stupid question

[vinniel]

Ok don't flame me for asking this but my bike is really dirty especially under the seat when i take it off. How can i go about washing this area because the battery is right there also some other electronic bits here and there. I don't just want to stick a hose in there with a sponge and damage any electronics. What do you guys do? Windex and a Rag?

[GytRDunKat]

I just use some spray on cleaner and a rag. Spray the cleaner on the rag. If you do it everytime you wash the bike, it doesn't build up, and you can stay on top of it.

[hardlydangerous]

I just use some spray on cleaner and a rag. Spray the cleaner on the rag. If you do it everytime you wash the bike, it doesn't build up, and you can stay on top of it.

+1

[Black_peter]

Pffft..
In case you guys didn't notice, motorcycles are for the outdoors..
A build up of crap and lack of attention will do more harm then a little water.

Never use high pressure but do wash.. I use a variety of sponges, brushes and rags and lots of soap, then a rinse with either low pressure from the hose or pour buckets of water over the bike.. Get on the connectors with some di-lectric grease every once and a while.

[Sundowner]

If you are worrying about ruining the Underseat area (and Noting that you are In Fort Lauderdale, FL- Im assuming Sand build up) Easy Fix: Go to an Office Depot and Grab a Can of KeyBoard Cleaner (aka Canned Air) or if you have an Air compressor, Just turn it on and Blast it out. Take a damp Cloth and wipe out any residue (Just dont touch both Battery terminals with the wet rag at the same time)

[vinniel]

Ok cool i was just worried about getting the electrical stuff under there wet

[Black_peter]

(Just dont touch both Battery terminals with the wet rag at the same time)

Or other wise!

[Aaron]

A build up of crap and lack of attention will do more harm then a little water.

Oh OK, now I understand why I'm never nominated for KOTM -- there's a conspiracy against dirty bikes...

Actually, it's nice to just put some music on and clean/polish the bike every so often.