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Mar 15, 2016 | 07:46 PM

#21

critter85

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From: Eastern Kansas

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Originally Posted by Daytona Fat Boy

I'll wash mine after riding along A1A a few times, and quite often during "Love Bug Season". I use Lucas Slick Mist after washing. Its a spray-on speed wax and can be used on a wet or dry bike. Good on paint, not much on chrome.

I use it too and it works great! i can do a quick detail in 10-15 minutes with this stuff!

Mar 15, 2016 | 09:53 PM

#22

dickey

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From: Florida

S-100 Total when it gets dirty, then Eagle 1 Nanowax when it needs to be shiny. Use it on everything except wrinkle & leather. For the seat & bags I use that Harley stuff that comes in a flat container when you buy a seat. S-100 engine brightener for the wrinkle. Good to go.

Mar 16, 2016 | 01:22 AM

#23

Squidbilly*

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From: Ashtabula Ohio

Quote:

Originally Posted by Super Glidester

My first post wasn't serious,( the one about not riding at all or riding in the rain to wash the bike ) the second one was seriously what I do in regards to cleaning my scoots. I try and not spend too much time detailing and more time getting the bike dirty.

Is all good man,
Turtle wax express&neverdull here
Best time I got her lookin beutiful is when I got her back to the shed in 1 piece with the rainwater on it& wipe down with a chamy,
SRV on the box&glad to be home,

Mar 16, 2016 | 02:50 AM

#24

adm

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From: UK

Quote:

Originally Posted by dickey

S-100 engine brightener for the wrinkle. Good to go.

That S-100 engines brightener is excellent stuff. It'll turn greyed and faded cases back to black in a matter of seconds!

Mar 16, 2016 | 05:53 AM

#25

Hey Man

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From: West Central FL

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Originally Posted by JMC22

I wonder how many people ever said - "who look at that clean bike, I wonder what he uses" as you pass them on a highway doing 80mph....

Well not at 80 mph silly, but I've thought about it when I see bikes parked. Nothing wrong with having pride in your ride. My bikes are always clean. Always have been always will be. I'm jst sayin'.

Last edited by Hey Man; Mar 16, 2016 at 05:56 AM.

Mar 16, 2016 | 07:21 AM

#26

Kenny94945

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From: USA

There are many products.

Micro fiber towels...that's the product. Even tap water cleans well.

Have fun.

Mar 16, 2016 | 07:47 AM

#27

kwn36

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From: Akron

Quote:

Originally Posted by us1fountain

Bugslide is my flavor.

I loves me some Bugslide.

Mar 16, 2016 | 07:49 AM

#28

HKMark23

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From: Great State of Canada

I'll do a thorough job including a coat of Nu Finish twice a year, before winter storage and before riding season. The rest of the time I use spray on, hose off products like S100 or Simple green Aircraft. If you ride your bike it will only stay "spotless" for an hour so "spray and go" cleanings are the good enough thats good enough IMHO. Total pigsty neglect isn't about riding, its about lazy.

Last edited by HKMark23; Mar 16, 2016 at 07:52 AM.

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Mar 16, 2016 | 07:49 AM

#29

bagga

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the last time my shovelhead was washed was the early 90's. once you get that fine dirt patina it just starts to look right. my 85 gets washed about 2 times a year, sometimes only once.

Mar 16, 2016 | 09:59 AM

#30

Dogs57

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I clean my bike with Bugslide between every ride. I have done the same thing with every bike I've owned. It doesn't take that long because stuff doesn't build up. Unless it's filthy, I only completely wash it a couple times a year. I also S-100 engine after I wash it.