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

[wildchild]

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]

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.

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!

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! )

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]

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]

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.

[DLIT]

Originally Posted by marko138

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

Go for it. Let me know what happens. I'm willing to bet nothing. But you could just lie to yourself.

[marko138]

Originally Posted by DLIT

Go for it. Let me know what happens. I'm willing to bet nothing. But you could just lie to yourself.

Listen, dick, I'm just looking for some opinions on the shit. I've never used one.

[DLIT]

Originally Posted by marko138

Listen, dick, I'm just looking for some opinions on the shit. I've never used one.

Yeah, let me know the results. Calm down, champ.

Here, watch this, bitch.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfEfLGL59GI

[marko138]

Originally Posted by DLIT

Yeah, let me know the results. Calm down, champ.

Here, watch this, bitch.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfEfLGL59GI

Not bad. Thats gonna take some time to do the whole rig.

[Cutty72]

Originally Posted by marko138

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

Clay bar is used to take out minor little scuffs, the "sandpaper" feel to the clearcoat, and can be used to remove any foreign materials that are stuck to your paint (ie tar)

It does not replace waxing the vehicle.

When I managed the recon department at the dealership, we charged an extra $50 to claybar a vehicle being cleaned.

and yes, it takes a long damn time to do a whole vehicle

[ceo012384]

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.