How do you clean your Bikes? - Page 2

vollrathdude · June 10th, 2010, 01:54 PM

Thats the gay part, these fairings are the ****** ones off of ebay and the color isn't a perfect match to the OEM green of the gastank. Are there companies that you can send in a paint chip or something and they can match the color and get you the touch up pen?

CZroe · June 10th, 2010, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vollrathdude

Thats the gay part, these fairings are the ****** ones off of ebay and the color isn't a perfect match to the OEM green of the gastank. Are there companies that you can send in a paint chip or something and they can match the color and get you the touch up pen?

Color Rite has the actual factory paint, but if you want to paint the tank to match the fairings, you will have to do it the other way.

jonthechron · June 11th, 2010, 10:25 AM

Hes in Canada, so will have to use dpars.com

besides they are the canadian supplier for ColorRite (notice the direct link when you click "Canadian Customers" on the ColorRite site.) I have ordered from them before, pretty good service, and they ship the next day.

jonthechron · June 11th, 2010, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vollrathdude

Thats the gay part, these fairings are the ****** ones off of ebay and the color isn't a perfect match to the OEM green of the gastank. Are there companies that you can send in a paint chip or something and they can match the color and get you the touch up pen?

GO to your closest NAPA-CMAX with a the fairing you need a color match from they will scan the colors with their uber duber duber lazer color match system and reproduce a nice match.

Kalivos · June 11th, 2010, 01:21 PM

I used the lemon pledge on my 650 today. Worked great!

vollrathdude · June 11th, 2010, 08:29 PM

ahh alright thanks guys

setasai · June 20th, 2010, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by dubojr1

Finish off with a quality auto wax on plastics and rims (do not use on black plastics as it is hard to remove and may discolor)

You got this right. I didnt know that and used Nu-Finish on the texted black section of the bike and it turned white... could not get it off... turned out ArmorAll wipes turned it black again... I hope the side effects of armor all wont mess it up but its the only thing so far that was able to restore the original jet-black color.

NuFinish worked for the shiny plastics for me though. Btw, I also used Mr. Clean's funky looking spray gun thingy after because it has that filter that makes the water demineralized. Leaves no spots at all... just in case I cant dry it all with the towels.

mataleo · December 23rd, 2013, 07:34 AM

can i wash it with hose water? spray it middle pressure?

go all over it? no problem ? water will damage something goes to electrics or engine?

i guess not

ally99 · December 23rd, 2013, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by mataleo

can i wash it with hose water? spray it middle pressure?

go all over it? no problem ? water will damage something goes to electrics or engine?

i guess not

Bikes are designed to be fine in the rain. Washing them with a hose is fine.

DEFY · December 23rd, 2013, 08:12 AM

If mainly just dust just wipe it down with wet cloth then dry it off with a clean one.

chef · December 24th, 2013, 02:46 AM

Soap,water & microfibre then i hit it with "Turtle Black Box"
3 part system consists of cleaner,wax & detailer,takes a good afternoon to complete but for black paint the outcome is gorgeous!

JohnnyBravo · December 24th, 2013, 06:21 AM

Sadly I don't keep shrek clean as I should :/

Xtina · January 13th, 2014, 01:52 PM

OMG, who used Armour-all?

Alex · January 13th, 2014, 04:02 PM

Evidently a few people in this thread...

Fortunately they were able to catch their mistake... This guy wasn't quite as fortunate.

JonR · January 19th, 2014, 10:18 AM

I use a waterless car wash soap on the painted surfaces. It's quick, works well, and leaves a nice shine. If the underside is dirty enough then I'll use a hose.

Han Solo 1 · January 23rd, 2014, 08:11 AM

I use this cleaning/wax spray that I bought at a gas station. Darn it, I can't remember the name of it. But you spray it on, wipe it with whichever rag you want, and then buff it with a microfiber cloth. Leaves my pearl-black bike shining and gorgeous.

No water needed, and it takes about 15 minutes to do the whole thing.

The same brand also has an upholstery cleaner (the guy who sold it to me said Armor-All sucks on porous surfaces and dries out the material), which I use on the seat.

Looks like show-room quality.

Darn it, can't remember the brand! I will post a picture later on of the bottles I use.

ally99 · January 23rd, 2014, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Han Solo 1

Darn it, can't remember the brand! I will post a picture later on of the bottles I use.

