Motorcycle detailing
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Joined: Oct 2006
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From: Omaha Nebraska
RE: Motorcycle detailing
ORIGINAL: dshukwit
Has anyone ever had there bike detailed and what did it cost. What would you pay to have your ride cleaned up and polished.
Has anyone ever had there bike detailed and what did it cost. What would you pay to have your ride cleaned up and polished.
Bond with you bike Dude. Do it yourself.
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Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Rio Grande Valley-Texas
RE: Motorcycle detailing
To answer your question..No, never paid for a detail. Some here will say they ride so much that they don't have time to detail. I'm not overly concerned with bugs and such but one of if not the most important reason to do your own detail job is to put your hands on everything. I mean up top, on the sides, get under the bike, pull the bags and side covers. This way not only are you cleaning your bike but doing detailed inspections. It will save you time and money in the long run when you find a small problem that can be fixed with a screwdriver now vs a machine shop visit later. Just my .02 worth...I'm done.
Now if I could hire one of Bikini Bike Wash girls to hand me beer....well
Now if I could hire one of Bikini Bike Wash girls to hand me beer....well
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Joined: Aug 2007
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From: Woodstock, Ga
RE: Motorcycle detailing
I thought about it as well but I've spent enough on this bike and when you do it yourself it looks better and feels better.
Buy some Protectall and wipe it down after every ride.
FLHT says Bond with your bike and I agree get to know that thing inside and out
Buy some Protectall and wipe it down after every ride.
FLHT says Bond with your bike and I agree get to know that thing inside and out
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RE: Motorcycle detailing
If you are able bodied enough to ride it, you are able bodied enough to clean it. Unless you let it go by not washing it often and letting it sit outside in the weather, there is no need having to spend hours "detailing" a bike to keep it looking good. I can S-100 wash, blow dry, wax, and be on the road in about 30 minutes. I usually do it every week or so, including wax/polish. When, I say wax, I don't mean a two hour job of rubbing and screwing around. I just wipe it on and wipe it off. If I miss a spot this time, I'll get it next time. Not only will your bike stay looking great, it will give you sometime to notice the things that are always loosening up and catch them before they fall off.
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From: Tallahassee, Fl
RE: Motorcycle detailing
As others have stated, do it yourself and you get the opportunity to inspect things and tighten the bolts and screws as you go along.
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