How dirty??
Road Captain
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 599
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From: In a van, down by the river.
I ride when I can ride and wash it when I can't ride. Don't care about getting it dirty riding, but I am not going to let it stay that way.
I cleaned and polished last Thursday evening. Was able to ride to work on Friday, but I knew that it was going to rain hard all dayum day. I rode anyway - and oh yeah, it rained alright. But I smiled the entire time.
Funny thing, I get to ride a lot, and I still smiled every time I hit the road - clean or dirty.
I cleaned and polished last Thursday evening. Was able to ride to work on Friday, but I knew that it was going to rain hard all dayum day. I rode anyway - and oh yeah, it rained alright. But I smiled the entire time.
Funny thing, I get to ride a lot, and I still smiled every time I hit the road - clean or dirty.
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 827
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From: Ohio
I clean bugs after most rides, ( easiest time since they are not dried on) and use a cali duster and some quick detail and micro fiber towels to clean a couple times a week. I do a complete wash and dry about once a month or after getting in the rain. I don't like to ride a dirty bike so I invest about a hour a week to keep it clean
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2009
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From: Delafield,Wi. 53188
I`ve got a black one. Wash it about every other day (allways looks dirty) My system is a pail of car wash soap w/bug sponge,5 gal. bucked of water w/wash mit,chamois, and finish up with micro cloths. I start w/soapy water,rinse it off by using wash mit freom water bucket,then chamois off and finish it off with micro cloth. Takes 15 minutes and it looks better. This is the only thing I have that I try to keep clean. This system works for me and who can`t use the exercise?
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 6,095
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From: clearwater, fl
havent washed mine since may when i got back from north carolina. i ride my bike. not to show it off. knew someone that would wash it after every ride to bike night and at least once a week. this is why i gave up on chrome, to much to clean.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 6,146
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From: along the Front Range in Colorado
..... i'd rather ride it than rub it.
....... but it sure does look pretty when it's shiny !
........ had my 1st 'wipe down' w/ Lemon Pledge (thnx 2 this forum!) this wknd .... this is gonna cut wayyy down on the waxin'
....... but it sure does look pretty when it's shiny !
........ had my 1st 'wipe down' w/ Lemon Pledge (thnx 2 this forum!) this wknd .... this is gonna cut wayyy down on the waxin'
Intermediate
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 40
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From: Waukesha, WI
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Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Roswell, NM
It all depends, when I went to Sturgis it got pretty dirty and was covered with bugs. I always try to get the bugs off because they can ruin the paint, plus I like to be able to see through the windshield. I usually wipe it down once a week on Saturday, my therapy time, and wash it about once a month. It gets about 3 good waxes a year.
