Anyone else put tire shine on their rear tire?

[Spyder Tony]

As I was washing and detailing the Spyder today, I was thinking what a pain it is to put tire shine (Meguiers Extreme Tire Shine) on the rear mono-wheel. I have to apply a little, roll the bike back, then apply a little more...wash, rinse, repeat. Although it is a bit of a pain, I don't like the look of the front two treated and the rear untreated. Is there anyone else out there who applies tire shine on their rear wheel? If so, how are you rotating the rear tire? The way I'm doing it has got to be the hardest way possible. Is there anything out there that will allow the wheel(s) to free spin?

 

[Magdave]

Use the spray can type and you only have to move it once. Or you could try


http://www.harborfreight.com/motorcycle-wheel-cleaning-stand-98800.html not sure if it is wide enough I never measured and it is 500lb capacity could work maybe.

 

[NancysToy]

Jack it up. Just as big a pain, IMO.

 

[Magdave]

Just measured it is wide enough. Try one and let us know.

 

[Spyder Tony]

Just measured it is wide enough. Try one and let us know.

Thanks Magdave!!! (And Scotty too).
At $24 I don't think I can pass up trying this little gem. Sure looks like the answer to my prayers:clap:

 

[nhoj]

Thanks Magdave!!! (And Scotty too).
At $24 I don't think I can pass up trying this little gem. Sure looks like the answer to my prayers:clap:

Had one of those for oiling the chain on my wife's Vulcan. It took a lot of effort to rotate the wheel and the Vulcan was only 550 pounds.

 

[Chupaca]

We do..!!

if it's on the ground walk in back and roll it back. Otherwise up on the ATV and dovall three...:thumbup:

 

[DrewNJ]

ATV jack, put it in neutral and spin! DONE! :thumbup:

 

[Magdave]

Had one of those for oiling the chain on my wife's Vulcan. It took a lot of effort to rotate the wheel and the Vulcan was only 550 pounds.

It would take 2 but it could be put in gear until you hear a loud "STOP":yikes:

 

[Flanker]

Jack it up. Just as big a pain, IMO.

That's what I do. Though as a caveat.........................I add that all people who use tire shine (or have cup holders and such) are suspect. :joke:

 

[MikeinGA]

When I do my tires I jack it up with motorcycle/ATV jack it up then set it on jack stands, start the engine and apply the tire treatment. I do the drive belt using belt dressing at this time. Only use a little belt dressing on the inside and out side of the belt. I do this when I get ready for winter storage.

Mike

 

[bruiser]

That's what I do. Though as a caveat.........................I add that all people who use tire shine (or have cup holders and such) are suspect. :joke:

I represent that remark. That sir, is fightin' words. :roflblack:

 

[Bob Ledford]

Tire shine

Just soak an old sock and lay on the floor an mop the sidewalls, move it,do it again the switch sides and repeat the sequence. Throw away so Denham won't recycle the sock....

Denham will just have to buy his own socks from now on!

 

[Flanker]

I represent that remark. That sir, is fightin' words. :roflblack:

A moment please. I have to set my drink down. :cus:! No cup holder! Damn it!

 

[bluestratos]

I have a hitch so I use a jack to raise the tire then put it in gear and use a sponge on a handle with the tire shine applied to it. No fuss no muss, tire spins slowly and does all the work. Don't use your hand to hold the sponge to avoid injury.

 

[NancysToy]

I have a hitch so I use a jack to raise the tire then put it in gear and use a sponge on a handle with the tire shine applied to it. No fuss no muss, tire spins slowly and does all the work. Don't use your hand to hold the sponge to avoid injury.

:yikes: I definitely do not recommend jacking up a Spyder by the hitch. The tongue weight is limited to 40 pounds, and that is in a downward direction where the swingarm supports the hitch. Lifting upward, the capacity would be much less. I urge you to reconsider!

 

[bluestratos]

The tongue weight is based on 10# of the trailer weight max (400#) but is not a indication of how strong the actual hitch is. The hitch it self easily supports the weight of the rear of the bike as has been proven by myself many times. If you were to exceed the weight while towing you chance bottoming out or damage to the suspension, axle or tire. That being said, while towing over pot holes or humps the tongue will receive many times more weight than the 40#shown on the sticker. On the flip side, if you have less thean 10% you will begin to experience tail wag while towing.

 

[NancysToy]

The tongue weight is based on 10# of the trailer weight max (400#) but is not a indication of how strong the actual hitch is. The hitch it self easily supports the weight of the rear of the bike as has been proven by myself many times. If you were to exceed the weight while towing you chance bottoming out or damage to the suspension, axle or tire. That being said, while towing over pot holes or humps the tongue will receive many times more weight than the 40#shown on the sticker. On the flip side, if you have less thean 10% you will begin to experience tail wag while towing.

The basis for that number may have been 10% of the gross trailer weight, but the components were designed to that weight. Yes, there is a safety margin...usually 2.5 to 4 times the load, but that is in another direction, and it is still far less than the rear of the Spyder weighs (about 300 ponds for the RT). Do whatever you want, but please don't advocate or defend the practice. It is an invitation to disaster.

 

[bluestratos]

Well I think we will have to disagree on that point but no biggee. I know there are a lot more factors that go into the design than just static weight on the hitch, I only have to look at the materials used for the frame. Thanks for you advice Scotty and I recommend everyone use their best judgment on this issue as Scotty mentions.