How often do you clean/wash/detail your bike?

rogue · 03-03-2009, 12:57 PM

My bike got washed today. My housemate was outside washing his car and decided to wash my bike. It took him all of about 10-15 minutes and most of that was spent on the rims.

She may get another one before the rally.

Tmall · 03-03-2009, 01:36 PM

I washed it approx. 3 times last year. It's sitting in a garage with mud on the lower and up on the undertail right now.

Gonna try and ride a little less this year. I'll have more time for cleaning it. It's a real shame too, it's so sexy when the rims are cleaned and the white is polished..

Rsv1000R · 03-03-2009, 02:34 PM

I wash mine 2-3 times a year, usually if given the choice of washing it or riding it, I ride it.

Looni2ns · 03-03-2009, 04:05 PM

Since we're still under drought restrictions, which means no car washing, lawn sprinkling, outdoor plant watering, etc., bathing Baby in the driveway is a no-no. She gets a quick sponge bath before and after riding to get dust, bugs and road grime off. I've thought about taking her to the car wash that has hot water, but not sure I want to hit her with the high pressure spray. Plus, I don't know what's in that pink stuff they advertise as soap.

wildchild · 03-03-2009, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Looni2ns

Since we're still under drought restrictions, which means no car washing, lawn sprinkling, outdoor plant watering, etc., bathing Baby in the driveway is a no-no. She gets a quick sponge bath before and after riding to get dust, bugs and road grime off. I've thought about taking her to the car wash that has hot water, but not sure I want to hit her with the high pressure spray. Plus, I don't know what's in that pink stuff they advertise as soap.

Honda spray wax and soft towel will wash it up nicely and not violate the water use laws

the chi · 03-03-2009, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by fnfalman

I clean mine when something impairs functions.

Thats me. I wash it when I work on it. Thats pretty much it. Oh, I do keep the chain clean tho, for some reason dirt doesnt bother me, but a gunked up chain does.

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Originally Posted by PhiSig1071

What is this "wash" you're talking about? I just say fuckit and ride in the rain.

Gets rid of most of the dirt. The only time I really clean my bike is if I crash. The run-off at JGP is dusty.

Hush your mouth, Jennings dirt brings good luck! I didnt wash mine until it all fell off, still have the tires with dirt embedded tho!

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Originally Posted by MILK

Meh. I'd rather have a bike that has been regularly maintained than washed regularly. My bike has been very well maintained, just not washed frequently. Flat black and wax don't mix anyway.

I agree 100%. I wont ever be selling mine, and if she does anything but street and track, she's going straight track. I love her, we play hard, is maintained well other than cleaning and she has "character". (*note: Character = dirt, scratches, a few dings and ZIP TIES!

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Originally Posted by marko138

I've been thinking about trying out this Ice stuff. Pretty solid, eh?

I think its a matter of opinion, I had it, didnt care for it, Honda polish FTW above ICE.

DLIT · 03-04-2009, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by marko138

Clay bar...how so?

It's just a waste of time, especially if you wipe down your bike frequently. I used it on my '04 one day and nothing changed. Just a waste of time, money and a waste of quick detailer that you could use just wiping it down normally.

marko138 · 03-04-2009, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by DLIT

It's just a waste of time, especially if you wipe down your bike frequently. I used it on my '04 one day and nothing changed. Just a waste of time, money and a waste of quick detailer that you could use just wiping it down normally.

I'm more interested in using the clay bar on my Jeep than the bike.

ceo012384 · 03-13-2009, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by DLIT

It's just a waste of time, especially if you wipe down your bike frequently. I used it on my '04 one day and nothing changed. Just a waste of time, money and a waste of quick detailer that you could use just wiping it down normally.

Evidently you know nothing about clay barring.

azoomm · 03-03-2009, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Rsv1000R

... if given the choice of washing it or riding it, I ride it.

You know, this statement bothers me. How long does it take? 5 or 10 minutes?? People waste hours a day online, but won't take even a bit of time to clean something?? It's just weird to me.

03-03-2009, 04:05 PM	#4
Looni2ns Crazy Lady Rider Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Metro Atlanta Moto: '05 SV650S "Baby", '00 Bandit 600S "Rita", '87 EX500 (track) Posts: 311	Since we're still under drought restrictions, which means no car washing, lawn sprinkling, outdoor plant watering, etc., bathing Baby in the driveway is a no-no. She gets a quick sponge bath before and after riding to get dust, bugs and road grime off. I've thought about taking her to the car wash that has hot water, but not sure I want to hit her with the high pressure spray. Plus, I don't know what's in that pink stuff they advertise as soap. __________________ Elite Sportbike, LC Gain the knowledge, live the experience! www.elitesportbike.com

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03-03-2009, 01:36 PM	#2
Tmall Aspiring Rapper Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Halifax, NS Moto: '12 CB1000R Posts: 3,569	I washed it approx. 3 times last year. It's sitting in a garage with mud on the lower and up on the undertail right now. Gonna try and ride a little less this year. I'll have more time for cleaning it. It's a real shame too, it's so sexy when the rims are cleaned and the white is polished..

03-03-2009, 02:34 PM	#3
Rsv1000R WERA White Plate Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,059	I wash mine 2-3 times a year, usually if given the choice of washing it or riding it, I ride it.