hello everyone,

I just got my first bird about 3 weeks ago done about a 1000 miles with it and time has come to clean the beast property. I like to keep my bikes clean and in a good working conditions. and was wondering if you have any feedback on good cleaning products to do a good job.

thanks in advance.

Pascal

cleani...

is that the crazy action that uglystick is talking about so often?

to be honest: steam blasting every two months is enough for my taste.

Somewhere we have a thread on this subject. Try the search. I use Meguiar's "ULTIMATE Wash and Wax. Two mits, one for the bike one for the wheels. Rinse with a trickle not a hard stream. Once a year I take a clay bar to the tank. After every wash I use a spay and shine. Since I've retired, and everyday is Saturday an every nite is Saturday nite, (minus the sex) I have lots of time to dick with the bike and cars. I find cleaning the Bird is a labour of love. I enjoy it, do it with glee. Since "cleanliness is next to Godliness" and I can use all the help I can get, I clean my Bird after every ride. Spray and shine. There are some outrageously expensive product but I save them for my G. Now I like to reach under and shine those Yosh SS headers. Do not, I repeat, do not, under any circumstance use atire polish or the like on the rubber. When the tires warm up, it will drip onto the tire. Ask me how I know. Just go to your Canadian Tire, Pet Boys, Lordco, etc. You'll be overwhelmed with available product.

Is this VVV

I have lots of time to dick with the bike and cars.

The result of, or because of this VVV

every nite is Saturday nite, (minus the sex)

There, welcome to the club, I gave you your first "like". As to the question, maybe a bit of both.

Cleanings nothing without protection! Its not cleaning per-say but it makes it easier when you come to clean.

Acf50! the holy grail of anti corrosion products. Get it fine paint sprayed everywhere, behind dash electrics engine. Not the brakes thow. your bird will stay looking pin sharp in years to come.

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Cheers CB, thanks for the welcome. All in fun right?

As for the products I use what I've always used for the car as well. My preference is any product from Mothers (soap, wax, clay bar, etc.) usually after a grimy weekend ride. After my daily ride (to and from work) though I do a quick spray and wipe down with Plexus to keep the shine up and the drit off.

Kerosene and S100 on the really nasty bits, then soap and water.

I imagine Sir Stick the Ugly will be by with a novel of detailed instructions and chemical requirements.

Originally Posted by heisti

cleani...

is that the crazy action that uglystick is talking about so often?

I'm with heisti on this one...why bother!




Tony "I've fallen down and can't reach my Q-tips" Bagley

Since I've retired, and everyday is Saturday an every nite is Saturday nite, (minus the sex)

There are products for that, just look at Hugh H and the millions of others!

s100 gotta be the best metal polish out there.. +1
I use diesel instead of kerosene (much easier to find here) and a brush, then soap and water.
Sorted.

Originally Posted by TigreST

I'm with heisti on this one...why bother!

Tony "I've fallen down and can't reach my Q-tips" Bagley

Careful Tony. Uglystick is very territorial, particularly where anal retention is concerned. Your bike is dangerously close to being cleaner than his. You might trigger some sort of maniacal cleaning frenzy when he spots those pics. I have already received an anonymous bag of cash with a "throw roofing tar on his bike!" note attached.

i use meguiar,s liquid polish . that stuff smells good enough to drink!

Originally Posted by elvetost

..........I use diesel instead of kerosene (much easier to find here).........

Diesel is in fact kerosene as is "Jet-A" jet turbine fuel. There may be some additive package differences and conductivity modifiers, but they are all from the same hydrocarbon cut off the tower. Kero has a much higher flash point then gasoline which helps to reduce the risk of a flash fire. Gasoline is not a material that should ever be used as a "solvent" around the house. I use the solution from my parts washer bath as a spot solvent on the bike,..but kerosene is a second choice and is as close as your nearest diesel fuel pump.

Tony