How often Do you get your bike washed or wash it yourself? - xBhp.com : The Global Indian Biking Community

jd666 · 12-19-2009, 02:20 AM

Hi all,

i wanted to know whats the general opinion on washing bikes, and cleaning them.

generally i have seen people washing their bikes once a week, and then later complaining of issues with rusting or electrical problems.

IMO, bikes should be washed once a month or lesser even, and should generally be kept clean with a cloth and good storage ( keeping covered, or in a location where dust accumulation is lesser). This helps increase the life of the machine, avoids rusting, and lowers the onus on the owner to keep the bike clean.

What are your opinions/suggestions etc???

Should i add a poll to this???

Aryan · 12-19-2009, 09:56 AM

General Biking Discussion Approved.

I never wash my bike, always just wipe her and polish it once or twice a week. This, more than makes me satisfied with her "hygiene".

coolboy007 · 12-19-2009, 10:11 AM

Every sat/sun i wipe my bike clean with a wet cloth all over the paint and alloys and thats it.
Twice a month i give it a water wash with "Amway Car Wash" which produces fantastic results, after that use 3M liquid polish or Formula 1 carnauba wax to give a brilliant shine and protect paint finish.

The problem with bikes like 220 is that when you give it a nice good water wash, you have to lube the chain too

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Maintaining black color is tough too and requires regular cleaning, also i feel embarassed when my bike is full of dirt and am riding it (couldnt wipe clean).
The joy of riding a shiny black bike is more than hardwork required in bringing that shine.

KarthikK · 12-19-2009, 10:31 AM

I give a pressure wash whenever I see noticeable dirt (especially if I have ridden the previous day in rainy weather). Otherwise once a week pressure wash + polish. For daily rides, a wipe with a moist cloth is sufficient to take away the previous day's dust layer

I agree with coolboy.. The pleasure of riding a shiny black bike is worth every effort which goes to maintain it that way

jd666 · 12-19-2009, 10:50 AM

^^ no fear of rusting while washing bike weekly???

Anyone washing so frequently do u use a compressed air blast after that to remove the water from the nooks and crannies??

RanjithMN · 12-19-2009, 10:52 AM

every 2 weeks i wipe the bike with a wet cloth,and then dry it off with a dry cloth and then polish it!
and i oil certain metal parts/joints to avoid rusting!

Shashankre · 12-19-2009, 11:51 AM

Its been almost 1 month(750kms on odo) after getting my bike(p220-black) and iam yet to put a drop of water on it!!
I just clean it with a normal soft dry cloth.

Reason: Iam too lazy to clean my bike properly :P

moeed · 12-19-2009, 07:49 PM

I haven't washed my bike nor ever wiped it with a cloth since I bought it(about 1.5 year ago). My bike gets washed only at the service center at the time of servicing.

Puneet1 · 12-19-2009, 07:56 PM

i clean my bike's tank and panels etc twice a week with a wet cloth and every month i wash it completely .

@ moeed - never cleaned it

, i hate dirty bikes

KarthikK · 12-19-2009, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jd666

^^ no fear of rusting while washing bike weekly???

Anyone washing so frequently do u use a compressed air blast after that to remove the water from the nooks and crannies??

Yes I use the vaccuum cleaner in reverse (blow mode) to remove excess water.

12-19-2009, 02:20 AM	#1 (permalink)
jd666 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gurgaon/Faridabad Posts: 3,320	How often Do you get your bike washed or wash it yourself? Hi all, i wanted to know whats the general opinion on washing bikes, and cleaning them. generally i have seen people washing their bikes once a week, and then later complaining of issues with rusting or electrical problems. IMO, bikes should be washed once a month or lesser even, and should generally be kept clean with a cloth and good storage ( keeping covered, or in a location where dust accumulation is lesser). This helps increase the life of the machine, avoids rusting, and lowers the onus on the owner to keep the bike clean. What are your opinions/suggestions etc??? Should i add a poll to this??? __________________ The latest RXZ rebuild pics, updated July 2011 - http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/thumpers...tml#post669927 My offerings to the gods of speed - - Yamaha R15 - Yamaha RXZ 5 speed

