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    Posted: 02 Jul 2018 at 21:03
Here's a few recent pics after a good wash/polish and with the new rearsets , correct decals and Tigcraft cans and links. I used Bilt hammer wash , glare polish and sealed with collinte wax after reading on here how good it was and i have to say its really brought a great depth and shine to the paint and carbon. 
I started out with nothing and I've still got most of it left
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i'll give you £20 and a packet of hobnobs and im cutting my throat going that high  !!!!!
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Looking great, I have the collinite too after someone on here recommended it - not for the Matte bits obviously.

I hate doing my OZ's especially the front, but love the results once done. How do yuo do yours?
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Af1 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 02 Jul 2018 at 22:42
looks great. The gen 2 do look good when looked after....
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looks great matey
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Originally posted by colinmeadows colinmeadows wrote:

i'll give you £20 and a packet of hobnobs and im cutting my throat going that high  !!!!!
Pass i don't like hobnobsDead
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Originally posted by legend88 legend88 wrote:

Looking great, I have the collinite too after someone on here recommended it - not for the Matte bits obviously.

I hate doing my OZ's especially the front, but love the results once done. How do yuo do yours?
Yep that wax is excellent especially in this heat so easy to use. For the wheels I clean them with the wash then gt85 and buff it obviously covering the brakes. They cone up really well 
I started out with nothing and I've still got most of it left
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Originally posted by Af1 Af1 wrote:

looks great. The gen 2 do look good when looked after....
Cheers mate. She certainly didn't look like this when I got it been a mission but finally enjoying it now. Looking forward to a ride tomorrow. 
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Originally posted by cheesy cheesy wrote:

looks great matey

Cheers mate. You dug them abba fittings out of your parts haul yetLOL
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Looks very good, I use gt85 all over my bike, same as you I cover the wheels and brakes and soak the bike with it, wait for the propellant to evaporate and polish it.
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Geez that is a good looking bike.
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I admire the effort that goes into something like that Clap
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Originally posted by badapple badapple wrote:

Originally posted by legend88 legend88 wrote:

Looking great, I have the collinite too after someone on here recommended it - not for the Matte bits obviously.

I hate doing my OZ's especially the front, but love the results once done. How do yuo do yours?
Yep that wax is excellent especially in this heat so easy to use. For the wheels I clean them with the wash then gt85 and buff it obviously covering the brakes. They cone up really well 


It's the access to do the wheel cleaning that's a pain for me. I don't mind the work but my big hands really struggle.
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Oz are a pita to clean I agree


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Thanks for all the comments fellas she is my pride and joy. I even enjoy cleaning it. Just as well because its covered  in horse sh*t now and so is all my gear after a gust blew an overfilled wagen full of the stuff all over us at 80 just as I was about to go past......bastardLOL
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Originally posted by legend88 legend88 wrote:

Originally posted by badapple badapple wrote:

Originally posted by legend88 legend88 wrote:

Looking great, I have the collinite too after someone on here recommended it - not for the Matte bits obviously.

I hate doing my OZ's especially the front, but love the results once done. How do yuo do yours?
Yep that wax is excellent especially in this heat so easy to use. For the wheels I clean them with the wash then gt85 and buff it obviously covering the brakes. They cone up really well 

Legend im a midget with tiny hands that must be the secret!

It's the access to do the wheel cleaning that's a pain for me. I don't mind the work but my big hands really struggle.
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bloody lovely. i have always loved that paint scheme.
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Thanks bud i appreciate the comment certainly took a few hours to bring her upto my standard hahaha. 
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Bikes looking sweet mate, sorry I didn't get back to you the other day, been manic at work just lately and don't seem to have five minutes to myself. Like you, I too enjoy the cleaning of my bike almost as much as riding it, as you well know, the comments made by others makes you feel proud don't they. My favourite time for a deep clean on the bike is after my weekend night shifts, bike out on the patio, blanket out to lie on to get the underneath and a brew beside the bike and some tunes on in the background, couldn't want for anything more .   
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very nice that , I have black one of same year I think.
Wheels looking gud done mine other day almost forgot how nice they look clean lol qick question how's best to do front wheel? Without taking it of.
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Originally posted by Markymark67 Markymark67 wrote:

Bikes looking sweet mate, sorry I didn't get back to you the other day, been manic at work just lately and don't seem to have five minutes to myself. Like you, I too enjoy the cleaning of my bike almost as much as riding it, as you well know, the comments made by others makes you feel proud don't they. My favourite time for a deep clean on the bike is after my weekend night shifts, bike out on the patio, blanket out to lie on to get the underneath and a brew beside the bike and some tunes on in the background, couldn't want for anything more .   

Hi Mark no worries mate we'll catch up soon I'm not getting out again until the kids return to school busy as you are. Yep i think we both have a touch of OCD in the bike cleaning and yes constructive comments are always appreciated. I keep my bike clean because im very proud of owning such a gorgeous machine and I don't take it for granted as im very lucky to have it. 
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Originally posted by Hangry Hangry wrote:

very nice that , I have black one of same year I think.
Wheels looking gud done mine other day almost forgot how nice they look clean lol qick question how's best to do front wheel? Without taking it of.

Hi mate thanks.  As far as the wheel goes like i said above to legend im a small bloke with tiny hands so i don't find it that hard to get in behind the discs however i do take the wheel out every now and then as its easier and the just keep on top of it wirh the gt85 and an old toothbrush!!
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that looks stunning buddy,a credit too you.
ive also gt the ocd cleaning bug badly im afraid.
the mrs moans like hell,im looking forward to getting my new bike and giving it its first good thorough clean from top to bottom.
sat here waiting for it to be delivered today at some time,cleaning stuff out ready lol.

gorgeous bike you have mate,the gen 2's sure are a looker imo nad sound a bit better than the gen 1 i think due to the twin cans.
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mate I've got it bad im the same with my car as well but given up with the wife's fighting a losing battle there. 

Appreciated the comments dude she's been hard work but worth it especially now I've got some tasty bits on and the Tigs are very special indeed you have to hear them mate just awesome best sounding system I've tried and there has been a few!

Nothing like that first getting to know the new steed clean! Look forward to seeing how she comes out after a good going over buddyBig smile

Im amazed you haven't had a Gen2 yet can't be many bikes you haven't owned hahaha.  I LOVE THEM!!!
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not had a gen 2 as they felt alot smaller than the tall gen 1,
thats why i love gen 1's,suit my king kong frame better than any bike out there mate.
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makes me want to spend weeks cleaning mine
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