washing the bike

Frostz28 · 04-22-2009, 01:34 AM

First of let me apologize if there is already a thread about this, I searched and didn't find anything. Second, let me apologize if this has been asked a thousand times. On to the question. After several months of neglect my bike is finally getting a much needed detailing. I stripped her plastics, and took them to the basement. (its cold and rainy and my garage lacks proper lighting to do it out there) I can handle the washing of the plastics, my question pertains to the rest of the bike. Can I just take the hose to the rest of the bike? Im sure its mostly waterproof since you can ride in the rain but is it totally waterproof? Should I avoid spraying any specific areas? Also should I steer clear of any "engine cleaner"? its pretty greasy and dirty so I would love to spray some engine brite on it and get her real clean but I don't want to damage anything. for those of you who wash your ride regularly whats your normal process?

04-22-2009, 01:34 AM	#1
Frostz28 Redneck Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Dixon, IL Moto: 2005 GSXR 750 Posts: 138	washing the bike First of let me apologize if there is already a thread about this, I searched and didn't find anything. Second, let me apologize if this has been asked a thousand times. On to the question. After several months of neglect my bike is finally getting a much needed detailing. I stripped her plastics, and took them to the basement. (its cold and rainy and my garage lacks proper lighting to do it out there) I can handle the washing of the plastics, my question pertains to the rest of the bike. Can I just take the hose to the rest of the bike? Im sure its mostly waterproof since you can ride in the rain but is it totally waterproof? Should I avoid spraying any specific areas? Also should I steer clear of any "engine cleaner"? its pretty greasy and dirty so I would love to spray some engine brite on it and get her real clean but I don't want to damage anything. for those of you who wash your ride regularly whats your normal process? __________________ "I refuse to tip toe carefully through life, simply to arrive safely at death" "Guys like me drink to many beers on Friday after work, our best blue jeans have skoal rings, we wear our boots to church"