How do I clean the dirt out of the drive train on my road bike? Will this improve the bike's performance?
611797
This will definitely improve your performance.  A light shower of water should clean out the dirt/sand (don't spray a super fast hose stream of water at the components or you could blast the grease out of the bearings).\n\nAfter washing it with a gentle stream of water, you should dry it, and then apply some wet lube (I use finish line personally) to the entire drive train.\n\nGood luck.
990530
Start->programs->accessories->system tools->disk cleanup.\nSelect the drive u want to clean.
247807
There are several products out there made specifically for cleaning your rims.  Even the cheapest of them does a good job.  But read the labels carefully and make sure they're safe to use on your type of rims.\n\nMeguiars makes good products, for one.
364788
if its a good mountain bike fork it sould have oil in the housing of the legs if not i have put T9 on my fork and it hasnt done anything but helped
1060901
It looks like a lot of dirt has accumulated on the lens. You should buy those lens cleaner Cd's and follow the instructions on them to get them cleaned.\n\nElse, it could be a lens problem and you may have to replace the drive.
710361
If your chain is streched, I would just get a new one.\nThe chain is already streched out, it won't last to long.\nBut like most guys I ride with they're lazy, so before you take the chain off, look and see how many links needs to come off by pulling the chain tight. You need a rivet remover to pop links off.
149534
Ok assuming you are part of the real world and race on the street where they dont have a tree, sorry race chick. There are several things you can do to improve launch i have had a 89 mustang gt and i didnt do alot to the engine at first it was all about suspension and other things to get me off the line faster the first thing i done was put in a trunk mount battery kit to help waight transfer then 40/60 drag shocks fron edlebrock and eiback 1" lowering springs in the rear also i ran a pair of Nitto drag Radials and 3.73:1 rear gears you can email me @ williamb606@yahoo for specifics
1100948
Yes, dirtbike boots will keep your feet clean of dirt.
616659
Download this: http://www.drivercleaner.net/ and follow the instructions explicitly.  It will cure your problem.
549824
lol... are you that bored.\nvinger and detregent mix it up in a bucket.\nbent down, scrub..... and dry cloth to finish off. its great and less expensive way i clean my car same way... always clean and fresh. good luck
783321
It is not a good idea but here is a quick list of things you can do.\n1. get a cover, UV rays from sun will breakdown the paint, seat and grips and tires if you don't.\n2. Ride it often, your bike is less likely to suffer neglect and you will find problems sooner if you just ride the thing.\n3. Condition the rubber with Rubber protectorant, this helps slow the UV breakdown. \n4. do not over lubricate the bike, only the chain needs occasional lube, if it squeaks you waited too long, lube chain with dry lube then wipe off excess.\n5. only if you live in coastal or wet environment should you be concerned about rust, but you can apply rust inhibitor, (this is where keeping inside helps, because a dry clean bike is a happy bike.\nRide On...
599776
dishwasher powder/liquid and stain removers do too - enzymes helps break down grease and dirt
1034801
give it a good clean, use a lens cleaner..
315655
Get a can of stripeze....careful when using tho...highly flammable. follow instructions and do it outdoors. DONT bead or sand blast them! If you do you will never get the polished look back! Rinse them good. Get some simichrome polish or other type of polishing compound. Be ready to use some elbow grease...you might want to buy a buffing disk for your electric drill.
960798
The pedals should not be a problem to lubricate, just lubricate with graphite or other lubricant recommended by the manufacture of the exercise bike. (graphite is safer as it does not get clogged up with dirt).
126184
Cheapest and easiest way is to just use rubbing alcohol from your local drugstore which is great for the surface oil...  For yours since its more saturated, they also sell several cleaners that get more into the ball.  My dad uses this stuff i believe called clean and shine, something like that, its about $10 at your pro shop...  I've used it a few times on my ball and its amazing how much dirt and oil is left on the ball when your done...   Also, maybe once or twice a year its a good idea to bring it your pro shop and they can bake the oil out, returning your ball to almost brand new condition...  Hope this helps..\nEm
314801
try some octane booster it will clean your fuel injectors and give it some go