Cleaning the Spyder wheels

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

Thought I'd share my latest effort to do something in an easier way! :clap: As I'm sure we all know, cleaning the Spyder wheels can be a real pain in the patootie. Since I'm getting my old Spyder ready to sell I decided I really should clean the wheels somewhat decently. As you can see below, they were in pretty bad shape for cleanliness. And they are fairly visible! :gaah:

Being one to try to do things in an easier way I got to thinking why not take the wheels off? It sure would make them a lot easier to clean. So, I took them off and hauled them off to our large wheel chair accessible shower. S100 Wheel Cleaner, Simple Green, an old toothbrush, another brush, and a hand held shower, and the process became quite tolerable. I've cleaned lots of things in that shower. Lot's of room, easy to spray water on stuff, and best of all, I don't have to worry about splashing water all over the place! :yes:

The dirty wheels, before. Looks like I need to try again to clean that cruddy shock!

In the shower ready for cleaning.

Much better!!

Now, if only the rear wheel could be removed as easily! :gaah: I guess I'll just have to get on the floor to clean it. Fortunately, its dirty inside isn't nearly so visible!

 

[Bob Denman]

:clap: NICE job!! :2thumbs:
I've got a couple of bottles of S100 laying around... Time to put them to some good use!

 

[can-am sam]

I use Simple Green for cleaning the wheels. It works great. You must have a very understanding wife to let you clean the wheels in the shower!

 

[pegasus1300]

They came out very nice.Thanks for sharing.

 

[vstrommer]

Looks great!!!

 

[Bob Denman]

I use Simple Green for cleaning the wheels. It works great. You must have a very understanding wife to let you clean the wheels in the shower!

:shocked: He never told her... :yikes:

 

[bmccaffrey]

Cleaning wheels on a regular basis makes life simpler.:yes:

 

[Ron2andia]

Looks good and ty for sharing

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

Cleaning wheels on a regular basis makes life simpler.:yes:

True, if you are anal about keeping it clean! :thumbup: But I own mine to ride, not show off!! :roflblack: Took me about an hour each to give them a thorough cleaning. Two hours for two years ryding. Seems pretty simple to me! :clap: The spoke sides are hard to get clean when I wash the Spyder, too hard to worry about it each time I washed it!

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

You must have a very understanding wife to let you clean the wheels in the shower!

:shocked: He never told her... :yikes:

I don't know if she's understanding, or just tolerant! Her accommodation for my methods began early, in our third year of marriage back in 1968. She wanted a piano. I found one at a good price but managed to drop it over the side of the pickup turning a corner while bringing it home. The soundboard didn't crack so I loaded it back up and took it on home. It sat on its back propped up on chairs in our living room for about 4 months while I repaired and refinished it!

 

[SpyderAnn01]

We had a complete set of tins from one of Joe's V-Rods stored in our big bath tub for at least a year but I draw the line at cleaning greasy stuff in the shower.

 

[finless]

Well I don't let mine get that bad but when I do clean them I use a toilet brush... Works great and get's in all the areas without removing the wheels.

Bob