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04-14-2011, 12:37 PM | #1 | |
mmmm, Beeeer
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: South of the D Michigan
Moto: 08 HD Ultra
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My washing method is simple; little bit of Turtle Wax Zipwax car wash foamed up with HOT water from in the house add in some cold from the hose to cool it down. Got a nice microfiber wash mit and and always as with all vehicles never start to wash a dry bike. Soak her down real good and start from top to bottom front to back. Since I have the removable saddle bags, I pop them off and wash all sides once a month and that way I can check on the tire pressure and the condition of said tire better as well. Since there are so many damn crevices and nooks and crannies I pull out the yard blower and get as much off then wipe off the rest of the water with a synthetic shammy called the Absorber. Then a quick application of the Bug Slide that Gas previously mentioned. Done. Go for a ride. As for the end of the year before the bike gets put away for the winter nap. I do the same as above except no blower just wipe it dry. Then we (Gas and I) used the clay bar and then polish and wax. Quick oil change and cover up and tuck her in for a nice winter nap. (Plugged in with battery tender, of course.) Is it over the top? Nah. Its personal preference. If you don't care to ride around on a dingy, dirty, looks like you just picked it up at an auction look then that's your thing. But I take a bit of personal pride in my ride and like to show it.
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Parts Unknown
Moto: Buell XB12R
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04-14-2011, 02:12 PM | #3 | |
RIP REX
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Murfreesboro, TN
Moto: 2008 1125R
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Why do HD riders polish their bikes so much? makes it easier to spot on the side of the road! |
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