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[iski]

"Snake" according to ZZ Top....   http://www.seeklyrics.com/lyrics/Zz-Top/Tube-Snake-Boogie.html

"Charles Miller adds: "When this song originally debuted, the title and lyrics were, indeed, 'Tube Steak Boogie'. However, radio stations were hesitant to announce this title, or even play the song because it's a nasty title and a nasty song. Everyone down South, and especially in Texas, knows what 'tube steak' is, and that's how the song was written. In order to get the airplay on radio stations, the record producers changed the printed title and lyrics to 'tube snake,' which doesn't make any sense at all. but it wasn't as offensive as 'tube steak'. Additionally, the studio went back and distorted the word 'steak,' so it doesn't sound like 'steak' or 'snake' or anything else --- it just sounds like a glitch in the tape, if you listen closely."

Tube Snake Boogie is the "real" title of the song (changed maybe who knows?), but when I heard them play in 1981 or 82 would have SWORN it was Tube Steak, not snake.   

[miker]

I thought tube steak was a hot dog....


Never made the connection to tube steak and pearl necklaces til later in life.   

[Hoist!]

I thought tube steak was a hot dog....


Never made the connection to tube steak and pearl necklaces til later in life.   

 

Miker, you crack me up man!!!

Hoist!

[RedFXR2]

Might be easier to find tube snake oil....... 

Like this?



Just the thing to polish your snake.

[RedFXR2]

Or how about this product:




If it's good for bowling balls, think what it will do for your bike.

[Ghost Rider]

Or how about this product:




If it's good for bowling balls, think what it will do for your bike.

Obvious response:

That only works on the AMF models. 

[lilbear]

Have yet to see a post here giving a scientific comparison of Glare Polish vs Snake Oil.  Obviously, Snake Oil must be rarely used as a bike wax or polish, but expected at least 1 poster to prefer Snake Oil to Glare or at least claim it is comparable.


Also, does the type of snake (rattlesnake, garter snake, anaconda?) matter as to the best shine one can achieve from using Snake Oil?   

I heard that the guys with '08 Annie SE's prefer snake oil derived from Copperheads!

[iski]

I heard that the guys with '08 Annie SE's prefer snake oil derived from Copperheads!

As in the "Lodge" variety?

[pado]

As in the "Lodge" variety?

Do you drink ??

[iski]

Do you drink ??

Occasionally.

[Sean M Cary]

Occasionally.

Pretty much when your not breathing?   

[iski]

Pretty much when your not breathing?   

Years ago.  Now just a wee bit o' spirits to put a sparkle in the eye & keep the chill off the bones.   

[FXRS07]

Unfortunately, in my opinion, yes it is.
I initially bought Crystal Glo based on some great reviews here. Then I found many people saying the Glare was noticeably superior in shine to Crystal Glo or anything else on the market.
Well, I switched to Glare, followed the directions to the letter. Looked nice, but nothing spectacular. So, to be fair, I have continued to apply thin coats and polish it over the next couple weeks.
Still not overly impressed.
Today, I got out my bottle of Crystal Glo and did one side of my tank to compare.
Wow! The Crystal Glo side definitely had a clarity and depth to the shine. I would say almost wet looking.
So thats it for me. Crystal Glo is my permanent choice for a premium polish.
I feel like I wasted a lot of money on Glare.
Hope this helps anyone considering the two products.
Cheers!

I just got the Glare for Christmas in 2008.  I know this is an old post but I have to say that Glare beats anything I have ever used hands down. I purchased Crystal Glo as per your suggestion. Big mistake. No comparison. Do you work for Cyrstal Glo? Enough said.

FXRS07

[Air-Cooled]

I actually find the Harley polish to be better than anything, but to each his own. I really like the Honda spray polish too. I tried Glare, it's ok.

[Admiral]

I just got the Glare for Christmas in 2008.  I know this is an old post but I have to say that Glare beats anything I have ever used hands down. I purchased Crystal Glo as per your suggestion. Big mistake. No comparison. Do you work for Cyrstal Glo? Enough said.

FXRS07

Welcome from Texas
Go to New Member Section tell us about your self and post some pictures of your bike.