Review
Meguiar’s Gold Class Vinyl & Rubber Protectant
Meguiar’s Gold Class Vinyl & Rubber Protectant Manufacturer’s Information Category: Vinyl, rubber cleaner & protection Type: Spray bottle, 24 oz. (710 ml) Manufacturer: Meguiar’s Made In: U.S.A. Retail Price: $4.99 Claims – “Brings back richness and color to vinyl, plastic and rubber.” For Use On – Vinyl, rubber (not motorcycle tires), trim, saddlebags. Claimed Features – “Uses a premium, complex blend of …
S100 Engine Brightener
S100 Engine Brightener for Motorcycle Engine Cases, black plastic cleaner and more I have to admit that I was prepared to be under-whelmed by this product. I’m not sure why; maybe it’s the packaging that didn’t do it for me, or maybe it’s that I couldn’t quite figure out what it was really for. An “engine …
Rolling Thunder Pig Spit
Rolling Thunder Pig Spit Manufacturer’s Information Category: Engine, metal, plastic cleaner & protection Type: Aerosol Can, 9 oz. (255 g) Manufacturer: Rolling Thunder Made In: U.S.A. Retail Price: $13.95 Claims – “Instant spit shine for motors. Total bike protection. Renews luster to faded or wax-marked paint.” For Use On – Metal, rubber, wrinkle paint, powder coated surfaces. Claimed Features – “Makes black …
Wenol Metal Polish
Wenol Metal Polish If you own a motorcycle, you’ve probably come across an advertisement for Wenol at some time or another. Fortunately, most European motorcycles don’t have a lot of chrome or metal that needs polishing, but after a while, pipes and mufflers can start to look pretty sad, and almost every bike has …
Rim Magic Motorcycle Wheel Cleaner
Motorcycle Wheel Cleaner for Chrome or Polished Wheels Rim Magic by Shinybike is billed as a “safe and effective chrome or polished wheel cleaner”. It’s similar to other automotive wheel cleaners; after you spray it on, a foam appears which is designed to clean the grime and brake dust from wheels. The directions say to …
Luster Detailer by Luster Lace
Quick Detailer for Motorcycle Paint, Chrome, Glass and Plastic Luster Detailer by Luster Lace Polishes is a quick detail spray designed to be used between regular applications of wax. You simply spray it on and wipe it off. It claims to be able to also lift off bugs, tree sap, road film, etc. from surfaces. …
Motorcycle Wheel Chrome Polish – Luster Pad – Luster Seal
Motorcycle Wheel Chrome Polish – Luster Pad – Luster Seal This is a pretty interesting product. Luster Pad is a cloth impregnated with some type of pleasant-smelling metal polish. The jar shown in the photo on the left contains a sealed package with a length of Luster Pad that’s about 1.5″ wide (see photo …
Blue Job Chrome Polish
Blue-Job Chrome Polish Review Our recent review of Blue Away motorcycle exhaust blue remover brought several emails from webBikeWorld visitors, all recommending Blue Job chrome polish as an alternative. We quickly ordered a container and came to the realization yet again that it’s better not to be too obsessed with removing that blue color on …
Moto Guzzi Breva 1100
A new generation of touring bikes is here from Moto Guzzi. The Breva V 1100 is a completely redesigned 90º V-Twin with a new, larger alternator positioned between the cylinder heads, new oil sump design, and lighter pistons to reduce crankcase inertia and reduce vibration. The most significant technological innovation is Moto Guzzi’s patented “cardano …
Sprayway Crazy Clean
Sprayway Crazy Clean Manufacturer’s Information Category: Motorcycle cleaner Type: Spray Can, 19 oz. (539g) Manufacturer: Sprayway Inc Made In: U.S.A. Retail Price: $4.95 Claims – “Spray on – Wipe Off”. Cleans and Deodorizes (!) For Use On – Motorcycle plastic, windscreens, chrome. Claimed Features – All-purpose cleaner. Application – Spray on, let stand for several seconds, wipe off Our Opinions The original Sprayway Glass …
Meguiar’s Plastx Clear Plastic Cleaner & Polish
Meguiar’s Plastx Clear Plastic Cleaner & Polish Manufacturer’s Information Category: Plastic cleaner, polish Type: Squeeze bottle, 296 ml (10 oz.) Manufacturer: Meguiar’s Made In: U.S.A Retail Price: $6.99 Claims – “Removes fine scratches, oxidation and grime, haze and cloudiness.” For Use On – Clear plastics Claimed Features – “Micro abrasive technology provides powerful but safe cleaning and polishing action. Restores optical clarity …
