How To Wash A Motorcycle (And Keep It Looking New)
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- Опубликовано: 27 авг 2023
- In this video I will show you how I keep my Triumph Speed Triple 1200RS looking like new. I'll show you all the products I use and each of the cleaning stages I go through in my motorcycle detailing process.
Do you have any tips that could improve my cleaning process? Please leave a comment below.
Muc-Off Degreaser
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Autoglym Polar Blast
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Muc-Off Bike Cleaner
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Wheel Woolies
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Carpro Elixr
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Carpro PERL
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Big Boi Blowr Mini+
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Quite a few people commenting on power washing. My opinion is that it's fine, I don't use it for every wash but when I want to deep clean. I use a gun with a fairly wide pattern, not a lance and I keep some distance. You have to use a bit of common sense and keep the thing moving. Don't spray it at the seat or under the tank where the electrics are and avoid spraying it at bearings.👍
Even if you use the two bucket method, I would always wash the tank, panels, mudguards and fairings first before moving on to the areas where there is more likely to be gritty deposits. Eliminates the risk of scratching paintwork. On that subject, when washing your microfiber cloths, never add fabric softener as it leaves micro plastic residue on the cloth, which again can leave swirls and scratches. After rinsing I always, carefully, lean the bike as far as possible both ways before drying. You'd be amazed how much water remains trapped in nooks and cranies. There is nothing more disheartening than finishing all your hard work, then putting the bike on its side stand and seeing water dribble out over your freshly cleaned and polished bike! Great video and love your attention to detail.
Great tip on the microfibres absolutely correct!
Ditto on leaning the bike after the initial wash. Moving it from the paddock stands to the side stand, it takes a good 5-10 mins for the water to drain off.
I am a detailer cars and bikes, good as you did degrease first.
I woukd still use as a Snow Foam pw that off. A detail brush with your Muc Off.
Perl is good, FK1000P was seal for paint plus rims you may get 6 months out of that.
Turtle Was do spray all surface ceramic.
It does look clean,nice job.
Looks mint mate, well done I will use some of these myself.
Thank You!
Great Video, Andy you have given me some more tips (like the Muc-Off degreaser), ive been using SDoc-100 as my go to Gel cleaner and ive switched to using Turtle Wax Hybrid Solutions Ceramic Wash & Wax Shampoo with the addition of the Turtle Wax Hybrid Solutions Ceramic 3-in-1 Detailer . GT85 is a great product
The turtle wax ceramic spray is pretty good, I have a bottle of that I coat my shower screen with 😂 The Muc-off degreaser is fantastic!
Really good video and I picked up a few good tips 👍 I also use ACF50 once a year normally before laying it up for the winter. As soon as I see the council gritters out getting ready to do the roads my bike goes away for the winter as the salt is a bloody nightmare 😂😂
ACF50 is great but it's a bit of a pain to apply, XCP clear coat works better and tests have shown it is more effective than ACF50 👍
@andy_rides yes ACF50 is a real pain to apply and have tried all sorts of despencers. 🙄 thanks for tip and stay safe on the roads 🙏
When you use the high pressure washer do it further specialy on the radiator, try to lube the chain on the inside so the o-rings get lubricated when you ride, I put grease on my chain (Ipone white) I put the extra grease that didn't went on the chain all over the pads with a toothbrush to prevent rust. My bike ran 23500 km and the chain looks brand new, I bought a 125 as first bike it had 9000 km and the chain was rusty and ready to be replaced 😅. Nice cleaning tho
Nice job fella, I clean bikes for a living, almost identical process, different products but the end results are the same.
Thank you! Nice to have the process validated by a professional 😀
Lube the chain from the inside and only for 3 seconds (1 spin). You use half the can😂. Also a 1/5 bottle of MucOff will do mate.
And try to not wash in direct sunlight.
Nice job though! You really adore your bike and I applaud that
Lube your chain on the inside so the lube is forced out through your chain when ride. The lube you put on there will just fly off
Thanks. That’s a really good tip! I’ll give that a try 👍🏻
@@andy_rides your welcome I used to do the same until someone told me to do it 😂
@@andy_rides it also helps to lube it when the chain is warm if you can it's spreads around the chain easiern
Actually, the chain rollers roll it all around, just spin the wheel a few times after lubing.
Great video, mate. I like the GT85 tip and running afterwards isn’t something I considered. I’ll be doing that next time. I don’t see anything wrong using a pressure washer if sensible, like you were. 1000 psi, 2 inches from the bike is another story! 😅 I would use a bit of brake cleaner on a towel to finish up the wash on the disc faces to remove any overspray from the products used, but if stored afterwards could actually help ward off corrosion.
I like the brake cleaner idea, nice one!
Beast of a bike and a beast of a clean! My only comment would be to lube chain from the inside but somebody beat me to it. Ive found similar with some matt paints it doesnt seem to make any difference, on others fi ishing with a matt detailler seems to help things pop that little bit more! Ride safe and well done for keeping that bike nice! 🙌👊👍🏻
Thanks for the comment, I’m adjusting my routine to spray the lube on the inside in future 👍🏻
How many times you can use the muc off cleaner bottle to clean your bike? More than tow times?
