Water-free cleaning products?

2fiddy · October 17th, 2011, 04:13 PM

Hey guys. Since my bike is real pissy when it gets wet, I decided to start looking for a water free cleaning product. I know there are a lot of them out there but I'm wondering what the best one is to get. I've heard a lot of people use this stuff so it seems like the best option for me.

I would appreciate it greatly if you pointed me in the right direction.

Thanks!

lux · October 17th, 2011, 05:59 PM

On the painted and gauge areas and windscreen, and I usually use a micro-fiber towel and a quick detailer (various brands), then Plexus. Sometimes a spray wax afterwards.

kawasaki_ninja · October 17th, 2011, 06:12 PM

http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcyc...leaner-polish/

this is the best stuff, any sort of spray like this will make your bike look nice. Any local bike shop should have this. I just it on mine with a micro fiber cloth. Just stay away from the seat bc it tends to get a little slippery when you first sit down, but it will rub off.

kawasaki_ninja · October 17th, 2011, 06:14 PM

or this...it does the same job

http://www.google.com/imgres?q=spray...64&tx=52&ty=80

DaBlue1 · October 17th, 2011, 06:32 PM

Might I suggest bucket/hand washing with a car or motorcycle soap, microfiber towel (lightly wrung out) for hard stains ( oil, grease, tar, mud & bugs) and an application of Honda Spray Cleaner and Polish after washing and drying.

You may or may not see the Honda Spray Cleaner and Polish in it's original can (smaller can above), but a new one (larger can), as it was discontinued for a while. You will find it at most dealers. The stuff is great and has been around a long time. I use it on the bike and car. Does just what it says, but you may use alot of cleaner on harder bugs and dirt. I've used a few different waterless cleaners on cars, trucks and motorcycles. They all worked fairly good but some washing just requires water.

dubojr1 · October 18th, 2011, 05:52 AM

I've heard Pledge is great too...

And here's some additional info: http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showt...ghlight=pledge

greatwhiteninja · October 18th, 2011, 06:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaBlue1

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best stuff, ive actually never washed my bike once with a hose since owning it loL~! its also never even been rained on..haha! but this is what ive used since day 1, the original bike spirits stuff on the left. usually cycle gear has it for like $6 a can.. works good on my cars too

Gorilla25 · October 18th, 2011, 11:26 AM

pledge lemon x2...ive been using it ever since i came upon that thread. works great!

October 17th, 2011, 04:13 PM	#1
2fiddy ninjette.org member Name: Rob Location: Connecticut Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Red Ninja 250r Posts: 69	Water-free cleaning products? Hey guys. Since my bike is real pissy when it gets wet, I decided to start looking for a water free cleaning product. I know there are a lot of them out there but I'm wondering what the best one is to get. I've heard a lot of people use this stuff so it seems like the best option for me. I would appreciate it greatly if you pointed me in the right direction. Thanks!

October 18th, 2011, 05:52 AM	#6
dubojr1 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Jacksonville, Florida Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250R SE, 07 Honda CRF230F, 06 Honda CRF150F Posts: A lot.	I've heard Pledge is great too... And here's some additional info: http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showt...ghlight=pledge __________________________________________________ 09 250R SE: Paying it forward one post at a time! Don't forget to add yourself to our Member Map

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October 17th, 2011, 05:59 PM	#2
lux ninjette.org guru Name: lux Location: NY Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R Posts: 306	On the painted and gauge areas and windscreen, and I usually use a micro-fiber towel and a quick detailer (various brands), then Plexus. Sometimes a spray wax afterwards.

October 17th, 2011, 06:12 PM	#3
kawasaki_ninja ninjette.org member Name: Lauren Location: East Bay Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): Kawasaki Ninja 250r Special Edition Posts: 12 Blog Entries: 2	http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcyc...leaner-polish/ this is the best stuff, any sort of spray like this will make your bike look nice. Any local bike shop should have this. I just it on mine with a micro fiber cloth. Just stay away from the seat bc it tends to get a little slippery when you first sit down, but it will rub off.

October 17th, 2011, 06:14 PM	#4
kawasaki_ninja ninjette.org member Name: Lauren Location: East Bay Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): Kawasaki Ninja 250r Special Edition Posts: 12 Blog Entries: 2	or this...it does the same job http://www.google.com/imgres?q=spray...64&tx=52&ty=80

October 17th, 2011, 06:32 PM	#5
DaBlue1 Long Time Rider Name: Blue Location: Charlotte, NC Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Might I suggest bucket/hand washing with a car or motorcycle soap, microfiber towel (lightly wrung out) for hard stains ( oil, grease, tar, mud & bugs) and an application of Honda Spray Cleaner and Polish after washing and drying. You may or may not see the Honda Spray Cleaner and Polish in it's original can (smaller can above), but a new one (larger can), as it was discontinued for a while. You will find it at most dealers. The stuff is great and has been around a long time. I use it on the bike and car. Does just what it says, but you may use alot of cleaner on harder bugs and dirt. I've used a few different waterless cleaners on cars, trucks and motorcycles. They all worked fairly good but some washing just requires water.

October 18th, 2011, 11:26 AM	#8
Gorilla25 Dakine... Name: AJ Location: DFW Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R (Sold) \| 636 (hopefully soon) Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 5	pledge lemon x2...ive been using it ever since i came upon that thread. works great!