I have never washed any of my bikes with water! Water is bad for the electrics on any bike...if you have soap mixed in with the water it is even worse almost impossible to remove it especially under the seat.
Ninja
Very much a change of topic but.... REALLY!!! I mean, you have to take out multiple bolts to get to the battery???!! When I took off all the side top/mid/bottom fairings, I thought it would never end. I was terrified! And they just HAD to put that damn quick rivet at the TOP of the dashboard so you have to take the WHOLE WINDSHIELD OFF just to remove that ONE rivet so you can take off the upper side fairing! OMG!
And yes.... I ended up with not one, but TWO of those smaller fairing bolt/screws left over. I went through it all again... I STILL cannot figure out where they go- there is nothing missing! So I am holding them for the next disassembly.
Anyway, now that I have done it once, I am positive it will be much easier next time.
After taking the windshield off several times like you mentioned, I found a much easier way. I have kind of like a right-angle dental pick in my toolbox which makes it super easy to pop the center of that rivet down, then just fish the rivet out with the same tool real quick. It only takes a second and can be done with the windshield on. It's a little easier with the windshield all the way up because it creates a little more clearance.
dont use a pressure washer and dont put the bike away wet if you can help it.
It WILL still be wet if you dont go for at least a 20 min. ride after the wash.
Motorcycle mechanics tell me that bikes that get frequent washings have more electrical problems.( corroded connections)
After taking the windshield off several times like you mentioned, I found a much easier way. I have kind of like a right-angle dental pick in my toolbox which makes it super easy to pop the center of that rivet down, then just fish the rivet out with the same tool real quick. It only takes a second and can be done with the windshield on. It's a little easier with the windshield all the way up because it creates a little more clearance.
After taking the windshield off several times like you mentioned, I found a much easier way. I have kind of like a right-angle dental pick in my toolbox which makes it super easy to pop the center of that rivet down, then just fish the rivet out with the same tool real quick. It only takes a second and can be done with the windshield on. It's a little easier with the windshield all the way up because it creates a little more clearance.
dont use a pressure washer and dont put the bike away wet if you can help it.
It WILL still be wet if you dont go for at least a 20 min. ride after the wash.
Motorcycle mechanics tell me that bikes that get frequent washings have more electrical problems.( corroded connections)
wiping it down/washing it off with a wet towel then drying is all mine has ever got. And people ask how it stays so clean on trips. Well the hotels hate the condition I leave their towelsDon't you get scratches/swirls from just water and hotel towels??
wiping it down/washing it off with a wet towel then drying is all mine has ever got. And people ask how it stays so clean on trips. Well the hotels hate the condition I leave their towels
Don't you get scratches/swirls from just water and hotel towels??
Mike
wiping it down/washing it off with a wet towel then drying is all mine has ever got. And people ask how it stays so clean on trips. Well the hotels hate the condition I leave their towels
I just had another thought....what do you guys use to clean the lower fairing? I wash it pretty good, I use WD-40 to get the tar and TOUGH stuff off, but what do you use to protect it? I didn't think that regular wax would be a good thing. I haven't used ANYTHING on it except the WD-40 for the front. That WD-40 is also one heckuva wheel cleaner too! I DON'T use knock-offs there, I use only the real deal. Works like a charm.
Is this a Harley board?
Jesus, if your bike is clean you obviously don't ride it.