I am cursed with being too Anal

Billy the kid · Mar 18, 2012

Yep I spit shine the dog all the time, got a harley to ride in the shitty weather

Paved the drive way just so the dog doesn't get dusty getting in and out :cheers:

BigMike · Mar 18, 2012

mzinna said:
Yeppir...I'm the same way.... I get some crap from my woman about it. She claims I spend too much time cleaning the Dog than I do taking her out. Can't help it. I have to have the Dog spotless and shining at all times. It is a sickness but, I love it!

same here my friend it is a peaceful sickness

Little-Boo · Mar 18, 2012

I like a clean bike and always have, I guess that is the reason my Dog has chrome everything. It doesn't take long to wipe it down, plus being under a cover and in the garage help. My dog has had one bath in 6 years, and that was after we got caught in a rain storm. If it looks like rain, I ride the Harley and let the girls at the bike rally wash it :lol: :lol:

Carlos

DemonK9 · Mar 19, 2012

Me and my wife have OCD, my poor kids... Lol

Reaper · Mar 19, 2012

kmalysa, I doubt you are as anal as me about our bikes, ask Aspen, he will tell you. I clean it every time after I ride it, I spend at least three to four hours cleaning it after a ride, even if I rode it 50 miles. I always want it to look new every time I take it out. What really bothers me is the dust, or bugs I pick up while out for a ride. I carry a microfiber towel, and detailer spray to use while on a ride.

I know your pain, I wish I wasn't this way but I don't think it is going to change. Just do what you have to do to keep it like you want it, and enjoy riding it. :cheers:

stlmikie · Mar 19, 2012

I ride with Aspen most of the time. When my bike to the nasty point he lets me know I need to clean it up. Then I'll give it a once over.

silver09 · Mar 19, 2012

I understand completly! But i've learned over the years to enjoy things and use them the way they where supposed to be used. Just ride it enjoy it then clean it up when you get a chance. :cheers:

Sven · Mar 19, 2012

kmalysa said:
I need help!!!!! Are their any other Anal Retentive nuts like me out there?

Yes, over here :hi:

Dad is right. Walk the bike. Anally look her over. She is your baby, so you either keep the diaper on the brat or you clean its aZZ UP!

:whoop:

What, me polish? Watch me work...

:job:

I'm good at dis too.

mjsk9 · Mar 19, 2012

Abaco21 said:
I say you can have it all! Any time you have the time, polish. It's good therapy if entered into with the right attitude. A cigar makes it an event. A cigar and scotch makes it a party. If it's time to ride, ride. Sometimes clean and ride line up. Sometimes they don't. Enjoy the two activities without trying to line them up. -Works like a charm for me!

Steve

Could not have said it better myself! Polishing the dog w/ a Cigar and drink of choice.... PRICELESS!!!!

Mickeetwo · Mar 20, 2012

silver09 said:
I understand completly! But i've learned over the years to enjoy things and use them the way they where supposed to be used. Just ride it enjoy it then clean it up when you get a chance.

I agree completely :2thumbs: Mine gets a good cleaning during the winter and during riding season I just wipe it down after each ride. I would rather ride mine than clean it.

Reaper · Mar 22, 2012

kmalysa said:
Reaper that is about what I do. I spent 8 hours on her Sunday, she's only gone 50 miles since re-paint and 5 months of polishing. I put a black satin sheet on her when I finished vowing not to ride her until her exibit at the art Musuem is done. But that's a month away... I am sure I will sneak her out again a few times and spend hours getting her ready for the show again.

Well, looks like there is something wrong with both of us. I wish I wasn't this way, but unfortunately I am. The upside is always riding a perfect looking bike.:2thumbs:

bigchazz · Mar 22, 2012

kmalysa said:
I am having a hard time loving and enjoying my bike. The problem is that I am too anal about the appearance of my toys. I blame my Dad (god rest his soul), who drilled it into me to take care of your stuff.
I have restored several cars, mostly black (my fav color), but always sold them shortly after restoration because, If I drove them, I wanted to them to always look thier best. So obviously, after a drive, it took a day or two to clean and polish for the next time out, only for them to get dusty for before that next time!!!! I love toys and love the way they look, when perfect, but at 52 years old, I am tired of keeping my stuff perfect.

Now that I have new paint and have my Dog the way I want it... I am going through the same problem. Even a short 50 mile ride, in my mind needs a complete detail to get rid of dust and bugs.

My other bike is a Goldwing that I used to keep perfect as well, but decided to make it a daily driver rain and shine. I ride it to work and everywhere all year long unless it's snowing or freezing. I was able to overcome keeping it clean every day. I now wash it only once a week.

But I can't seem to enjoy my Dog unless she is 100% presentable at all times. I just don't have time to keep going through this ritual!!!!

I have actually started concidering selling the Dog for the same reason as my old Muscle Cars.

I need help!!!!! Are their any other Anal Retentive nuts like me out there?

ALAS......I have found my twin..........I am totally like you, I feel your pain!

erldawg · Mar 23, 2012

Note to self.....Go out to the garage and wax it up....the bike that is

:flag:

:roll:

seavee · Mar 23, 2012

I catch shit cause I carry a swiffer duster. But it works!

bigchazz · Mar 23, 2012

kmalysa said:
Hey Chaz... How are you likeing your Pitbull? I Think your paint is awesome (very stiking combo of orange and black). I actually set out to have mine painted similar when my painter, (The Wizard), took me in the direction of real fire and blades.
Your bike just gleems!!!!!

Thanks for the words.....any fire is awsome!

bigchazz · Mar 23, 2012

kmalysa said:
Hey Chaz... How are you likeing your Pitbull? I Think your paint is awesome (very stiking combo of orange and black). I actually set out to have mine painted similar when my painter, (The Wizard), took me in the direction of real fire and blades.
Your bike just gleems!!!!!

Thanks for the words.....any fire is awsome!

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