Keep your motorcycle clean and regularly checked with a good wash so it’s something you are proud of. Here are some tips.
- Only use cleaning products that are specifically for motorcycles or vehicles.
- Only clean when fully cooled.
- Don’t use a high-pressure water spray as it could damage the paint.
- Rinse first with luke warm to cool water to get the thick of the dirt off.
- Clean with a sponge or cloth with cool water, moving in circles.
- Lights and plastic areas should be cleaned using a damp cloth and some mild d
etergent. - After cleaning, rinse again with cool clean water.
- Dry with a clean cloth, moving in circles again.
- Lubricate the drive chain.
- Run the engine and test the brakes, pumping them to restore performance if necessary.
And that’s it! If you enjoy a special finish, you can find high quality finishing wax – make sure it’s specifically for bikes or cars – and rub the wax over the bike for a squeaky clean appearance that really gleams.
Make sure your bike is completely dry before you ride it and test over any performance issues it may have.
