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I usually check for nasty stuff when I get home and will clean those areas immediately. Otherwise, I mostly just give it a good wipe down and clean the bugs off. I've fully detailed it completely twice in 3 1/2 months.
Hubby on the other hand has no idea what a sponge and hose look like. I think he's cleaned his once in a year and that was only because I refused to ride with him.....sigh.
Hubby on the other hand has no idea what a sponge and hose look like. I think he's cleaned his once in a year and that was only because I refused to ride with him.....sigh.
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I've washed it once in 4k miles (picked up in April) after riding through a rain storm.
Mostly just use a damp rag to remove the bugs and dust it off with the california duster
Mostly just use a damp rag to remove the bugs and dust it off with the california duster
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I rarely wash it, I would rather ride it. Sometimes I'll wash it before going to a car show or bike show where lots of folks'll be looking at it.
Once a year, I completely detail it. Makes it nice and shiny and gives me a glimpse at stuff I don't normally look at.
Here's a photo of last year's "wash day"; I washed and waxed both bikes, the trailer, both vehicles, and the tractor! (whew!!!!) Ok, I didn't wax the tractor....
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Once a year, I completely detail it. Makes it nice and shiny and gives me a glimpse at stuff I don't normally look at.
Here's a photo of last year's "wash day"; I washed and waxed both bikes, the trailer, both vehicles, and the tractor! (whew!!!!) Ok, I didn't wax the tractor....
[IMG]local://upfiles/15422/901848655DCC4AEE84F90EAFB93EB764.jpg[/IMG]
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I use to wash the bike once a week,you know-the new bike feeling.But now maybe every 3 weeks,cant keep compete with the dust!
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RE: How often do you.......
depends
full On Wash(disassembly required) __ about once a month in the spring, summer, and fall
Quickie( basicly get the bugs off)_________________ I try to keep it clean so these are often.
full On Wash(disassembly required) __ about once a month in the spring, summer, and fall
Quickie( basicly get the bugs off)_________________ I try to keep it clean so these are often.
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ORIGINAL: 1FLTRI4ME
I use to wash the bike once a week,you know-the new bike feeling.But now maybe every 3 weeks,cant keep compete with the dust!
I use to wash the bike once a week,you know-the new bike feeling.But now maybe every 3 weeks,cant keep compete with the dust!
ORIGINAL: 06ALULTRA
depends
full On Wash(disassembly required) __ about once a month in the spring, summer, and fall
Quickie( basicly get the bugs off)_________________ I try to keep it clean so these are often.
depends
full On Wash(disassembly required) __ about once a month in the spring, summer, and fall
Quickie( basicly get the bugs off)_________________ I try to keep it clean so these are often.