Simple Green can deteriorate plastic some rubbers and paint for that matter.

I am an electrician in an industrial manufacturing plant. I seen Simple Green used on electrical components like Photo eyes, reflectors and prox switches Etc. Simple Green totally ruins them. Photo eye lenses and reflectors end up with a permanent Haze and they start deteriorating. My wife used to use Simple Green around the house and stuff but we do not use it at all for anything now. I honestly cringe a little bit because I read on the forums people cleaning their bikes and stuff with it.

 

Generally speaking...I just hit a few more puddles at about 35mph. I live in western Oregon...if I don't ride in the rain...I don't ride much. I'll wash the bike a few times over the summer. But it rains often enough there is no point the rest of the year. I have a soft and long bristle toilet brush that works good on the cylinder fins and other nooks and crannies. But I'd consider it a waste of time to clean behind the saddlebags or side panels.

 

Good advise. I think the simple green purple is better suited for the task. The green simple green can damage aluminum. Check out the simple green website for more info.

Personally as mentioned I use car wash soap in a foam gun.

 

I agree, Simple Green will cause aluminum to corrode and possibly other metal surfaces too....the biggest problem is not washing it all off. A good car wash soap (I use the Turtle Wax brand) mixed with water and a rag or sponge works great. Rinse with water (do NOT use a pressure washer EVER!) and you should be good to go. Dry off what you can with a soft clean towel and go for a ride so the wind will dry off the rest. EASY!

 

Soap and water, rinse with water hose, and dry with leaf blower. I've been doing this for over 20 years with every dresser I've owned with no problems.

 

I use Simple Green Extreme

https://simplegreen.com/industrial/p...ision-cleaner/

It's not cheap, but I've been using it, when needed on my Harleys for years with no ill effects.....

 

Same. I bought a soft nylon wheel brush some years ago with 3-inch bristles. Soapy water, gentle scrub, trickle rinse, looks like new.

 

Typical wash for me. Remove bags and side covers. Hit with a foam gun and rinse. All at low pressure. I must have done this 100 times with no problems. Bike looks better than when delivered new.

 

For the electronics under the seat and the side covers I use a small blower a microfiber towel. To wet everything down I use the spray glass cleaner that foams comes in a blue and white can. Works great.