I was given a tip on washing my bike. Figured i wouls pass it on. When drying the bike i use a leaf blower. The bike is 100% dry and spotless after like 5 minutes. Those Harley guys are good for something.

 

good call, i would just makre sure there isnt any dirt or debris sitting around that you are about to plaster into your paint

 

good idea, i bet one of those $30 electric jammies from walmart would work pretty damn good for that, thanks, ill have to give it a try...

::has a really dirty bike right now::

 

Damn good tip. Wish you'd posted yesterday before I washed my car lol.

 

Compressed air works fine for me

 

I just use a chamois=shammy.

 

make sure to use lots of tire shine on your tires, it looks super sweet

 

it actually really does work for those who are skeptics. Ive used it on all my cars and cycles and have never dmaged anything. A leaf blower does not blow with enough force to blast any dirt into the paint.

 

<---- runs out and buys leaf blower

 

You guys actually use water and soap on your bike?

Wow........

 

what else should we do? i have a black bike, and just taking honda polish to it is going to KILL my paint. I might as well rub sandpaper on it ..

 

good idea, i use compressed air, but if you dont got a compresser it works, just make sure you dont pick up any contaminants.

 

or you could just dry it off.. then take a quick cruise through the local neighborhoods.. thats what i do

 

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My compresser is in the garge and the hose is to far away. so i put mmy bike on the patio and wash it.

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still leaves little water spots

 

Sad thing is after washing it. It is already dirty and covered in bugs.

 

i think il stick with the shammy for now but leaf blower isnt a bad idea

 

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I also have a black bike.

All I ever use is honda polish. No scratches here.

I have never used water on my bike, only honda polish. Works perfectly if you let it sit for about 1-2 minutes. It even helps to get rid on those pesky bugs that collect on the nose.

 

am i the only one that wipes my bikes down with a mild all purpose degreaser?

 

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I also have a black bike.

All I ever use is honda polish. No scratches here.

I have never used water on my bike, only honda polish. Works perfectly if you let it sit for about 1-2 minutes. It even helps to get rid on those pesky bugs that collect on the nose.

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hmm .. sounds scary to me

 

Yeah do you guys use soap and water. I used windex and paper towels and that worked fine.

 

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I hope not that stuff will eventually where your paint down really bad and make it fade.

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I always say i like my bike how i like my women dirty and ready to ride.

 

You guys actually clean your bikes? Weirdos...

 

I usually use a silicone based cleaner and soft towels. The window cleaners that are available as "tint safe" is usually good because it's non-abrasive.

 

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hehe thats some batRay puss your having ....

 

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I only ride my bike the women ride me. Not sure what kind of women your riding!