[Hydroboy35th]

I bought a 08 ninja 250 for my girlfriend this weekend, and the guy put tire shine on the tires (I know, right). So what would be a good way to get it off with out hurting the tire?, thanks!

 

[SubSailor]

As long as he kept it to the sidewalls and not the tread it should be ok.
But you can use detergent and water to scrub it off if you want.

I used to put a little armor-all on my sidewalls when I detailed some of my bikes.
Again, I only kept it to the sidewalls only.

 

[jgos929]

soap and water

 

[Hydroboy35th]

He put it over the WHOLE tire, I couldnt believe it!...It was his first bike too and he didnt know any better though.

 

[SubSailor]

Let me guess, he armor-all'ed the seat also?

Break out the soap and water and scrub those tires really well.
Even then I'd be careful until the tread is scuffed in.

I remember a long time ago when I turned down a street that had a car wash at the corner.
Just the soapy runoff on the street made me lose the rear tire.
Good thing I was not even fully engaged in 1st gear, so it just tipped over onto the pipe.

 

[The 'Burnian]

We should all be thanking you for buying the bike off such an idiot with a death wish that CLEARLY doesn't deserve the thrill of owning and riding a motorcycle...
Armourall-ing the tyres totally? Did you think to ask if he plays Russian roulette with five chambers full, one empty?

 

[Hydroboy35th]

We should all be thanking you for buying the bike off such an idiot with a death wish that CLEARLY doesn't deserve the thrill of owning and riding a motorcycle...
Armourall-ing the tyres totally? Did you think to ask if he plays Russian roulette with five chambers full, one empty?

lol,He was a younger guy and it was his first motorcycle so I took it easy on him!
By the way..soap & water did NOT get the tire shine completely off, Im gonna use rubbing alcohol then go over them with 60 grit sandpaper.

 

[rexmitchell]

My buddy made the same mistake, soap and water did the trick but a little sand paper should work fine.