@@carlossousa1189 I usually get between 3 & 5 washes out of it depending on how dirty it is.
I was told never to use a power washer as it blasts all the grease out of the bearings. Thats a very thorough clean though and you have all the gear!
Power washers are fine. Just need to use a bit of common sense 👍🏻
Amazing ❤
Thanks 😄
9:44 that’s the part when I go for a quick blast down the road before drying off
That's one way of doing it 😂just be careful you don't introduce contaminants if you are going to do further wipe downs 👍
Great process. I'd just suggest some nicer microfibre cloths (like Kirkland). Those thin ones will start to take their toll on gloss parts. And if you fancy trying some other products, I highly recommend the Bilt Hamber range. Surfex, Auto Foam, Auto Wash and Touch On 👍
Thanks for the tips 👍🏻 I tend to bin the cheap microfibres pretty often and buy new ones. They end up getting used to wipe up oil and crap quite often 😂 but your bang on the money! Bilt hamber often gets glowing reviews, I’ll have to give it a try!
I agree with using Bilt Hamber. Their decreasing pre-wash is great stuff, if a little pricey
Definitely go bilt hamber touchless, it'll replace the polar wash and muc off wash in one step... Atom mac is good too for stopping rusting on disc bobbins etc if you ride in all weathers.
@@BikerBroughy just looked at touchless and it’s quite highly alkaline which is bad for ceramic coatings 😕
@@andy_rides yeah it's alkaline based, sorry I thought you used muc off pink, which is also alkaline...
Also away from the sun it’s a good tip…stay away from these sun rays when washing or waxing etc 🎉
Do you own a detailing business!!?
This is incredibly OCD. I mean, looks perfect, but geez, dude!
This is like how to showroom clean a bike… wasn’t expecting this.
Very detailed, but I will never personally do this much detail work to my bike unless it’s not going to be ridden or if it’s only going on display!
Good for you though mate… very, very thorough.
haha no, but it is a bit of a hobby in itself for me. I've done 70+ hour details on cars before. You'd be surprised how quickly this can all be done if you keep it in good condition.
@@andy_rides Awesome brother. Yeah, I will admit, after watching your video it gave me a bit of motivation to really give my bike a decent clean up.
I would advise against starting the bike unless going for a ride. Unless you get the engine up to temp, condensation can build up inside. Nice looking machine
Thanks, I normally wait for the fan to kick in before shutting it down :)
If the option is there, I'd always go with the weakest nozzle on the powerwasher. I find it takes off what needs to come off. The mild chemicals and sponge does the rest..
The temptation is always there to blast away at the bike which can remove decals and cause possible damage to coatings.
Thats not a judgement on your cleaning, I've learned a lot here 👍
Power washing defo requires a bit of common sense which it sounds like you have! I don’t always use it as I keep the bike very clean so a rinse with the hose is usually enough. I tend to save it for deep cleans or when I’m doing the chain. Ride safe 👊🏻
@@andy_ridesAbsolutely, you too 👊
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Can you explain what GT85 does? Also, I tend to be super cautious while lubing by using a bunch of cardboards to block off wheels and other areas to protect from accidental spraying of lube. I don't see you doing it? Is it not required? Great video btw. I'm going to use this as a reference for my next wash
GT85 is similar to WD40, you can use WD40 if you want, I just find GT85 cheaper (I tend to buy 3 cans at a time from Amazon). It helps disperse moisture and gives the engine a nice sheen. However, in reality, it will burn off and doesn't offer any long term protection. It just helps to avoid any rust due to water build up from washing. You can skip this step on the engine if you wish as warming up the bike is going to burn off most of the moisture, However it's worth spraying on any fasteners around the bike to avoid corrosion. You can also use XCP clear coat spray instead which will offer a lot more protection but it's expensive so I tend to use this only during the colder months.
I used to do exactly the same with the cardboard, however, if you hit the chain from the same angle I am in the video (from the back of the bike) you don't really get anything on the tyre.
You can also use Elbow Grease as a degreaser for a fraction of the cost!
Where's the fun in that? 😂
What stand do you use? The one i got for my speed triple dont fit too nice.
won't the gt85 make dirt stick easier/ make the cleanup down the line a bit tougher/ gunkier?
Nice job & nice bike, what chain lube do you use?
I'm not too fussy with chain lube, I think in this video it's from Tru-Tension but I just tend to grab whatever is available when I need it.
Decent Andy thanks, try some Motorex as a finisher be interested to see what you think? It used to be called Motorex 645, now it appears to be called Moto Protect. Safe Rides...
Thanks Matt. I’ll give it a go. I often use XCP clear coat spray as a protector but don’t bother in the summer. I’ll do a follow up video when the weather turns with a winter regime 👍🏻
What time is it convenient for me to drop my bike off to be cleaned? 😁
Helpful video and bike.
