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Old Mar 15, 2016 | 10:08 AM
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I just bought some mothers california gold spray wax and used it on my ultra and I must say it works!! anyone use other stuff with same said results?
 
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Old Mar 15, 2016 | 10:10 AM
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I gave up on keeping my bike clean...
 
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Old Mar 15, 2016 | 10:20 AM
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I really need to give mine a proper washing, but I've been using this spray wipe on/off cleaner/wax I used to use on my snowmobile. It does a pretty good job and is safe for paint and chrome etc,
 
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Old Mar 15, 2016 | 11:10 AM
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I've used the S-100 spray detail and wax for years. Some people swear by Pledge, but I like the UV protection S-100 has here in the Arizona sun.

I only fully wash my bike after riding in the rain to get all the crud off from the wet roads.
 
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Old Mar 15, 2016 | 11:22 AM
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You have 2 choices


1. Clean it and leave it in the garage- don't ride it.


Or:


2. ride in the rain when it gets dirty.
 
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Old Mar 15, 2016 | 11:29 AM
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I use Windex and a soft rag. With bug season coming, it takes more Windex and more elbow.
 
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Old Mar 15, 2016 | 11:44 AM
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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....
 
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Old Mar 15, 2016 | 11:48 AM
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I usually wash mine once a month, whether it needs it or not. Gotta get the bug guts off
 
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