Please do!

Han Solo 1 · January 23rd, 2014, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ally99

Please do!

That's strange. There is no discernible brand name. No wonder I couldn't remember it!

Sirref · January 23rd, 2014, 08:48 PM

when it's warmer out I'll get my swimsuit on and head to the car wash, it's fun to ride through those things from time to time. naturally I take my helmet, shoes, vest & gloves off before I get soaked. At some point I hope to have video of this

but I don't have a camera just yet. when it's chillier I just use soap & water and clean the chain w/simple green degreaser a rag and some wd40 (I'm looking into better chain lubes than wd40 but it's what I've had on hand every time I clean it)
in the winter I just go "f*ck it" and wash it once a month or so just to get rid of the salt layers while cleaning the chain 2-4x as often.

JohnnyBravo · January 25th, 2014, 11:05 PM

@Sirref speedos?

Sirref · January 26th, 2014, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyBravo

@Sirref speedos?

I haven't done it in one but I have a pair from when I swam in high school so I guess I can for the laughs.

ninja250r81 · January 26th, 2014, 04:54 AM

use these girls.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uU5zE_qWOAw

ps. the bike's are just blow up props, good for pumping oil into the waste oil tank.

and

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfEhz4HXQoY

JohnnyBravo · January 26th, 2014, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Sirref

I haven't done it in one but I have a pair from when I swam in high school so I guess I can for the laughs.

With no video it didnt happen... You really ride through the car wash? Hope you don't find one of th high pressure ones by mistake

Sirref · January 26th, 2014, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyBravo

With no video it didnt happen... You really ride through the car wash? Hope you don't find one of th high pressure ones by mistake

I admit, I do need to get an action camera like a drift or a gopro. I've done it twice at the same car wash on separate dares, The dares were actually just for the bike to go through but I don't trust that **** so I went with it.

JohnnyBravo · January 26th, 2014, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Sirref

I admit, I do need to get an action camera like a drift or a gopro. I've done it twice at the same car wash on separate dares, The dares were actually just for the bike to go through but I don't trust that **** so I went with it.

I wouldn't trust it either, nor would I probly go through the car wash, but some think I did worse things though

cbinker · January 26th, 2014, 07:17 PM

bay style car washes, just be cautious on where you use high pressure, dont use it.

Sirref · January 26th, 2014, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyBravo

I wouldn't trust it either, nor would I probly go through the car wash, but some think I did worse things though

like what? saying it like that just makes it a tease.

JohnnyBravo · January 26th, 2014, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Sirref

like what? saying it like that just makes it a tease

That's classified information.

Ever climbed to the top of the barracks on a drain pipe?

Ever pick a dude up with a crane while someone squirted him with a water hose, (I'm glad he held on) we were off the clock.

Child's play

Sirref · January 26th, 2014, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyBravo

Ever climbed to the top of the barracks on a drain pipe?

not a barracks but I have climbed on top of all three restaurants that I have worked at via a similar method. Straight up some bricks with the first, up a ladder on a nearby building then jump over for the second, then up a chain link fence onto a giant crate (think the kind that 18-wheeled trucks transport) and jump up the rest of the way for the third.

JohnnyBravo · January 26th, 2014, 09:27 PM

We can't go quid pro quo... Four words =Mortar attack blow job

Sirref · January 26th, 2014, 09:32 PM

Damn, you win...at everything hahaha

JohnnyBravo · January 27th, 2014, 03:17 PM

Not at everything @Sirref

Sirref · January 27th, 2014, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyBravo

Not at everything @Sirref

very well then, you win in this case.

happy?

JohnnyBravo · January 28th, 2014, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sirref

very well then, you win in this case.

happy?

Haha... Indeed

dfox · January 28th, 2014, 09:51 AM

well most items have been covered.

- don't use armorall ever, car, bike, house, cat, etc. it belongs in the trash.
- when waxing, use painters tape to avoid getting wax onto un-painted plastics. the 5 mins this takes will save hours of headaches.
- Always use car/motorcycle specific washes. Others will strip wax, oils, grease, etc from your bike.
- If it seems too easy, it probably is damaging things, or doesn't work.

Claybar will help remove additional surface contaminants that washing didn't remove, and polish will get even more, and also help with micro-scratches that dull the finish. Just don't polish too often.