12-19-2009, 09:56 AM	#2 (permalink)
Aryan Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New Delhi/ Shillong Posts: 18,275	General Biking Discussion Approved. I never wash my bike, always just wipe her and polish it once or twice a week. This, more than makes me satisfied with her "hygiene". __________________ ...in search of that perfect world - My Travel Blog :)

12-19-2009, 10:11 AM	#3 (permalink)
coolboy007 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 606	Every sat/sun i wipe my bike clean with a wet cloth all over the paint and alloys and thats it. Twice a month i give it a water wash with "Amway Car Wash" which produces fantastic results, after that use 3M liquid polish or Formula 1 carnauba wax to give a brilliant shine and protect paint finish. The problem with bikes like 220 is that when you give it a nice good water wash, you have to lube the chain too. Maintaining black color is tough too and requires regular cleaning, also i feel embarassed when my bike is full of dirt and am riding it (couldnt wipe clean). The joy of riding a shiny black bike is more than hardwork required in bringing that shine.

12-19-2009, 10:31 AM	#4 (permalink)
KarthikK Power Biker Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 52	I give a pressure wash whenever I see noticeable dirt (especially if I have ridden the previous day in rainy weather). Otherwise once a week pressure wash + polish. For daily rides, a wipe with a moist cloth is sufficient to take away the previous day's dust layer I agree with coolboy.. The pleasure of riding a shiny black bike is worth every effort which goes to maintain it that way __________________ There are two types of people in this world, people who ride motorcycles and people who wish they could ride motorcycles 2005-present - Hyundai Accent GLS 1.6 \| 2006-present - Maruti Swift ZXi \| 2002-2006 Maruti 800 DX (sold) 2009-present - Pulsar 220 DTS-i \| 2007-2009 Pulsar 200 DTS-i (sold) \| 2003-2007 Honda Dio (sold) \| 1997-present - Kinetic Honda ZX

12-19-2009, 10:50 AM	#5 (permalink)
jd666 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gurgaon/Faridabad Posts: 3,320	^^ no fear of rusting while washing bike weekly??? Anyone washing so frequently do u use a compressed air blast after that to remove the water from the nooks and crannies?? __________________ The latest RXZ rebuild pics, updated July 2011 - http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/thumpers...tml#post669927 My offerings to the gods of speed - - Yamaha R15 - Yamaha RXZ 5 speed

12-19-2009, 10:52 AM	#6 (permalink)
RanjithMN tuned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Cochin/Riyadh,KSA Posts: 2,845	every 2 weeks i wipe the bike with a wet cloth,and then dry it off with a dry cloth and then polish it! and i oil certain metal parts/joints to avoid rusting! __________________ Smoke rubber,not tobacco. -Life Through-the-Lens -For HELLA/VALEO [BMW/AUDI/FORD/LINCOLN/SKODA],P220,Aftermarket Projectors,pls contact me!

12-19-2009, 11:51 AM	#7 (permalink)
Shashankre Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 69	Its been almost 1 month(750kms on odo) after getting my bike(p220-black) and iam yet to put a drop of water on it!! I just clean it with a normal soft dry cloth. Reason: Iam too lazy to clean my bike properly :P

12-19-2009, 07:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
moeed The Addict! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hyderabad/On the highways Posts: 2,396	I haven't washed my bike nor ever wiped it with a cloth since I bought it(about 1.5 year ago). My bike gets washed only at the service center at the time of servicing.

12-19-2009, 07:56 PM	#9 (permalink)
Puneet1 Aut viam inveniam aut faciam Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 1,710	i clean my bike's tank and panels etc twice a week with a wet cloth and every month i wash it completely . @ moeed - never cleaned it , i hate dirty bikes __________________ Bi-xenon Projector Hid up for sale ! click

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