spring cleaning

[Bigza]

ok all. like i posted earlier, i'm new to the site, and know this question might have been asked before, just not by me so here it goes. I would like to know some of your bike cleaning tips. what and how do u get your bike nice and pretty.

[mreedohio]

http://katriders.com/vb/showthread.php?t=51646&highlight=WASHING

[BUCKJFLOWERS]

I just wash it really good and they put liquid polish on it. And i use WD-40 on the rims to clean them and shine

[tobias]

i use windex and paper towls to clean the fairings,and most everything else too. i use a little brake cleaner on a rag to get those stubborn chain lube mattress stains off the swingarm and rear wheel

[Kapp555]

Pledge works good and is cheap if you dont wanna clean your bike really well. Also. plexus is a favorite for a lot of people.

[md86]

Bike .....CLEANING ? I thought that's what rain was for .....

[Enjay386]

My Bf bought me a super-duty motorcycle cleaning kit with a little suitcase, I kid you not. That's what I use to clean it, wax it, etc. It has all these hardcore tools like wheel brushes and attachments. But secretly I think it was one of those gifts you give because you know you're going to us it a lot too because he is constantly in the driveway using MY kit, lol!

[katman05]

I like to polish it with Plexus. I clean the chain with kerosene and a toothbrush and the rims too.

[scottynoface]

Windex and paper towel FTW, gets those damn bugs off. I have some Meguiars "between waxing" mist that works really well. Nice and shiny.

[bigbike-r]

if your one of those - eeverything must remain spottless types - a selection of brushes - tooth brush bottle brush hand brush toilet brush - all come in handy for difficult bits fingers cant get
couple of cloths and sponges and a chamoise leather
ordinary washing liquid and warm water over the fairings - if things are really clogged with grease add some laundry powder - this stuff is designed to cut through grease and works very well applied with a brush, for oily greasy marks - get a pack of wetwipes/baby wipes - theres something in them that cuts through it like knife to butter .

after your done cleaning and have rinsed it and got it all pollished - dont use T-cut as an everyday type pollish - its not - i know people that do this and then wonder why there laquer seems to be removed and turning dull
use T-cut for when its really bad and scuffed - it is a rubbing compound not a pollish
use a wax or even pledge
make sure you re-wax your chain or oil it wichever you prefer - a little wd-40 over the wire connectors puts a protective layer from corrosion
start the bike up and allow it to tick over for a few minutes - this will warm the engine and any water will evaporate - then using an oily rag id give the fork legs a quick wipe any steel bolts and the like to deter corrosion

or if your the sort that just wants a quick get the dead flys off kinda wash - just leave it in the rain or chuck your mop bucket at it after youve done the kitchen floor lol <<< i was just kidding about that part lol

[md86]

Damnh , if it's nice enough out for all THAT ,I'd rather ride it . I mean , you gotta be REALLY anal or OCD to go through all THAT crap !

[Blackdog]

Md, What do you use to wash the road rash off?

[jedney]

I am with the "washing?" crowd. I should prolly do it this year tho... that back rim is looking pretty dirty....

[DreKat]

This is what I use [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vasc8ghyu1g"]YouTube - Sexy Subaru Forester Sumo Carwash[/ame]

[bigbike-r]

Damnh , if it's nice enough out for all THAT ,I'd rather ride it . I mean , you gotta be REALLY anal or OCD to go through all THAT crap !

i can never be bothered cleaning my bikes - ever
id rather be riding in any weather - if it gets really dirty ill grab an old rag and wipe the seat so i can at least sit in a clean spot

i know peeps that do go through that cleaning routine - and cant help but think - in 5 mins (especially on our uk weathered roads) thats gonna have been all for nothing