CVO - Hate Cleaning
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 3,078
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From: Michigan
My old bike I used to wash every weekend, meticulously. My new one, I have yet to give it a thorough cleaning myself, the dealer does with every service. I've taken it to the quarter car wash and douched her down, and I've windexed the whole bike a couple times if it's just got dust and water spots. Maybe this year I'll do an actual cleaning/detailing/waxing on her. Then again, maybe not! LOL!
Tourer
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 330
Likes: 0
From: Columbus, OH
I don't mind it at all. I can't be riding the bike constantly, so when I'm not on it, I like taking 20 minutes and wiping it down. Plus it gives me a chance to check out all the nooks and crannies to make sure no trouble is brewing.
I'm pretty **** about not riding in the rain so fortunately, I never have to wash the bike. I had to do that once with a prior bike...wow that was a pain..
I'm pretty **** about not riding in the rain so fortunately, I never have to wash the bike. I had to do that once with a prior bike...wow that was a pain..
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 28,842
Likes: 16,582
From: Wisconsin, USA
I enjoy washing my bike, and maintaining thing in general. I grew up taking good care of the few possessions I had. It is relaxing to keep things maintained. Work is stressful so menial tasks are a relief.
I give my bike a thorough detailing before Winter. Other than that I just wash it when it is full of bugs or dirty from riding in the rain. I ride 9k miles in a WI riding season, and still have time to clean it. But if you don't like it, and can afford it hire a detailer. Just make sure he knows what he is doing. Anybody can call themselves a detailer.
I give my bike a thorough detailing before Winter. Other than that I just wash it when it is full of bugs or dirty from riding in the rain. I ride 9k miles in a WI riding season, and still have time to clean it. But if you don't like it, and can afford it hire a detailer. Just make sure he knows what he is doing. Anybody can call themselves a detailer.
6th Gear
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 14
Likes: 0
From: NH
Lots of Harley shops carry it but you can also purchase online, bugslide.com. I swear by it and anyone I have turned on to it uses it religiously. Safe riding and good luck.
Road Master
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 1,217
Likes: 4
I enjoy washing my bike, and maintaining thing in general. I grew up taking good care of the few possessions I had. It is relaxing to keep things maintained. Work is stressful so menial tasks are a relief.
I give my bike a thorough detailing before Winter. Other than that I just wash it when it is full of bugs or dirty from riding in the rain. I ride 9k miles in a WI riding season, and still have time to clean it. But if you don't like it, and can afford it hire a detailer. Just make sure he knows what he is doing. Anybody can call themselves a detailer.
I give my bike a thorough detailing before Winter. Other than that I just wash it when it is full of bugs or dirty from riding in the rain. I ride 9k miles in a WI riding season, and still have time to clean it. But if you don't like it, and can afford it hire a detailer. Just make sure he knows what he is doing. Anybody can call themselves a detailer.
I generally don't do the full water/soap/scrub often (maybe once a month), but keep up with the regular detailing before & after every ride. Once a season I'll take the bags, seat, lowers etc., off the bike and get crazy! There's nothing wrong with waxing the underneath and backside of your hard bags.
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I don't have a SE CVO either and I don't HATE cleaning my bike but bugs suck this time of the year and let me know when it needs to be done.
But, if I could afford a SE CVO, I think I'd do it more often.
But, if I could afford a SE CVO, I think I'd do it more often.
