I wax mine once in the spring and once in the fall. Keeps em shining all year round.

 

I use the Mr. Clean Auto Dry system... Spray it down, soap it up, rinse it off, and then let it dry. It has a filter that lets it air dry w/o water spots... Its awesome, and saves a ton of time... even the chrome dries spot-free!!

 

"Its awesome, and saves a ton of time... even the chrome dries spot-free!! "

Amen to that! Letting it air-dry to a spot free finish is wonderful!

 

Seems that Beer is the main ingredient for a really good wash........;o) What about the leather-lined bags on my RKC? What do I clean them with and how often do I apply the HD Leather conditioner. I am such a newb, geez!
Andy

 

For anybody who wants an awesome shine with very little actual work involved, try Meguires "tech wax". That stuff is amazing, it's very easy to remove & doesn't leave white residue behind.

I also have the Mr. Clean system, that setup is allright I guess but doesn't really work as well as some Inet postings had led me to expect when I first tried it.

~John

 

I am a full wash kind of guy myself. But I think I am an insomniac alsoIf I do find that she is a little dusty right before a run or something I like to use "Mequiers Quick detailer" grant ya this is not a replacement for a good buffin' and waxin, but if you do that regularly this is just a nice in between product. Just my .02

 

hehehe...okay folks, ya'll done mentioned the "spotfree" systems a coupla times. That's in MAH area of work![8D]

First off...when dealin' with demineralization/deionization, yer dealin' with a resin that has a capacity of 20,000 grains per cu. ft. I know - what's THAT mean?!??

Well, think about a rechargable battery. You can run "x" number of lights for "y" number of hours, right? Change either of the two parameters an' the other one changes - same here. But the x is the MINERAL CONTENT of yer water supply, an' the y is the GALLONS TREATED afore it don't work right no more.

Ah might add that in extreme circumstances, runnin' the water beyond the resin capacity without removing/rechargin' the resin will result in some pH issues that CAN (literally) destroy a chrome finish.

Now...lemme give ya some ideas here on how much water a cubic foot of this resin will treat on some Texas cities. These are approximate - if ya want exact, then email me with yer TDS of the tap water (Total Dissolved Solids).

Dallas - 800 gallons
Austin - 800 gallons
San Antonio - 600 gallons
Wylie - 300 gallons
Houston - 700 gallons

Now...how much is a cubic foot? Wahl, 12 inches x 12 inches x 12 inches. 8" diameter tank 'bout 40" tall. 'Bout 80-90 lbs..... So, how much resin do ya REALLY think is in that li'l baggie/cartridge?<G> Me, ah'd use the "real" tanks, properly set-up with monitors an' such, or use nuthin'. Like ah said - the potential fer pH-related damage is real - an' warranty ain't gonna cover it!!

Even the use of softened water is generally better'n plain tap - or if ya have a home RO, set up a larger pressure tank an' use THAT water!

 

Oh by the way I do have some great chrome polish that the shiznit for chrome. It is a wipe on wipe off polish. I have a lil bit of chrome and can do the whole bike in about hour and a half. It is made by a company local here and it runs right a $20 for a 16 oz. bottle. I have done 2 bike for 2 and a half years and still have a quarter of a bottle. If anyone is interested let me know. I am thinking about buying a case of the stuff it is amazing.

 

TexasRedNeck: Would you suggest using Perrier sparkling water??

Only wash mine once a month as it gets really grimy riding in the rain. Usually wax it twice a year using all Mother's products. Cloth detailing rags to wash and wipe it with.

God Bless and ride safe,

 

One thing I have learned,,, is if you hold off washing your mildly dirty bike, you will spend more time riding, wont be affraid of them "not so nice lookin days" where mother nbature might ruin your fresh polish.
miles=more smiles, shiney=less sore hiney