New spokes work wonders. If you want to avoid this then use motorcycle cleaner S100 (Your local Honda dealer sell a Honda version). Then use a SOS pad to clean each spoke. But new spokes make the job a lot easier
S100 works for the whole bike. It does not harm any finish and really cleans fast.
Jim Merz Big Sur CA
On Tue, Jan 25, 2011 at 2:02 PM, Anthony Taylor <ajft1942@yahoo.com> wrote:
> I just snagged a pair of '50s wheels that I have been looking for for a
> long
> time. They are Campagnolo Gran Sport (3 pce) hubs on Weinmann shouldered
> 27"
> rims. As they are drilled 32/40, they are more than likely English. The
> spokes
> are Cd plated, and the rims are a little corroded. Spokes are double
> butted, and
> tied & soldered.
> What techniques/methods have members used to clean old spokes/rims? I
> really
> don't want to break these wheels down if I don't really have to.
>
> Any and all info greatly appreciated.
>
> Tony Taylor
> Manchester, NH