😂
Outstanding video! Can post all the cleaning supplies, save me from going back through the video
They are in the description 👍🏻
Wow rolling back the video is a lot lesss effort than he took making it 🤨 for you to watch for free
What's the third bucket for? Just an extra dirt bucket?
I think the only thing I'd do differently is put some autosol on the headers or a similar cleaner, as it looks like you have a bit of road dirt resting on them.
It’s for the wheels. I do use autosol on the headers but not as part of a regular clean as it’s a lot of work 👍🏻
Tear the labels off microfibre towels before use, as these can scratch depending on make of towel!
Great tip, thanks!
Which spray you used in engine
Looking good.
Thanks 👍
You do a great job of cleaning the bike, but I had to wince when I saw you point the jet wash lance at the chain like that.
it's not for the feint hearted but I've never had any trouble. You just have to keep it moving.
what does gt85 do for the bike? shine engine area? you can do that with wd40?
It does add a temporary shine but in reality this will burn off as soon as the engine gets hot. The main reason for spraying it on is to disperse any moisture/water. And yes WD40 will do exactly the same thing. (The WD stands for Water Dispersion) 😀
u got enough quick detailer on the handlebars, seat and tires? 😄
I put some on my corn flakes as well 😂
New tyres or do you just not around corners?
Yeah pretty much brand new in this video although I still got some chicken strips that I’m working on 😂
11:39 can someone please explain why it should not be sprayed on brakes?
Because it's a lubricant and will reduce braking power.
Brake pads are like sponges and absorbs liquids. Things like lubricants and solvents will contaminate the pads which will reduce braking and cause squealing.
How many miles do you do in a year?
8-10k
i might be wrong but go from top to bottom so you don't end up with dirt from the runoff of the water on your wheels when you are done
Clean wheels first to avoid contaminating the rest of the bike, then work top to bottom 👍🏻
@andy_rides I'm very confused on how cleaning the wheels first could keep you from contaminating anything on the bike
@andy_rides since the water runs down I could understand rinsing the wheels to keep dirty water from splashing on the rest of the bike maybe if you have some really stuck on dirt then I'd understand but ive been raised around car enthusiasts my whole life and it's always been top to bottom and wheels last
@@azipinfinity4991 I’ve always taken this approach because it’s pretty standard in the car detailing world. I am a bit of an enthusiast when it comes to detailing so I’ve watched countless videos over the years and starting with the wheels is common practice. From a Google search “You'll want to clean these before the paint because they're typically the dirtiest part of your vehicle. Plus, if you wait to clean them until the end of your wash you'll run the risk of splashing dirt & brake dust back onto the clean paint”
@andy_rides yeah that was the only reason I could think of so I figure lightly washing them would be good but not going and putting all the effort into it since they will get dirty when you wash the rest makes sense tho thank you I'll try it your way and see if it makes a difference
Using a high gloss detailer on matt paint? 😅
I use it on everything, such a great product! It offers basic protection to the paint and really doesn't change the look of the finish by any noticeable amount.
Is it a concern about where those chemicals run off to? Where I live it’s not allowed to wash a vehicle at home due to damage to the environment. Sounds like a nanny state right? But growing up I remember not being able to see the other side of the pub due to all the cigarette smoke and smoking on planes… seems crazy now!
They wouldn’t be allowed to sell chemicals dangerous to the environment these days. Nanny state and all that!
Usi acqua con troppa pressione
I never used water to hose my bike.
What do you use instead?
Meanwhile mine is covered in mud and I’m about to head off on a 4 day trip and make it muddier.
Enjoy every damn minute of it my friend and ride safe 👊🏻
@@andy_rides Thanks brother. Your video was giving me a guilt trip for ole Josephine (my GS' name).
Until first little puddle…
The only comment I have to add here is..., never use a Powerwasher!!
Don’t power wash your wheelbearing, you will power wash the grease out and they will need replacing. Bearing all over the bike, power washing not a good idea, will prove expensive!!
I think power washing is fine but you do need to use a bit of common sense!
I hoped you would start with a dirty bike 😅
Trust me that was filthy 😂
@@andy_rides If you call that filthy, you must really love your bike 😜to care so much for her 😉👍
MUC off? All the best keeping your paint like new. That stuff will destroy your bikes finish after a few uses. You will need some serious paint correction the being it back. Yes it cleans really well, but it does ruin your finish, almost like etching. DO NOT USE IT
Yeah having looked into it further it is very alkaline so I think I’ll be looking for alternatives 👍🏻
Never ever use WD40 on a chain !
WD40 is fine on a chain, it can be used to clean it. Shouldn't be used as a lube though!
!no because I know from experience it's eating up the o-rings of the chain and damage them completely so all the grease inside the chain goes out and the chain will get stiff and tottal damage for use. @@andy_rides
Best lubrication technology is Bel-Ray, i used it on my ZH2 (200Hp). Last long, no stains!