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  1. Derick

    Aprilia Tuono V4 ..... Cleaning inside Headlight

    Here is a series of photos showing how I cleaned out the Headlamp unit of my Tuono V4. The Tuono V4 Headlamp is a sealed unit and therefore the inside of the unit should not need cleaning out. However, dirt and grime does get behind the lense and , at best affects the look of the bike or at...
  2. Gray

    Gen1 Headlights - Cleaning inside

    Has anyone ever tried to clean the "inside" of the headlight assembly on their Gen1 My bike's is very manky looking, and is obviously reducing the effectiveness of the lamps. Would I need to break the seal of the lens to the casing to get inside, or is there an easier way? If anybody has...
  3. RSV_Ecosse

    Ignition switch removal and cleaning?

    I've done a search and I see mention of people cleaning, lubing and 'stretching the spring' inside the switch. Is it possible to carry out this fix and get into only the switch electricals to clean it etc without removing the top yoke and drilling out the anti-tamper bolt? Looking at pictures of...
  4. Rizla

    Yellow seat cleaning

    I'm not sure if this has been covered here yet, but as a new owner of a V4T in yellow I have discovered that the seats get dirty very easily. What do you all clean yours with? My wife used this JML magic sponge stuff on mine and they came up like new V1359 JML Doktor Power Magic Eraser...
  5. captain slow

    whats the best bike cleaning and shining products

    Hello all, What's the best stuff to clean my bike, especially the plastics and something to rid the chain lube splatter. I cant seem to get a decent shine.:dunno:dunno:dunno thanks
  6. bgibrownepau

    Sonic Bath Cleaning

    Hi all, Just acquired a high capacity sonic bath for me garage....well shares in with a mate!! So if anyone wants any parts cleaned up I may be able to help!! Doing work on an old Enfield Constellation and BSA Bantam with a mate and we have cleaned up old carbs and venturis very nicely...
  7. Tifa1

    Forged wheel cleaning

    I have just bought some OZ forged wheels in blue, (Cheers H) they are in great condition, except for brake dust etc I want to give them a really good clean, and have considered an acid based wheel cleaner, but I have a sneaky suspicion that it may harm or even discolour the anodise. I've tried...
  8. Tifa

    Forged wheel cleaning

    I have just bought some OZ forged wheels, (blue) they are in great condition, except for brake dust etc I want to give them a really good clean, and have considered an acid based wheel cleaner, but I have a sneaky suspicion that it may harm or even discolour the anodise. I've tried...
  9. D

    Cleaning

    My swingarm on my bike is starting to look really dull. Does anybody have any tips to get it looking shiny again.
  10. O

    Chain care, cleaning & tools

    I was thinking about getting some gear to look after my chains. Firstly, has anyone had any experience with any of the various chain cleaning tools ? Are they worth it, do they work, or is it something else that willbe never used more than once ? I tend to overlubricate & it ends up...
  11. K

    Cleaning wheels

    How do I clean the Forged wheels on my '10 Tuono Factory,there not smooth or shiny like painted ones (kinda gold color).Tried WD 40;but the chain greese won;t come off.
  12. SteveR1

    Cleaning these matt bikes???

    Never had a matt bike before. Any tips to cleaning them?? I`d normally wash, chamois and polish, but guessing polish would be a bad move...?
  13. babutler

    Cleaning Renegade Air Box Filter

    What's the best way to clean my air filter. I purchased one of the carbon fiber kits from XPS (and I love it).
  14. Keith B

    Cleaning and lubing.

    Gave the T a bloody good clean this morning.Got caught in heavy rain on tuesday and the bike got filthy.I'm a fussy fooker so it turned into a 4hr marathon. Couple of things I noticed,....the rear,faired in indicators had been half full of water.I thought the lenses were cracked,but it was a...
  15. I

    Exhaust Cleaning

    Hi All, Unfortunately i rode from Edinburgh back to Belfast and the onlt time it didn't rain was when i was on the boat. Unfortunately i put the bike in the garage and was called away to work the next day for 2 weeks. When i came back my lovely shiny exhausts were dull and pitted. Can anybody...
  16. C

    Cleaning calipers

    Anyone know of any cleaner that will get rid of the stubborn brake dust of the brembo gold calipers my looks pretty clean until you get to brakes ??? Cheers.
  17. K

    cleaning

    hi guys, i'm looking at buying some new cleaning products ie degreaser/soap, wax/polish and i also want to buff up the paint work a little, any suggestions welcome, thanks rod...:cheers
  18. Nobist

    Lets talk bike cleaning

    Right you hoe's who told me off last year about me ***** methods,,,,,,,,,,,,,,it worked :thumbup Its a different ball game cleaning nekkids to faired bikes innit. Got to admit to becoming quite the obsessive these days, even had the old tooth brush out. Calipers off, wheels off, degrease...
  19. shotgun

    Spring Cleaning

    Got the old girl out for a good clean today , feels good just to stand there in the sun , coffee in hand thinking spring is on its way at last , roll on summer boys :thumbup
  20. 4l0

    cleaning

    whats the best way to clean the Akra link pipes,basically tarnished