cleaning bikes
#21
I wash mine with soap and water and blow dry it with a gas leaf blower. I used to wipe it down after every ride with S100 but that got a little old. I had issues using the soap and water while I had a Power Commander 3 USB because no matter what I did it always got water in the connectors. I got rid of it and got the SE Super Tuner Pro and now I don't have an issue. So, soap and water for me!
#22
#23
The only time I use the hose is when the bike is extremely dirty which is about 3-4 times a year. The rest of the time I use that stuff called original bike cleaner and lot's of rags.
If I do use the s100 or equivalent and the hose, I always make sure I start the bike and then ride it down the road to completely dry it out before parking.
I will feel droplets for at least a mile or two plus the engine heat will help dry it out.
If I do use the s100 or equivalent and the hose, I always make sure I start the bike and then ride it down the road to completely dry it out before parking.
I will feel droplets for at least a mile or two plus the engine heat will help dry it out.
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#26
I use a pretty powerful Stihl petrol blower and I love it.
#27
I have never washed a bike with a hose and/or water, for that matter. I use a spray detailer on the paint and Stoner's glass cleaner on the mirrors, chrome and shield. A little Nev-R-Dull on the other metal bits every now and then. My bike always looks clean. Of course, it almost never rains here - at least when I'm riding - and there are very few bugs to splat.
#30