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  • Originally posted by fireblah View Post
    hey guys ... went to a short trip today ... details later but bike got really dirty !
    Umm anyway, i went to a local petrol pump to get her a wash.
    The guy there first did a water wash, then sprayed diesel !!! I was like what the hell is this, he said its good for blah blah ..
    Well, anyway .. after that, because of diesel getting into disc brakes, the braking has reduced by around 60 % !!! i am not kiddin. And for a superbike, thats the difference between life and death.
    Well, I am never gonna go again for that wash, but got any idea how to clean the brakes now ?
    Also , is this diesel wash bad for any parts ? like some plastic etc ?
    Whoa......Whoa....diesel ? WTH is wrong with the truck wash guy. Also....do not take your bike to car/truck washes. Wash it your self. Hand sprinkle water on the body and the wheels and clean it with a cloth. After that you might wanna use detailer spray or some kind of wax. Do not use the detailer or spray on the engine parts....seat and discs.....

    my 2 cents
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    • Just a teaser from today's ride. Mindblowing pics are coming. Just wait and watchBTW Vishal, for the mud a water spray followed by shampoo would have been fine.
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      • ^^New thread needed.Ani has also promised the same to me.
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        • kerosene is good for cleaning chains and im pretty sure it will take out all the diesel from the brakes. i dont know if you get brake cleaner there. but if you do thats probably the best stuff.

          petrol is good for degreasing because it evoporates. diesel is a massive NO NO!! it is also the motorcyclists worst enemy causing plenty of slips on the roads. keep a keen eye out for them spills

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          • yeah, i just wanted a water wash, not going for a 3rd party wash ever again !
            May the torque be with you..
            My first F1 @ Sepang

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            • Originally posted by fireblah View Post
              hey guys ... went to a short trip today ... details later but bike got really dirty !
              Umm anyway, i went to a local petrol pump to get her a wash.
              The guy there first did a water wash, then sprayed diesel !!! I was like what the hell is this, he said its good for blah blah ..
              Well, anyway .. after that, because of diesel getting into disc brakes, the braking has reduced by around 60 % !!! i am not kiddin. And for a superbike, thats the difference between life and death.
              Well, I am never gonna go again for that wash, but got any idea how to clean the brakes now ?
              Also , is this diesel wash bad for any parts ? like some plastic etc ?
              Ucan use WD-40 for getting the diesel out.
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              • infact if you read your honda manual...its mentioned that gentle water washing is recommended to a spray wash...thats what was written in mine.
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                • Originally posted by SerialKiller View Post
                  infact if you read your honda manual...its mentioned that gentle water washing is recommended to a spray wash...thats what was written in mine.
                  So serial... you gotta honda ?? Congrats Man
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                  • yeah pal....but your ride is still due anyways....anytime you're down you gotta let me know...how've you been?
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                    • @ Jonak: Nice looking teaser. The setting for the ride seemed perfect!
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                      • heyyyyyy...you guys did'nt tell me about your trip...i missed it ...BADLY
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                        • Originally posted by SerialKiller View Post
                          yeah pal....but your ride is still due anyways....anytime you're down you gotta let me know...how've you been?
                          Yes... yes.. You are due for a ride...

                          BTW which model did u pick up...

                          PM me with the details..
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                          • Originally posted by souvikb83 View Post
                            heyyyyyy...you guys did'nt tell me about your trip...i missed it ...BADLY
                            Oh, had posted about it , anyway, we'll go next time ...

                            Here are some pictures taken by me ... our ace photographer is busy retouching more for a proper report










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                            Last edited by fireblah; 06-05-2009, 06:19 PM.
                            May the torque be with you..
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                            • Originally posted by fireblah View Post
                              Lovely!
                              :)

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                              • The Blade looks nice..!! Keep the pictures flowing dude..

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