Triumphrat

kileface

I was cleaning my Bonneville today, and working to get the black oily spots off my rear wheel rim, and in looking for a better cleaner, decided to try the Goo Gone from under the kitchen sink. That stuff is AMAZING! It took the residue off so fast and easily I couldn't believe it. Now for the question - is it harmful to tires? It's all organic, but I know it's citric acid-based. The label didn't really specify.

Any experience out there?

Normandy

Any thinner/remover product will suck moisture from the rubber and cause checking. I wouldn't put anything on my tires but the road.

kileface

I didn't intend to use it on my tires, I would be careful about getting it on them and not immediately cleaning it off. The label does specifiy that it's not for use on tires, for what it's worth.

mglemans86

I use chain wax and it's particulary stuborn I have found a little Gunk on a rag works great.

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dave1068

Wheel magic type of cleaners might work (for all wheels) as its sprays on and cleans car wheels w/out hurting tires, should work on bike rims too, Spray on, hose off

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davidc

Kileface - I have been using WD40 for a while. Cleans the wheels really well, and I am assuming it will inhibit rust/corrosion. I also use it on the frame and mufflers. I do keep it, and anything else, off the tires.

Baltobonneville

WD40 on muffler will burn right off, although I suppose it's helpful until you run the bike, for example, for winter storage.

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Marty
2005 Bonneville Blue 790cc, AI removed, Staintunes, Unifilter, no snorkel, 120/40/Thrux needle/1 shim/3 turns, fly screen, tacho, D9 gauge panel, center stand, Ikon 7610s, Hagon fork springs, gaiters, Pirelli Sport Demons, 3 seats.