2vrolijk_21:

But.... while you cleaning behind the side covers... get that speck off the bottom frame rail... you do see it don't you?? :smartass: :wiseguy: :D :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2:

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Gary, I think I'm going to keep my side covers on until you make it to one of out GTG's and then let you do the peeking!   :lolk: :zroflmao:  I'm hoping that speck you are referring to on my underside rail is my bell.   :D  ;D.  I thought for sure you would comment on my foot on the brake!   :lipsrsealed2: :znotworthy:
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Re: Cleaning behind the Side-Covers
« Reply #10 on: November 02, 2013, 06:11:19 PM »
 
The side covers always come off for the end of season cleaning, Judy.  Now, how are you gonna let that pretty bike of yours sit there all winter long knowing you got dirt behind there?!?  :o :nervous: :evilgrin:


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Re: Cleaning behind the Side-Covers
« Reply #11 on: November 02, 2013, 06:15:57 PM »
Quote from: LovemyCVOgirl on November 02, 2013, 06:03:49 PM

Gary, I think I'm going to keep my side covers on until you make it to one of out GTG's and then let you do the peeking!   :lolk: :zroflmao:  I'm hoping that speck you are referring to on my underside rail is my bell.   :D  ;D.  I thought for sure you would comment on my foot on the brake!   :lipsrsealed2: :znotworthy:
See Brian's post above... just sayin'... don't wait on me... whatever should shine... will shine. ;) :D

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Re: Cleaning behind the Side-Covers
« Reply #12 on: November 02, 2013, 06:22:34 PM »
Quote from: 110tHunDer on November 02, 2013, 06:11:19 PM

The side covers always come off for the end of season cleaning, Judy.  Now, how are you gonna let that pretty bike of yours sit there all winter long knowing you got dirt behind there?!?  :o :nervous: :evilgrin:





I'm not Brian!   ???  Now, when are you coming over to clean behind my covers.  :nixweiss: :P
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Re: Cleaning behind the Side-Covers
« Reply #13 on: November 04, 2013, 12:10:23 PM »
Bandit, I like where you chose to put your signal load equalizer.  I just stuck mine in the cavity behind the gas tank and in front of the battery near the top.  I might want to pull it out and reroute it to where you did.

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Re: Cleaning behind the Side-Covers
« Reply #14 on: November 04, 2013, 02:14:24 PM »
I don't mind,  :D
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Re: Cleaning behind the Side-Covers
« Reply #15 on: November 05, 2013, 12:39:06 AM »
Judy, gotta say that is one of the best "Dragon-riding" pics I've seen!  Fantastic skills!
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