| > | | | | while the tires, engine, and inner fenders are the |
| | | | rough areas. I use different wash mitts and sponges |
| Even with regular maintenance and upkeep, our | | | | for each area to keep dirt and grime away from the |
| motorcycles tend to get used and subjected to | | | | sensitive areas. This way, scratching would be |
| different elements in the environment. To keep used | | | | avoided. |
| motorcycle parts as good as the day when we first | | | | Use also a gentle stream of water when rinsing, |
| bought them, regular washing and rinsing will do the | | | | rather than high water pressure that comes from the |
| trick. | | | | hose. The high pressure of water will cause dirt to |
| But you should take note how you do your washing. | | | | grind further into the paint, causing scratches along |
| You might scratch parts of your motorcycle. | | | | with other worse problems. And remember to use |
| Top Rule: Avoid scratches. | | | | generous amounts of water when rinsing. Dirt that |
| Scratches are the biggest enemy of any bike's finish. | | | | causes scratch will easily float away with enough |
| The secret of keeping your used motorcycle parts | | | | water used. |
| as good as new is to avoid scratches in your | | | | When washing your bikeĀ
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| motorcycle. Dirt and grime when rubbed in while | | | | Use lots of water, but without the high pressure. |
| washing or drying, act as sandpaper and will definitely | | | | Totally avoid using pressure washers. Instead let the |
| dull the brilliance of your bike's paint. | | | | water flow freely by detaching the nozzle from the |
| To avoid scratching your bike, first, you need to | | | | hose. |
| remember that anything that comes in contact with | | | | Along with the generous amount of water, use |
| your motorcycle's finish should be made of soft | | | | detergents designed specifically for motorcycle |
| material. Take care that no harsh or rough surfaces | | | | washing. Ordinary detergent tends to remove the |
| will be able to connect with any part of your | | | | wax that we want to try to keep. Simply mix the |
| motorcycle. Zippers are the worst offenders. | | | | detergent according to the directions and go for it. |
| Use only clean, freshly washed cotton cloths or | | | | Just make sure you rinse each section soon after |
| towels to dry your bike after washing. When you | | | | applying the detergent so that no soap film will |
| need to put on any application to make your bike | | | | develop. It is difficult to get rid of the soap film when |
| shine, again use the clean cotton cloths and towels. | | | | it dries up. |
| Rinse thoroughly the sponges or wash mitts, as well | | | | After washing, rinse, rinse, and rinse some more. |
| as the bucket, before and after washing your bike to | | | | Rinse everywhere. Every nook and cranny should be |
| remove any dirt or grime. | | | | rinsed of soap. |
| One of the best advice I got from a used | | | | Lastly, wash your motorcycle without bright sunlight. |
| motorcycle parts site was to separate my bike's | | | | Soap suds can easily dry from the heat. Ideal time of |
| areas into normal and rough areas when washing. I | | | | the day would be in the late afternoon or early |
| usually consider the painted surfaces as normal areas, | | | | morning when the sun is not so strong. |