Who has pride in their dirty ride?
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: Mesa, Az.
Yeah that, but what do you consider "monsoon season" in the deserts of Arizona? It is two months into the rainy season here in Florida and it has been a record year in total inches of rain(2-3 times normal). I try to at least keep a layer of wax and polish under the road spray because I consider rust (on whatever I paid good money for), an evil thing.
We've actually had a moderate season this year so far, but can have 2" of rain in an hour - and that causes flash flooding because of the mountains. We don't have very good drainage here.
We get a lot of dust storms, then rain. Riding on wet roads even for short distances will coat the bike pretty good.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: May 2009
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From: Streetsboro, Oh
If it's not clean I don't ride it. I don't spend hours cleaning-I just keep it clean so everytime I give it a wipe down it does not take long, also not riding in the rain helps a ton. You could eat of my HD anytime. The C50 bobber I keep it clean, but not like the HD. Hell I don't even like driving my Jeep after it gets cought in the rain till I can wash it. When I see a very dirty car, bike, house or whatever I just see lazyness and someone that does not respect what they have, but to each his own.
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2009
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From: Yakima WA
Mine usually only gets washed on the lift with soap, sponge and water about once or twice a year. It does get the bug guts knocked off generally after every ride with Plexus and microfiber towels though. Would rather ride than clean, my bike has never had a toothbrush taken to it anywhere.....
Road Master
Joined: Mar 2012
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From: Elm City, NC
I like to "joke" that I wash mine once a year whether it needs it or not, but it's been 13 months now.. so I guess that's not true. Here's a shot of my driveway though.. what's the point?
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From: Deep in the heart of New Jersey
I make money washing my bike. I ride it to wherever there's a drought in the country, promise rain for a fee, then wash my bike, and start counting the bucks. Never fails.,,,
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2011
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From: Wisconsin, USA
Yeah, that looks hopeless. Especially with a black bike. Silver or white hide dust pretty well.