Touring Models Road King, Road King Custom, Road King Classic, Road Glide, Street Glide, Electra Glide, Electra Glide Classic, and Electra Glide Ultra Classic bikes.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Yet another stupid question!!!!

Old Aug 13, 2010 | 11:30 AM
  #1  
strtarrow's Avatar
strtarrow
Thread Starter
|
Banned
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 6,259
Likes: 5
From: NW NC
Default Yet another stupid question!!!!

Of course at home I use my bike jack when I wash it and have all the supplies. What is a person to do that will be living in a hotel or whatever accommodations I find to keep their bike clean, something I am **** about? All I can think of is a car wash but never did that before. Got to say I am getting pretty excited about spending some time in Florida!!!!
 
Reply
Old Aug 13, 2010 | 11:32 AM
  #2  
The Shute's Avatar
The Shute
Club Member
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 21,027
Likes: 10
From: Route 66 in Flaming Hell California
Default

Hhhmmm, I feel another lemon Pledge thread coming on.
 
Reply
Old Aug 13, 2010 | 11:34 AM
  #3  
tj316's Avatar
tj316
Stellar HDF Member
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 3,121
Likes: 489
From: sunny florida
Default

I take quick detail spray with me and microfiber towels, several companies make a quick detail spray and it works pretty good
 
Reply
Old Aug 13, 2010 | 11:36 AM
  #4  
head's Avatar
head
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 527
Likes: 25
Default

i like to keep my bike clean too. i ride everyday and i dont spend a lot of time cleaning mine. i just dont let it get real dirty which i think is key.

for years, i had a chamois in a small plastic container in my saddlebag. seems like the poeple that make s100 made it. i'd pull in the car wash and spray the bike off and use the chamois to dry the seat down. hit the road and let the wind do the drying. works good and especially for the in between washes.

head
 
Reply
Old Aug 13, 2010 | 11:37 AM
  #5  
*Merlin*'s Avatar
*Merlin*
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 152
Likes: 0
From: Austell, GA
Default

If you keep it clean with a good coat of polish a quick rinse in a car was and some detailing spray with microfiber does the trick. Most HD shops will wash your bike for a price.
 
Reply
Old Aug 13, 2010 | 11:38 AM
  #6  
pretz's Avatar
pretz
Outstanding HDF Member
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 2,856
Likes: 102
From: Washington State
Default

I use a damp wash cloth with a dry one to follow. This will remove all of the bugs safely and then use some pledge. Sit back and say "damn I am good"...
 
Reply
Old Aug 13, 2010 | 11:39 AM
  #7  
pretz's Avatar
pretz
Outstanding HDF Member
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 2,856
Likes: 102
From: Washington State
Talking

Originally Posted by The Shute
Hhhmmm, I feel another lemon Pledge thread coming on.
wasn't that last weeks subject? LMAO
 
Reply
Old Aug 13, 2010 | 11:39 AM
  #8  
Ronp42's Avatar
Ronp42
Account Retired
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 3,245
Likes: 12
From: Here
Default

Originally Posted by strtarrow
Of course at home I use my bike jack when I wash it and have all the supplies. What is a person to do that will be living in a hotel or whatever accommodations I find to keep their bike clean, something I am **** about? All I can think of is a car wash but never did that before. Got to say I am getting pretty excited about spending some time in Florida!!!!
Not a problem Strtarrow, Do yourself a favor and go to Walmart and buy a bottle of Ice spray detailer. It's the best stuff I've used yet!!! I also use the Ice synthetic spray wax. Unless you are caught in rain and get heavy buildup on the rear of your bike, it will work great. I use a swiffer duster to get any grit that might scratch off and use a Microfiber Towel and the Ice detailer or wax. Good Stuff! You can thank me later. Have a safe trip!
 
Reply
HD Forum Stories

The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders

story-0

6 Weirdest Harley-Davidsons Ever Sold to the Public

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-5

Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

 Joe Kucinski
Old Aug 13, 2010 | 11:42 AM
  #9  
pinballparker's Avatar
pinballparker
Advanced
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 62
Likes: 0
From: Boca Raton, FL
Default


if you're staying anywhere near Boca Raton, you're welcome to come by
and use my facilities
 
Reply
Old Aug 13, 2010 | 11:42 AM
  #10  
Maimas's Avatar
Maimas
Road Warrior
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 1,661
Likes: 0
From: East Northport, NY
Default

Ok... The thread it titled "Yet another stupid question!!!!"... So I will give a stupid answer...

Its a hotel room.... Put it in the shower...
 
Reply

Thread Tools
Search this Thread

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:21 AM.

story-0
6 Weirdest Harley-Davidsons Ever Sold to the Public

Slideshow: From military-inspired singles to scooters and three-wheel utility vehicles, these Harleys took the company far outside its comfort zone.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-02 18:34:10


VIEW MORE
story-1
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-2
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-3
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-5
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-6
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-7
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-8
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE