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June 9th, 2014, 07:08 AM
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ninjette.org member
Name: carlos
Location: maryland
Join Date: May 2014 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250r Posts: 10
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Need help washing
so i just bought my first 250 and im nervous washing it. for my car i normally use a Chemical Guys foam gun with some car shampoo could i do that to keep my bike clean as well or is there a different process, and what products do you guys use?
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June 9th, 2014, 07:26 AM
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 With  then    Works well for me and with that kind of sponge its easer it get into all the cracks and crevices. And if you're not trying to polish any scratches out that wax protects fine and gives a nice shine.
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June 9th, 2014, 09:16 AM
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I just use some environment safe soap, a sponge, rag, and a hose.
However, I love the way @SON1C cleans his bikes with a foam canon! https://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=173996
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June 9th, 2014, 09:26 AM
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June 9th, 2014, 09:28 AM
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Dish soap is for dishes usually...
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June 9th, 2014, 09:41 AM
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Cuts the grease and grime better than any car wash stuff i've tried. And bug goo is no match for Dawn. I use it on the car too.
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June 9th, 2014, 09:46 AM
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June 9th, 2014, 10:25 AM
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June 9th, 2014, 10:27 AM
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I like the green one i get, smells like apples.
But yes, any Dawn will work. Just has to be Dawn.
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June 9th, 2014, 10:41 AM
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June 9th, 2014, 10:46 AM
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June 9th, 2014, 11:12 AM
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June 9th, 2014, 11:22 AM
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Dish soap might work well but it will strip the wax from your bike. I use car wash soap. For the bugs, I soak soft rags in hot water and place them over the bugs to soften them. They wipe right off with no scrubbing after being softened. I use a soft rag and Plexus on the windscreen. I do the same with my helmet. I have 3 different sponges that I use on the bike; one for the tank, fairings, etc, one for the wheels, and one for the grimey areas near the chain. I also install an exhaust plug so I don't spray water into the muffler. When I am finished washing, I start the bike and let it warm up to temperature and use a chamois (shammy) to dry. Of course I have one for the shiney bits and one for the wheels, etc. Lastly, I lube anything that moves and apply a fresh coat of wax every 4-5 washes.
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June 9th, 2014, 11:24 AM
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June 9th, 2014, 11:29 AM
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June 9th, 2014, 11:36 AM
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Dawn will dry out any rubber parts on your bike.
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June 9th, 2014, 11:43 AM
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