Multiple Bike Syndrome Part II: My BMW R 1150 GS
BMW R 1150 GS Summary Frequent webBikeWorld visitors will remember my “Multiple Bike Syndrome” article, where I described some reasons for owning two motorcycles rather than only one. If you recall, I had just purchased a brand-new 2006 Yamaha FJR1300A to add to the stable. I was tickled with the new ride and proceeded …
BMW K75 Windscreen Buffeting Fix
BMW Windscreen Buffeting Solution Solution for buffeting on a BMW K75 or K100 motorcycle with the original equipment windscreen. See Also: ▪ BMW Windscreen Spacer Installation Instructions ▪ BMW K75 “S” Windscreen Adjustment Do you own a BMW K100 or K75 motorcycle with the standard windscreen (BMW part number 46 63 2 303 245)? Then you know …
Meguiar’s Gold Class Bug & Tar Remover
Meguiar’s Gold Class Bug & Tar Remover Manufacturer’s Information Category: Bug, tar remover Type: Spray bottle, 16 oz. (473 ml) Manufacturer: Meguiar’s Made In: U.S.A Retail Price: $5.95 Claims – “Quick and safe way to dissolve road tar and bugs.” For Use On – Painted surfaces. Claimed Features – “Makes hard to remove contaminants disappear. Super, penetrating formula. Advanced dissolving action. No …
Motorcycle Detailing Kit
Motorcycle Detailing Kit We’ve covered about 80 Bajillion motorcycle cleaners, polishes and waxes and just about every other type of chemical for cleaning motorcycles known to science . And believe me, there are many more on the way… But here’s an interesting product that can help get all of those cleaners into the little nooks …
Eagle One Nanowax
Eagle One Nanowax Manufacturer’s Information Category: Motorcycle polish, wax Type: Pump bottle, 16 oz. (472 ml) Manufacturer: Eagle One Made In: U.S.A Retail Price: $9.99 Claims – Uses nanotechnology. Fills fine scratches and conceals swirl marks. For Use On – Motorcycle chains and cables. Claimed Features – Cleans brake dust, chain lube and “road soil”. Can leave on longer for more cleaning …
Victory Cross Country Tour Review
A Season on the 2012 Victory Cross Country Tour Here in the Northeast, it’s just about the time that I add fuel stabilizer to the tank, run the bike for a few minutes, and call it a season. The now-motionless bike in my garage is a Victory Cross Country Tour, and the season in question …
Crystal-Glo Acrylic Motorcycle Polish
Crystal-Glo Acrylic Motorcycle Polish We’ve discovered that it’s really hard to review motorcycle polishes. All of our reviews are done under real-world conditions that any webBikeWorld visitor might experience. So we like to take on-the-job photos (amateur though they may be!) to illustrate our product reviews. But taking photographs that capture the before/after differences of …
Meguiar’s NXT Generation Tech Wax
Meguiar’s NXT Generation Tech Wax Manufacturer’s Information Category: Motorcycle polish, wax Type: Squeeze bottle, 532 ml (18 oz.) Manufacturer: Meguiar’s Retail Price: $14.95 Made In: U.S.A. Claims – “Unique engineered synthetic polymer formula. Ultimate deep gloss and protection.” For Use On – Painted surfaces. Claimed Features – “Paint will be darker and richer and the shine will be the deepest, clearest you’ve …
EBR 1190SX Preview
The Buell EBR 1190SX “Superfighter” The Buell EBR 1190SX was formally introduced at the 2014 AIMExpo show (Report)in Orlando, Florida. EBR said the 1190SX is made in the U.S.A. and this “streetfighter” is a takeoff on the EBR 1190RX with full fairing. The 1190SX appears to be very nicely made and probably the equal of typical …
Plexus Plastic Cleaner
Plexus Plastic Cleaner Manufacturer’s Information Manufacturer: Plexus Category: polish Type: Aerosol Can, 13 oz. (369 g) Retail Price: $9.95 Made In: U.S.A. Claims – “Developed for use in aviation. Cleans, protects and polishes clear and colored plastics”, For Use On – Clear and colored plastic, Perspex, Lucite, Plexiglas, Fiberglass, ABS, Lexan, Acrylite and other acrylics, including painted surfaces. Claimed …
S100 Detail & Wax
