New blade dude from devon

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  1. Knighster

    Knighster New Member

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    Hi there.
    Picked up a very nice 11 plate repsol blade last week and mighty pleased so far. Looks a great source of information on this forum and already picked up bits and pieces here and there.
    My last bike was a street triple R which was a fantastic cornering machine - probably the best I've ridden. Before that had a 5jj R1, Mille, zx9 and other 600s.
    Quick question, how the be-jeez does one keep these orange wheels erm.... Orange? Are they a mega pain to keep clean?
     
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    Welcome mate. Race replicas are always a preffered choice of mine. Enjoy your blade
     
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    Welcome

    Uses huggies natrual wet wipes, halfords degreaser for the stubborn stuff
     
  6. bradt

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    Hi fellow Repsol welcome the the forum. Keeping the wheels clean is not a problem just don't use anything too abrasive, WD 40 and mr sheen. The end result is worth it
     
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    red5 Well-Known Member

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    Welcome
    I have always used WD40 be careful when polishing my last Blade had gold wheels and I managed to polish through to the undercoat.
     
  8. Millsyboy

    Millsyboy New Member

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    Where abouts in Devon are you? I am in Honiton.
     
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    Welcome buddy :D
     
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    Welcome, WD and wax after. Keep on top of them and it's no bother. Dry lube the chain really helps.
    Mike.
     
  11. Knighster

    Knighster New Member

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    Thanks so much for the warm welcome Dudes. I'm from ivybridge 5 miles outside of plymouth. Are u a repsol brother?
     
  12. Knighster

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    Got a repsol honda taller screen in order. Those tabs are a bit of a penis to get past but I've noticed the previous owner has already snapped one. I've done a trial run to take the screen out. Hopefully the installation of new screen will be as smooth as putting original back in. Any tips or should I be good if I've already had the practice?
     
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    welcome to 1000RR mate.
     
  14. Kblade

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    Welcome ... If you like polishing try Auto Glym high definition wax it's not abrasive
     
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    Welcome to the forum mate
     
  16. Knighster

    Knighster New Member

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    Thanks dude. I'm polishing more than riding at the mo as the weather is gash. I love autoglym stuff. Should have shares really.
     
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    Welcome, Repsols rule :D
     
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    Welcome to the nuthouse matey.
    I used to use wd40 or t85 to take away any greasy stuff then polish them up (i used mer or autoglym)
     
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    Welcome mate...enjoy the banter, which we have already started on the footie subject, as Graham Taylor said "Do I not like Orange", perhaps he was talking about wheel cleaning after all.
     
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    Another Deb'n bey.

    It's turning into Kent down yer these days!
     

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