I bought the s100 bike kit and it wasnt cheap. Used it a few times and thought what was all the hype about. The bike wash works no better than my kitten wash and wax. After I blow the bike dry and give it a chamy I use Mr Sheen, best kept secret for bikes. Once every few months I give the bike a going over after washing with some carnuba wax. For long term storage I use inox on the chrome and metal parts with no problems. I also dont like to wash my bike without rinsing it first as it gets rid of most particles that could cause scratches. I figure if you are going to use that waterless bike cleaner I'd try using Mr Sheen instead as it foams up and should lift some of the crap off your bike so when you wipe it over it will help to reduce scratching, the theory sounds good anyway. One thing I will say though is that the S100 engine brightener works good but I havnt tried WD40 or a silicone spray to see if thats works as good. Will try that next time I wash the bike

 

I have not heard of using WD-40 to clean the engine. Where have you read about this?

Thanks

 

Havnt read it anywhere but thought I'll try it, but I think a silicone spray may be better as it should have a higher working temp. I do my engine with inox sparingly and when you start the bike up it will smoke slightly on the pipes, heads but after 5 minutes all is good and never had an issue. Just check there are no petroleum distillates in the spray that you decide to use as it may become flammable and possibly perish the insulation on your wiring over time.

 

I have used the S100 Spray Wax since 1999 on both of my bikes. Absolutely 100% satisfied and will highly recommend. As far as the Wash product goes though I used it once and threw it away, never again. Leaves a film and streaks like a bitch.

 

+1 on be careful. I swore to never use it again after it left white spots on black plastic parts. Never able to get the spots off.