Wax is great. Personally, I prefer synthetic waxes like Maguires neXt 2.0. They don't provide the best protection, but they do a good job, and last a lot longer.

to protect un-painted plastics... I use black wow.

Boom King · January 28th, 2014, 11:46 AM

I also like synthetic wax... goes on smooth, buffs out easy. I use Mother's and finds it actually lasts quite a bit and doesn't stain plastic trim like regular wax.

misfitsailor · February 20th, 2014, 12:09 PM

+1 on the Lemon Pledge

And Armorall

, only on the sidewalls...

Klondike1020 · February 20th, 2014, 04:01 PM

I use this wax as you wash detailing spray. with a nice microfiber towl ... good for light dust and stuff ... makes it shine.

then for the serious wash.... go all the way
auto wash soap , and real wax... plus elbow grease

December 24th, 2013, 06:21 AM	#52
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January 13th, 2014, 04:02 PM	#54
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January 23rd, 2014, 08:48 PM	#59
Sirref Private Joker Name: Ben Location: Towson, MD Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '99/'01 Ninja 250 "sketchy", '13 Ninja 300 "yoshi", '03 GSXR 600 "merlin" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '14	when it's warmer out I'll get my swimsuit on and head to the car wash, it's fun to ride through those things from time to time. naturally I take my helmet, shoes, vest & gloves off before I get soaked. At some point I hope to have video of this but I don't have a camera just yet. when it's chillier I just use soap & water and clean the chain w/simple green degreaser a rag and some wd40 (I'm looking into better chain lubes than wd40 but it's what I've had on hand every time I clean it) in the winter I just go "f*ck it" and wash it once a month or so just to get rid of the salt layers while cleaning the chain 2-4x as often.
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January 25th, 2014, 11:05 PM	#60
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January 26th, 2014, 07:17 PM	#66
cbinker Track Clown Name: Chris Location: Kingman, AZ Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R, 21 MV F3 800, Kawasaki 400 build Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '15	bay style car washes, just be cautious on where you use high pressure, dont use it. __________________________________________________ TEAM ALFALFA www.apexassassins.com

June 10th, 2010, 01:54 PM	#41
vollrathdude ninjette.org member Name: jordan Location: edmonton, alberta, canada eh Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 250r se Posts: 30	Thats the gay part, these fairings are the ****** ones off of ebay and the color isn't a perfect match to the OEM green of the gastank. Are there companies that you can send in a paint chip or something and they can match the color and get you the touch up pen?

June 11th, 2010, 10:25 AM	#43
jonthechron ninjette.org sage Name: Jon Location: Usa Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): magHitVE Posts: 649	Hes in Canada, so will have to use dpars.com besides they are the canadian supplier for ColorRite (notice the direct link when you click "Canadian Customers" on the ColorRite site.) I have ordered from them before, pretty good service, and they ship the next day.

June 11th, 2010, 01:21 PM	#45
Kalivos ninjette.org member Name: private Location: lkklk Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): None Posts: 28	I used the lemon pledge on my 650 today. Worked great!

June 11th, 2010, 08:29 PM	#46
vollrathdude ninjette.org member Name: jordan Location: edmonton, alberta, canada eh Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 250r se Posts: 30	ahh alright thanks guys

December 23rd, 2013, 07:34 AM	#48
mataleo ninjette.org member Name: Krystian Location: Pattaya Join Date: Dec 2013 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 300 SE Posts: 27	can i wash it with hose water? spray it middle pressure? go all over it? no problem ? water will damage something goes to electrics or engine? i guess not

December 23rd, 2013, 08:12 AM	#50
DEFY ᗧ•••ᗣ•ᗣᗣ•••ᗣ Name: Nick Location: NY Join Date: Nov 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R and 2014 Triumph 675R Posts: A lot.	If mainly just dust just wipe it down with wet cloth then dry it off with a clean one.

December 24th, 2013, 02:46 AM	#51
chef ninjette.org member Name: Matt Location: Bali Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): 1965 Honda S90 , 2010 Ninja 250,2012 Vespa LX 150(Yes,a vespa!) Posts: 177	Soap,water & microfibre then i hit it with "Turtle Black Box" 3 part system consists of cleaner,wax & detailer,takes a good afternoon to complete but for black paint the outcome is gorgeous!

January 13th, 2014, 01:52 PM	#53
Xtina ninjette.org guru Name: Christina Location: Toronto Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300, 2007 Gsxr 600, R6-sold :( Posts: 270	OMG, who used Armour-all?

