Simon m Posted July 23, 2016 Posted July 23, 2016 Valet question for a motorbike that has not had a good clean in a long time I gave been looking on YouTube but not much info one guy took the brake pads off then sprayed the bike with wd40 then left it to soke in then using a brush to rub the crap off then rinse Then Chain cleaner then a oil based degreaser rinse then water based degreaser auto glym motorcycle cleaner Rub in Rinse Shampoo auto glym Rinse Polish srpWaxLube chain Polish glass etc with auroglym fast glass Black plastic work eg chain guard auroglym bumper care All seams a lot so was thinking a Snowfoam Rinse Apply a degreaser prob use autoglym motorcycle cleaner And a chain cleaner can anyone recommend a good one ?Rub in Rinse Shampoo autoglym Polish autoglym srpWax not sure looking for a good one Chain lube can anyone recommend one ?Glass polish headlight, dials, etc autoglym glass polish Black plastic work chain guard etc auto glym bumper care Then Heard of Scottoiler FS365 for protecting bodywork eg front forks is it any good ? How does that all soundThanks guys for any light you can shed on this Quote
Stu Posted July 23, 2016 Posted July 23, 2016 wet wash polish if you want! spend more time riding! Quote
Joeman Posted July 23, 2016 Posted July 23, 2016 Put it in for a service and tell them to clean it too.. Quote
MR_W Posted July 23, 2016 Posted July 23, 2016 Muc off kit. Cleans all sorts of baked on crap off. I can give referrals if you go direct to their site for £5 off first order. Don't use their lube though. I use Fuchs stuff personally. Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk Quote
Simon m Posted July 23, 2016 Author Posted July 23, 2016 Muc off kit. Cleans all sorts of baked on crap off. I can give referrals if you go direct to their site for £5 off first order. Don't use their lube though. I use Fuchs stuff personally. Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk Cool thank you I will have a look into that lube Quote
Tango Posted July 23, 2016 Posted July 23, 2016 The thing with the Autoglym resin polish is that one application of it will last up to 6 months. ...... Once the bike is clean I tend to wipe over the frame, wheels, pegs, engine cases etc with ACF50 on a rag......keeps any corrosion at bay....... Quote
Simon m Posted July 23, 2016 Author Posted July 23, 2016 (edited) Would never go 6 months between srp every week on the car as it takes the old wax off then reaply a new coat of wax other wise you trap crap In between the coats of wax then every 6 months I clay the car Edited July 23, 2016 by Simon m Quote
Simon m Posted July 23, 2016 Author Posted July 23, 2016 Is Motul C1 Chain Clean any good then using there lube after Quote
Mr Fro Posted July 23, 2016 Posted July 23, 2016 Dude, you've got way too much time on your hands! Quote
Simon m Posted July 23, 2016 Author Posted July 23, 2016 Put it in for a service and tell them to clean it too.. Don't let anyone clean my rides they do more damage than good the Mrs is not even allowed to wash them last time I let someone wash my car I had to get it machine polished after Quote
Simon m Posted July 23, 2016 Author Posted July 23, 2016 Dude, you've got way too much time on your hands! I wish as a chef 60+ hour weeks but it's a bit ocd Quote
Classickid21 Posted July 31, 2016 Posted July 31, 2016 well i think i might be doing something wrong every time i wash the Er500 it won't start ? if the bike is running while i wash it no problems obscure ?i think it might water getting in to the side stand switch could i be right or shall i just let get filthy and leave it alone haha Quote
Valko Posted July 31, 2016 Posted July 31, 2016 All seams a lot so was thinking a Snowfoam Rinse Apply a degreaser prob use autoglym motorcycle cleaner And a chain cleaner can anyone recommend a good one ?Rub in Rinse Shampoo autoglym Polish autoglym srpWax not sure looking for a good one Chain lube can anyone recommend one ?Glass polish headlight, dials, etc autoglym glass polish Black plastic work chain guard etc auto glym bumper care Then Heard of Scottoiler FS365 for protecting bodywork eg front forks is it any good ? How does that all soundThanks guys for any light you can shed on this Personally I would:Snowfoam - okRinse Apply a degreaser prob use autoglym motorcycle cleaner - I will not mess with degreaser just buy paraffin (kerosene) from B&Q or diesel fuel from any petrol station - this is the cheapest and the best for the chain cleaning too.And a chain cleaner can anyone recommend a good one ? If you