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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 05:49 PM
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ok, this might sound stupid but I justboughtmy first harley on june 12th. I've been detailing it to a point to keep it somewhat clean. Now I what to give it a good wash. Is it ok to get everything and I mean everything wet and then soap it all down and spray it off. Be nice now.

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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 07:24 PM
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Not a crazy question. First, do not use a pressure washer on the bike, and do not spray directly into switches. Start washing from the top down and use a leaf blower to dry the bike. If you have leather bags, Harley makes a bees wax leather protector that is anexcellent product. DO NOT Armor All the tires . . . Another suggestion, try not to get any wax on the motor (i.e. black fins, etc.) it is a bear to get out! A clean bike always rides better!
 
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Old Aug 20, 2007 | 07:15 PM
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The best way I have found to clean my bike is the Mr Clean system. It really works fast and easy to use.
 
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See this post... https://www.hdforums.com/m_84556/tm.htm
 
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