Best Motorcycle Cleaners

I've never used washing up liquid as my brother used it for one of his cars and over a period of time it went from shiny to matt so while it maybe fine for cleaning metal it (is or was not) paint friendly

 

Yeah I watched it. For over 20 years I used washing up liquid until the internet came along and told me not to.... So I stopped... When I run out of my current wash then I'm going back to washing up liquid and I'm never going to read the internet again....

 

Don’t know what products they’re using but looks like a good job

 

I use some car "shampoo" from the local £1 shop, does a fine job. Then blow dry with one of those bike/pet dryers and finish off the shiny bits with Mr Sheen. Also works well on the black plastic bits. The engine gets a coating of GT85, leave for 5 mins then wipe down. Good as new. In the washing stage I think plenty of water is the main ingerdient.

 

Wonder how much they charge for a complete spit-shine?

 

Mr Sheen.
I haven't put water on a bike since the 1970's when this product came out.
All my bikes have thrived on it.

 

I put some ceramic coating on my bike as it is meant to last better than wax and not need so much washing. One ride later I discovered that muck still sticks like shit though, doesn't just hose off and I also get white water spots. That's the end of my trial with modern stuff, back to cheap shampoo and a tin of wax for me.

 

I put some ceramic coating on my bike as it is meant to last better than wax and not need so much washing. One ride later I discovered that muck still sticks like shit though, doesn't just hose off and I also get white water spots. That's the end of my trial with modern stuff, back to cheap shampoo and a tin of wax for me.

 

Used to be hard to find something better to put on a bike than Mr. Sheene.
Ken.
Barry Sheene, I meant.

 

I used some Maguires Ceramic Detailer on the car and it made quite a difference, not only put an edge on the shine but water just beads and runs off. Easy to apply too. I also used it on the fully faired ZZR to good effect but unfaired bikes, especially classics, have so many nooks and crannies they're much more difficult and time consuming to keep clean IMO.

 

I usually go into the local filling station and use the jet wash lance on the warm soapy, low pressure pre wash setting, then ride the couple hundred metres home and rinse off with garden hose.
Then blow dry (Said this before) and watch all the water be driven out from places unseen or untouchable by drying leathers and cloths. Never ceases to amaze me just how much wet settles under seats, tanks and amongst wiring etc.
Blower pretty expensive but well with the money. Bruhl.
If I don’t wash at the filling station, I used Fairy Liquid as I’m usually doing the washing up anyway .
Ken.
PS. Suppose, if you live near Sandi T; you won’t need anything more than a Chamois leather.

 

Been using a snow foam lance myself for well over a year. Quick and easy.

 

The dryer I bought was around £50 on Amazon, branded as a "pet" dryer. Variable speed and 3 heat settings. It's quite noisy and puts the fear of God into next door neighbours cat. As said though, great for getting a bike that looks dry even dryer! You can pay more and get a "bike" dryer which looks exactly the same.

 

I decided to Donald Duck it and went for the top of range Pro Twin Turbine Model.
Blimey, I have to make sure everything in the garage and nearby is tied down and be careful where I point it when both turbines are going....it really is that powerful.
Expensive, yes, but I’ve got over that pain now and wouldn’t be without it.
It even blows leaves, debris and lumps of wood, etc. down the drive (Whether you want it To, or not!) and out onto the street!
Ken.

 

I've also used the dryer to dry carpets in the car after a water leak soaked them, did a great job. They're very useful pieces of kit!

 

I've used one on the car for quite a while. Wasn't sure about trying it on the bike. Do you agitate the foam with a soft brush or something ? I would think that the dirt needs dislodging from nooks and crannies.

Agree with the £50 pet dryer. I used the leaf blower before I bought that. Did the job but was heavy and a bit cumbersome. Best 50 quid I've spent in ages.