Keep your steed gleaming like new !!!

[Dwayne OMember]

Had a visit from Deano this arvo enroute home with his new 690
He commented on the state of mine in the Cave, reckons it looks like a brand new showroom model :whistle:
He did see it in the flesh just last Sunday after the weekend trek to Nundle via Wauchoppy & they were all a tad brown from the dust & mud from the storm (as well as a lather of cowshit here & there) :pinch:

My tips is to use Chemtech CT20 Wash & Wax for the cleanup duties, I have never used a pressure washer, just a light rub with a sponge here & there to remove stubborn dirt,,,,
Once dry follow up with CRC Silicone Spray on the plastics and anywhere else you fancy :laugh: Next day simply wipe off the excess silicone with a clean dry cloth (I use an old woolen worksock)

It also aids in stopping the gunk from sticking next ride & hose off easy

Then simply sit back & admire the shine

[Steve FarrellMember]

I was wondering what the secret was . My problem is whenever I wash the bike it wants to go out straight after and always leads me to puddles and mud :huh: .

[Dwayne OMember]

DRool wrote:

I was wondering what the secret was . My problem is whenever I wash the bike it wants to go out straight after and always leads me to puddles and mud :huh: .

Are you sure you have a DR and not a Labrador Pup ???? They like to do that after a bath :laugh:

Yeah, Thanx TB,,, I was wondering how the Pro Clean performed .
Bugs are a biartch to shift especially after a few days baked on there :whistle:

Looks the goods

ps , It must kil you too not using Bikeshine :whistle:

[pedroMember]

yep spot on eagle 02 thats exactley what i do with me 07 wr and tenere they look like new cheers pedro

[Chris WestmanMember]

Some of my mates never wash there bikes and there always the ones that have the dramas when out for a ride, I use the exact same procedure as eagle does when washing my drz400 and it always is easy to wash next time and let’s me have a clear view to what repairs or what not I might need to do

[ChrisMember]

I do use a pressure washer but I use the low powered one i have not the really powerful one, first with truck wash and get the bulk off then muc off for the 2nd go over, comes up a treat, then silicone spray or lanolin spray whichever I can find first, wd40 all pivot points, ie levers, pegz etc, I also like to take the wheels off and grease up the axels, Krusty put me on to some spray grease which is easy non messy to apply and dries white, also after washing a liberal dose of wd for the chain to prevent rusting.

Cheers
Chris.

[Chris WestmanMember]

I have always used nickel based never sieze on all my axels as it last a lot longer than grease and they slide out so easy every time, I have always found wd40 to be a shit product and is well known for its shitness in the mechanical fitter trade, I have always used INOX which is far superior as it does not wash off like wd does and unlike wd40 INOX is non conductive and I always spray inside my ignition and switch blocks and all other electrical system connections without the worry of it arcing out.

[ChrisMember]

yep westy i use innox too but i have a never ending supply of wd so I don’t mind wasting it..

[Dwayne OMember]

I never use high pressure washer on my bike , ever :whistle:
Never have & don`t plan to in the future,,,,, would rather use more truckwash and get out the brush & sponge wth a bit of elbow grease

Some of the cleaning products about are awsome these days & I figure It`s best to keep the bike sparkling for more reasons than just looking good 😆

[alanMember]

love the pressure wash specialy for that sticky mud and use koala wash to and if i miss a bit get it next time

[glennMember]

spray it with super wash,,have a stubbie or 2 , get the pressure washer out, give it a hit, stand back have another stubbie and admire your work. :laugh:

[scott bockingMember]

Before

After

Truck wash, light pressure spray, WD40 and a good dose of Silicon. My WR is an 05 and is still looking fresh :woohoo:

STM

[alanMember]

[ChrisMember]

singletrackmind wrote:

Before

After

Truck wash, light pressure spray, WD40 and a good dose of Silicon. My WR is an 05 and is still looking fresh :woohoo:

STM

Time for a husaberg scotty, I hear their accountants are doing good deals at the moment.

[scott bockingMember]

I was keen on the 390 until I realised it was 124 kg’s. My bike is 108 and there is no way I am going heavier. I am speaking to Rory @ Rock Motorcycles about a possible upgrade.

STM

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