Hello,
I'm new to this forum & just wanted to drop in & say hi & ask a few questions. I just purchased a new 2004 VN1500 Classic (black & red), beautiful bike!! So far I have only put in 28 miles as I drove her home. I plan on following the manufacturer recommended break-in schedule, i know its a hotly debated topic
Anyways, any tips & info on this bike are welcome.
Since this is my first cruiser, I'm kinda going anal over wanting to keep it clean & in showroom "gleaming" condition. Any tips on what cleaners you folks use? The manual just calls for washing with water & auto safe detergent & then drying with soft cloth & waxing. Is there a safe spray I could use with cotton cloth for quick cleans & dusting so I don't have to wash it every other day? What chrome polish do you recommend, and does it matter between brands? Also, I need to purchase a dust cover (right now I'm just using cotton bedsheets) but was worried that the ones from the catalogs might end up scratching the bike. Any recommendations on a decent dust cover would be highly appreciated, Dennis Kirk have a Dowco brand and Nelson-Rigg. Any preferences?? Thanks & ride safe!
I'm new to this forum & just wanted to drop in & say hi & ask a few questions. I just purchased a new 2004 VN1500 Classic (black & red), beautiful bike!! So far I have only put in 28 miles as I drove her home. I plan on following the manufacturer recommended break-in schedule, i know its a hotly debated topic
Since this is my first cruiser, I'm kinda going anal over wanting to keep it clean & in showroom "gleaming" condition. Any tips on what cleaners you folks use? The manual just calls for washing with water & auto safe detergent & then drying with soft cloth & waxing. Is there a safe spray I could use with cotton cloth for quick cleans & dusting so I don't have to wash it every other day? What chrome polish do you recommend, and does it matter between brands? Also, I need to purchase a dust cover (right now I'm just using cotton bedsheets) but was worried that the ones from the catalogs might end up scratching the bike. Any recommendations on a decent dust cover would be highly appreciated, Dennis Kirk have a Dowco brand and Nelson-Rigg. Any preferences?? Thanks & ride safe!