Cleaning the back wheel on your RT

[rworell]

So I have switched from an "08" RS to an RT and I have to tell you the back wheel is so difficult to clean. Any tips? or quick ways to get this done..... Spray on cleaner perhaps?

Thanks all
Rich

 

[Bob Denman]

Between belt, brake, and road dust... just ride the bike! :thumbup:

 

[MEP]

I've used s100 Total Cycle Cleaner for years on bikes with good results.

 

[SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN]

min40 and an electric power washer but the most important thing is cleaning your wheels on a
regular basis so brake dust does not build up.

 

[JayBros]

+1 on Spectaculr's frequent cleaning recommendation. I use plain Turtle Wax car wash soap and wash mitt. I do the rims last and the TW gets the brake dust off as easily as wheel cleaner. Yes, I have to move the Spyder once to ensure I clean all 360[SUP]o[/SUP]​ of the three rims and rear sprocket but it's not a big deal.

 

[bronzeflex42]

Have to agree with spectacular spiderman and jaybros, i don't let brake dust build up on mine either. I keep mine wiped off with a lint free towel. If i get caught in the rain, i wash it with car wash soap and dry it off after i park it in the shed.

 

[finless]

Yes the rim gets dirty and not just from brake dust.
I use a wet toilet brush believe it or not! It gets in and around the rim pretty easy.


If I am not washing the Spyder and just want to wipe off this dirt dry, I use a Swiffer duster that has a long handle.

Bob

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

OR THIS

Get some Paint thinner from Home Depot ....THE WATER SOLUABLE KIND .....and just use a rag...soak it ...and reach in wipe what you can then move the wheel....repeat.......the spray from the hose will do the rest..........Mike

 

[rworell]

Mike, why Paint Thinner??? Does it act as a Preventitive after or helps with the clean up later??

Get some Paint thinner from Home Depot ....THE WATER SOLUABLE KIND .....and just use a rag...soak it ...and reach in wipe what you can then move the wheel....repeat.......the spray from the hose will do the rest..........Mike

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

P.T.

Mike, why Paint Thinner??? Does it act as a Preventitive after or helps with the clean up later??

It has the ability to remove just about any substance ( except for DRY PAINT ) so what dirty grimy stuff is on the wheel gets broken down chemically and your garden hose can just wash it off.............Also it's pretty in-expensive compared to similar products.......Mike :thumbup:

 

[jaherbst]

Yes the rim gets dirty and not just from brake dust.
I use a wet toilet brush believe it or not! It gets in and around the rim pretty easy.


If I am not washing the Spyder and just want to wipe off this dirt dry, I use a Swiffer duster that has a long handle.

Bob

Tried this with the short extendable handle . Works great even for the front suspension. Sprayed a little extra pledge on it to help hold the dust. Thanks, for the good idea.

Jack

 

[Chupaca]

Dust...

key word is dust. As long you don't get it wet (we are in a drought) it all wipes clean with a microfiber cloth. Occational spots with some WD40...I check it after long rydes and just wipe it off. You RT guys don't see the back wheel that much anyway...:roflblack::roflblack:

 

[donkes]

A bike should also look like it has been ridden. Don't need to look super shinny all the time.

 

[donkes]

Between belt, brake, and road dust... just ride the bike! :thumbup:

I couldn't agree more. Just ride, thats why you bought it.
:yes:

 

[bluestratos]

I guess each to their own, I like to keep my rim clean but I dont clean it every time, when I see it building up I wash it with soap and water after first wetting down with royal purple cleaner. This cleans the tire and the rim. I wax the rim after about every 5-6 washes and I apply tire black to the rubber about once every 6 months. This keeps my bike looking new and well cared for.

I couldn't agree more. Just ride, thats why you bought it.
:yes:

 

[WEB-WVR]

I like the toilet brush idea....especially if you have bad knees or a bad back and find it difficult to get in around the frame and sprocket ! :thumbup:

As far as cleaning....their is nothing wrong with keeping a bike clean (pride in ownership !) :spyder2:

My Harley bud said he had not cleaned the bugs off his in over 2 years....I told him maybe the bug gutts is the only thing holding it together ! :doorag:

I like shine :

 

[Shiznit98204]

Hmmmmm

My wheels are black so it always looks clean to me.
:roflblack::roflblack: