Ok, first to admit that I hate a dirty bike. Makes me crazy to see dust and bug crap on the fairing. So, I guess I pretty much clean the bike after each ride. Don't really go hog wild, usually use one of the California dusters and then spray cleaner. And my bikes mostly stock. I can't imagine having a custom paint job and chromed out bike. Would drive me nuts trying to clean the damn thing all the time. Anyone else out there obsessed with cleaning and polishing your bike?

 

Started off that way, but I ride too much to keep it clean for any amount of time so I've gotten away from expecting clean and settled for "protected". I do a thorough bucket wash a couple times per season then clean with Pledge probably once per week the rest of the year. Water beads and rust doesn't appear to be a problem....which is good enough for me now.

Less time cleaning = more time for riding.

 

I work next to a peanut processing plant so after every ride to work I come out to a bike coated in peanut dust which has just enough oil in it to not blow off and streak is "dusted" off with one of those dusters so my bike is washed about 3-5 times a week. It is a labor of love though I really do hate a dirty bike.

 

When I got my First Softail, I probably spent more time polishing it than riding it, now with the Ultra, I just clean it when it really needs it. Mostly the fairing and lowers because they are covered in bugs.

 

Yea I know what you mean,when I had the black 07 UC it drove me nuts but I'm a lot saner now with the white and silver.

 

Yeah, I'm that way too. Don't really like all the cleaning, but really like the results.

This is the LAST black bike I'll ever own!!

 

I can never find the right time to wash -- if the weather is nice, I just ride. When I get home, the bike is too hot. Maybe I'll wash it in the rain.

 

I agree with the hag...used to but not so much anymore, I'd rather ride.

 

Yep, I'll admit must be an OCD thing. Black looks like crap dirty but when it's clean, it's the fastest thing on two wheels.

 

I suppose I'm obsessed with keeping mine spotless also, but to me It's part of the fun of owning it. And YES, it does get ridden, many weekends 300-500 miles. I usually do my cleaning on a weekday eve. Great time to sip a cold one and make the chrome shine!