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Joy, Dawn or most any dish detergent as they have grease cutting agents and mild on the paint. Also cheap.

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(2)2005 FJR1300abs:  230,000 m
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I would recommend only using car soap with no wax in it. I found that the wax dries on the engine parts and coats it with a white wax film. After I'm done washing it I hand dry a bit and start my engine for a couple minutes, than I go for a ride to air dry and than a quick final wipe.
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Joy, Dawn or most any dish detergent as they have grease cutting agents and mild on the paint. Also cheap.
in the UK washing-up liquid as we call dish detergent contains huge amounts of salt as a thickener. I wouldn't recommend it for use as a vehicle detergent
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Has anyone figured out the best way to get all that spun off chain lube off the rear wheel without using gasoline? Carb cleaner?
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Has anyone figured out the best way to get all that spun off chain lube off the rear wheel without using gasoline? Carb cleaner?
S-100 works great: 
http://www.amazon.com/S100-12001B-Total-Cleaner-Bottle/dp/B000WJX6IM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1447985128&sr=8-1&keywords=s-100
 
This is basically the same stuff as Honda Brite used to be.  I use this to clean gunk off of metal parts all the time.  I have no idea how safe it is for paint so I am careful to keep it away from plastics.
 
 
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Has anyone figured out the best way to get all that spun off chain lube off the rear wheel without using gasoline? Carb cleaner?
For stuff like that I use engine degreaser sold at most auto parts stores.  Spray it on and then use your soapy cloth to wipe it off.  I even use it on the chain and use a chain brush to get the crud off.  Usually let the chain dry overnight and then apply a fresh coat of chain lube.
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Has anyone figured out the best way to get all that spun off chain lube off the rear wheel without using gasoline? Carb cleaner?
For stuff like that I use engine degreaser sold at most auto parts stores.  Spray it on and then use your soapy cloth to wipe it off.  I even use it on the chain and use a chain brush to get the crud off.  Usually let the chain dry overnight and then apply a fresh coat of chain lube.
 
I use a little WD-40 and a rag, then wash the rim as normal.
 
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+1 WD40 is a good gunk remover.  
My bikes never see more water pressure than they're likely to get riding around in a storm.
 
Ok, I lied. After the Dalton Highway I did stop at a coin wash in Fairbanks to try and get the mud calcium chloride mix off of the FJR.
 
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Been there and done that! 3 years later I still have traces of that mud/mix on my panniers. And that is after many car washes. Did you go all the way to Deadhorse? 
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