Motorcycle detailing
Tourer
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Northern CA
RE: Motorcycle detailing
I wouldn't pay...I'm not turning my pride and joy over to ANYONE to roll around or drive around or whatever. The last detailing place I heard of in my area wants the bike for a whole day. Not a chance. After a ride I lay a wet cloth on the windshield/fairing to soak the bug splat and make it easy to wipe off, wipe down with a damp chamois, and spray the black stuff like the engine block and fins with Pig Spit (great product I heard about right here on this forum!). About once a month I wax the paint and polish the chrome. I don't go to DIY car washes or even spray it with a hose. I just hand clean it. Doesn't take long and as others have said it's a great way to safety inspect your ride in the process.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Salt Lake City, Utah
RE: Motorcycle detailing
I prefer to clean it myself. Fill the fridge full of beer, crank the radio up and go to town. What's that old saying...."If someone else is strokin' your bike they may as well be strokin' your woman." Not going to happen.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Nevada
RE: Motorcycle detailing
Bike details cost about $125 around Chicago. Idetail my own bike. I actually enjoy cleaning it on rainy days when I can't ride. While washing and polishing the bike, I also use the opportunity to check for loose fasteners, spokes, belt tension, tire pressure and fluid levels.
Advanced
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: /Fountain Hills,az
RE: Motorcycle detailing
Go pick up mrsr71 friends and do it yourself(take your time) youwill be able to check things over (on your bike). Save the $$$ & buy something nice for your bike.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Nevada
RE: Motorcycle detailing
Ilove to watchthe ladies at bikini bike washes, but I don't let them touch my bike. On a number of occasions, I've seen them drop a sponge or towelon the ground, pick it up with abrasive debri embedded in the material andthen wipe it across paint.
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Joined: May 2007
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From: GA
RE: Motorcycle detailing
I enjoy doing it myself. Yesterday, I changed the oil, etc. on the Springer, took her out for about 3 hours and then brought her home for a wash, polish and wax job. That, to me, is a fine day. Now, if it will only stop raining by the weekend so I can take her pretty self out for some serious miles.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 1,827
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From: Iowa
RE: Motorcycle detailing
I used to detail cars on the side. I don't do it much anymore but I keep my own things very clean. I have a couple buddies that I might clean there bikes for them once it gets nice, but that will be about it. A one time thing in the beginning of the year, they know they can trust me tho!
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 198
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RE: Motorcycle detailing
It is a pain in the *** to really detailthe bike and then have it get dirty (in my eyes) the first couple of rides. Can almost guarantee it's gonna rain...The thought of paying someone to do it and have the same thing happen is repugnant.Cold beerand music, sounds like everyone else has the right idea of a good time!