feel rich instead of kerosene/diesel use specialised cleaners Wurth is a good one. I also buy pack these of 6 for £16 Hycote Brake Part Cleaner 6 X 600ml Spray Canand this cleans very good both brakes and the chain.Rub in Rinse Shampoo autoglym Polish autoglym srpWax not sure looking for a good one Chain lube can anyone recommend one ? IMO Wurth dry chain lube is the best, avoid the white dry one like Fuchs it makes proper mess with white gunk all over your bike, unless you like to repeat the cleaning again, do not ask me how I know Glass polish headlight, dials, etc autoglym glass polish Black plastic work chain guard etc auto glym bumper care Then Heard of Scottoiler FS365 for protecting bodywork eg front forks is it any good ? How does that all soundThat sounds like overkill though I have to ask do you intend to actually ride that bike after Quote
Classickid21 Posted July 31, 2016 Posted July 31, 2016 well i think i might be doing something wrong every time i wash the bike it won't start ? if the bike is running while i wash it no problems obscure ?i think it might water getting in to the side stand switch could i be right or shall i just let get filthy and leave it alone haha Quote
Simon m Posted July 31, 2016 Author Posted July 31, 2016 That sounds like overkill though I have to ask do you intend to actually ride that bike after It's prity much the same routine I use on the car keeps it looking good quicker to demist and helps prevent rot keep value up to and it's a bit of time to slow down and have some quite time Quote
Simon m Posted July 31, 2016 Author Posted July 31, 2016 well i think i might be doing something wrong every time i wash the Er500 it won't start ? if the bike is running while i wash it no problems obscure ?i think it might water getting in to the side stand switch could i be right or shall i just let get filthy and leave it alone haha Had that happen to me on my old bike pressure washed it then it would not start again so had to spend the day drying it out took a few hours but got here in the end Quote
Joeman Posted July 31, 2016 Posted July 31, 2016 That sounds like overkill though I have to ask do you intend to actually ride that bike after It's prity much the same routine I use on the car keeps it looking good quicker to demist and helps prevent rot keep value up to and it's a bit of time to slow down and have some quite time unfortunately when you take it to a dealer to trade it in for your next one, they aren't going to care how well its been polished.You'll get the same price as someone who's put theirs through a car wash every few months as that's what their little book tells them to pay.. Quote
Simon m Posted July 31, 2016 Author Posted July 31, 2016 But a car / bike full of rot will get less when you sell it than one that's not and I never sell to a dealer as you always get ripped of on the price Quote
Throttled Posted August 1, 2016 Posted August 1, 2016 My routine1 - Muck Off2 - WD40 on the really greasy parts, agitate with an old toothbrush3 - Sponge and soapy water. The spong gets very greasy quickly, so I use 50p ones from Halfords and change them regularly4 - blow dry to get rid of all of the water out the various nooks and crannies. 5 - Autoglym Show Shine for the plastics and top up with ACF50 if required. 6 - do the chain as its own job, degrease with WD40 and a rag/toothbrush and then lube with your chosen product. Quote
Classickid21 Posted August 4, 2016 Posted August 4, 2016 Whats beast way to get greese of wheels ? Any tips Quote
Simon m Posted August 4, 2016 Author Posted August 4, 2016 I would say soak in wd40 then scrub Rinse Then autoglym bike degreaser Rinse then norm wash dry etc Quote
cockercas Posted August 5, 2016 Posted August 5, 2016 Whats beast way to get greese of wheels ? Any tips Fairy liquid. Quote
Simon m Posted August 5, 2016 Author Posted August 5, 2016 Washing up liquid is bad for the paint that's why you should never use it to was your car/ bike Quote
Classickid21 Posted August 7, 2016 Posted August 7, 2016 Washing up liquid is bad for the paint that's why you should never use it to was your car/ bikei never new that whoops i been using washing up liq and hot water on wheels for ages Lynks shower gel is great for shampooing car seats and carpets peanut butter smooth on black plastic outer trims tooth paste on polishing faded car head lights (plastic and glass) wd40 on dash boards to make it smell nice and to give it a shine finish ....... i shall stop now haha Quote
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