January 19th, 2014, 10:18 AM	#55
JonR ninjette.org member Name: Jon Location: Jonathon Join Date: Jun 2013 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R Posts: 20	I use a waterless car wash soap on the painted surfaces. It's quick, works well, and leaves a nice shine. If the underside is dirty enough then I'll use a hose.

January 23rd, 2014, 08:11 AM	#56
Han Solo 1 ninjette.org guru Name: Han Solo Location: Albuquerque Join Date: Jan 2014 Motorcycle(s): Had a 2008 Ninja 250, til some low-life stole it. Now riding a 2013 red cbr250. Posts: 274	I use this cleaning/wax spray that I bought at a gas station. Darn it, I can't remember the name of it. But you spray it on, wipe it with whichever rag you want, and then buff it with a microfiber cloth. Leaves my pearl-black bike shining and gorgeous. No water needed, and it takes about 15 minutes to do the whole thing. The same brand also has an upholstery cleaner (the guy who sold it to me said Armor-All sucks on porous surfaces and dries out the material), which I use on the seat. Looks like show-room quality. Darn it, can't remember the brand! I will post a picture later on of the bottles I use.

January 26th, 2014, 04:54 AM	#62
ninja250r81 ninjette.org guru Name: scott Location: australia Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 ninja 250r se Posts: 435	use these girls. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uU5zE_qWOAw ps. the bike's are just blow up props, good for pumping oil into the waste oil tank. and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfEhz4HXQoY

January 26th, 2014, 09:27 PM	#70
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	We can't go quid pro quo... Four words =Mortar attack blow job __________________________________________________

January 26th, 2014, 09:32 PM	#71
Sirref Private Joker Name: Ben Location: Towson, MD Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '99/'01 Ninja 250 "sketchy", '13 Ninja 300 "yoshi", '03 GSXR 600 "merlin" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '14	Damn, you win...at everything hahaha
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January 27th, 2014, 03:17 PM	#72
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	Not at everything @Sirref __________________________________________________

January 28th, 2014, 09:51 AM	#75
dfox ninjette.org sage Name: Fox Location: Boston Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 08 250R Posts: 881	well most items have been covered. - don't use armorall ever, car, bike, house, cat, etc. it belongs in the trash. - when waxing, use painters tape to avoid getting wax onto un-painted plastics. the 5 mins this takes will save hours of headaches. - Always use car/motorcycle specific washes. Others will strip wax, oils, grease, etc from your bike. - If it seems too easy, it probably is damaging things, or doesn't work. Claybar will help remove additional surface contaminants that washing didn't remove, and polish will get even more, and also help with micro-scratches that dull the finish. Just don't polish too often. Wax is great. Personally, I prefer synthetic waxes like Maguires neXt 2.0. They don't provide the best protection, but they do a good job, and last a lot longer. to protect un-painted plastics... I use black wow. Last futzed with by dfox; January 28th, 2014 at 01:40 PM.

January 28th, 2014, 11:46 AM	#76
Boom King So, where's the reverse? Name: Anson Location: Ontario, Canada Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	I also like synthetic wax... goes on smooth, buffs out easy. I use Mother's and finds it actually lasts quite a bit and doesn't stain plastic trim like regular wax. __________________________________________________ Squidbusters. I ain't afraid a no squid.

February 20th, 2014, 12:09 PM	#77
misfitsailor Ninjette Jockey Name: Tim Location: Stockton, Ca Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R, Harley Davidson Heritage Softail, 2 Honda Monkeys, Polini & GRC mini GP Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	+1 on the Lemon Pledge And Armorall , only on the sidewalls... __________________________________________________ For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?.

February 20th, 2014, 04:01 PM	#78
Klondike1020 Intrepid Adventurer Name: Josh Location: Rochester/Buffalo NY Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2004 GSXR 750 , 71 cb350streettracker, 07 Polaris Predator 500 Posts: A lot.	I use this wax as you wash detailing spray. with a nice microfiber towl ... good for light dust and stuff ... makes it shine. then for the serious wash.... go all the way auto wash soap , and real wax... plus elbow grease __________________________________________________ LIFE IS NOT FOR REGRETS OR EXCUSES. Breath deep, seek peace. Embrace the Madness. Life is good, let it be

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