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Joined: Sun Dec 06, 2009 12:44 am Posts: 71 Location: United Kingdom
HI All,
Now that the snow is finally melting in the UK, am thinking about venturing out on the gsxf. Likely the roads will be still left with gritted salt and muck. Has anyone any advice on best way to clean the bike after a ride out? I normally just hose it down with some water but with the amount of muck it's likely to pick up, would that be enough or do people use another quick cleaning ritual to keep the gsxf clean?
Cheers. Dan
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Joined: Mon Oct 05, 2009 9:31 am Posts: 65 Location: Near Geneve Switzerland
I have always used a brush on a hose, most parts of the GSX that get really dirty are accessible with a brush. I then put the spray end on the hose and go in as close as I can to the other places. Although I have a pressure washer I never use it on the bike.
Joined: Mon Apr 13, 2009 7:01 am Posts: 355 Location: Gosford, NSW, Australia
Hose off all the loose muck then wash with car wash & sponge.
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Joined: Thu Aug 21, 2008 7:21 pm Posts: 243 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa
I use s100 motorcycle cleaner. Awesome stuff. Hose on Hose off , it will get almost everything off except the really stuck on stuff but a wipe of the sponge takes care of it.
Joined: Sun Feb 15, 2009 7:53 am Posts: 1005 Location: Melbourne, AUS
I always use a soft cloth and a bit of car wash to clean the bike every few weeks (I ride daily in all conditions), but one tip I learnt from a few fellow riders is when you've got it clean use some Mr Sheen as a polish. I use the waterguard one. Not only does it give the bike a great showroom shine but it creates a slick layer on the panels that prevent muck from sticking so easily. I can get my bike absolutely filthy and it always just wipes straight off in seconds.
In the wet it works well on your visor too. The water runs straight off - even the light misty crap.
Joined: Wed Aug 19, 2009 11:44 am Posts: 699 Location: NW 'burbs of Chicagoland
BikerBoy wrote:
I always use a soft cloth and a bit of car wash to clean the bike every few weeks (I ride daily in all conditions), but one tip I learnt from a few fellow riders is when you've got it clean use some Mr Sheen as a polish. I use the waterguard one. Not only does it give the bike a great showroom shine but it creates a slick layer on the panels that prevent muck from sticking so easily. I can get my bike absolutely filthy and it always just wipes straight off in seconds.
In the wet it works well on your visor too. The water runs straight off - even the light misty crap.
Usually follow same routine, but use good 'ol Lemon Pledge as my wax. Have not tried it on my visor.
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Joined: Mon May 11, 2009 2:10 am Posts: 230 Location: Wisconsin, USA
Nice bike there fadge but the stearing wheel on your car is on the wrong side lol jk but i use a ton of elbow grease and car wash soap. every few washes i clean extra well and put two coats of wax on helps out alot
Joined: Mon Apr 13, 2009 7:01 am Posts: 355 Location: Gosford, NSW, Australia
fadge, why are the bike and car on their side. did they have a accident?
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lol jk but i use a ton of elbow grease and car wash soap. every few washes i clean extra well and put two coats of wax on helps out alot