S100 Detail & Wax Manufacturer’s Information Manufacturer: S100 Cycle Care Products Category: Quick wax, cleaner, polish Type: Aerosol can, 10 oz. (283 ml) Retail Price: $8.95 Made In: Germany Retailers: Try Top of the Line in the U.S.A. Claims – “Cleans, shines & waxes in one easy step…without water. For touch-up cleaning and detailing. Terrific ‘finishing touch’ after …
Mr. Moto Motorcycle Wash
Mr. Moto Motorcycle Wash Manufacturer’s Information Category: Motorcycle wash Manufacturer: Mr. Moto Products Type: Plastic Bottle, 32 oz. (947 ml) Retail Price: $8.32 Made In: U.S.A. Claims – “Specially formulated for motorcycles; removes tough stains; won’t streak or spot.” For Use On – Entire motorcycle. Claimed Features – Use with dirt bikes or street bikes. Floats away grease. Creates sheeting action that …
S100 Wheel Cleaner
S100 Wheel Cleaner Manufacturer’s Information Category: Wheel cleaner Manufacturer: S100 Cycle Care Products Type: Spray bottle, 500 ml (16.9 oz.) Retailers: Try Hawg-Wash in the U.S.A. Retail Price: $9.95 Made In: Germany Claims – “pH controlled, will not react with any type of wheel, brake or system component”. “Yields 50% more cleaning power”. For Use On – Painted and chrome wheels. Claimed Features – …
ProtectAll Motorcycle Wash
ProtectAll Motorcycle Wash Manufacturer’s Information Category: Motorcycle wash Manufacturer: ProtectAll Type: Plastic Bottle, 16 oz. (473 ml) Retail Price: $5.00 Made In: U.S.A Claims – “Quick & easy; no rinsing; no hose; no streaks; no spots” For Use On – Vehicles, windows, floors, more. Claimed Features – Conserves water, won’t remove wax, no rinsing Application – Mix 1 oz. per gallon of water, …
LustreLab LXR Motorcycle Wash
LustreLab LXR Motorcycle Wash We’re nearing springtime here in the northern hemisphere, and that means that motorcycles will come out of storage to get cleaned and prepped for another riding season. We’ve been using a truckload of motorcycle wash, polish and cleaner products over the last few months, and we’ll be reporting on them with a …
Meguiar’s Extra All Surface Cleaner
Meguiar’s Extra All Surface Cleaner Manufacturer’s Information Category: Engine degreaser – cleaner Manufacturer: Meguiar’s Type: Spray bottle, 32 oz. (912 ml) Retail Price: $8.99 Made In: U.S.A. Claims – “Degreases everything from engines to BBQ grills. Cleans rubber, vinyl, metal, tile and plastic.” For Use On – “Almost any surface”. Claimed Features – “Contains no ingredients that could cause corrosion or discoloration. Non-toxic, …
American Industries Terp Citrus Solvent
American Industries Terp Citrus Solvent Manufacturer’s Information Category: Degreaser, cleaner, tar remover Manufacturer: American Industries Type: Aerosol can, 15 oz. (425 g) Retail Price: Unknown Made In: U.S.A. Claims – “Pure organic power”. Removes grease, tar, asphalt, inks, oils, adhesives, gaskets, decals. For Use On – Metal surfaces. Claimed Features – Cleans fingerprints, oil, film and other solids. Application – Spray on to …
Collinite Wax
Collinite Wax Product reviews, by their very nature, are a narrative of the evaluator’s opinions, feelings and biases. And you know what? That’s fine! There’s nothing wrong with it whatsoever — in fact, that’s what a review is all about. Sure, there’s some objectivity thrown in here and there, but opinions are much more fun. …
Motorex Clean & Polish
Motorex Clean & Polish Manufacturer’s Information Manufacturer: Motorex Category: Quick wax, cleaner, polish Type: Aerosol Can, 500 ml (16.9 oz.) Retail Price: $7.95 Made In: Switzerland Claims – Non-streaking, lasting shine. For Use On – Metal, plastic and painted surfaces. Claimed Features – Cleans and polishes. Application – Spray on, allow to set for 1 minute, polish with clean …
Motorex Protect & Shine 645
Motorex Protect & Shine 645 Manufacturer’s Information Manufacturer: Motorex Category: Quick wax, polish Type: Aerosol Can, 500 ml (16.9 oz.) Retail Price: $7.99 Made In: Switzerland Claims – “One step detailer. Quickly cleans and waxes.” For Use On – Metal, plastic and varnish (sic) surfaces. Also rubber and leather. Claimed Features – “Protects and gives a mirror-like finish”. …
