How to clean a motorcycle

How to clean a motorcycle : By popular demand here's how I go about cleaning my motorbikes. I'm not saying it's the best way to clean your bikes, but it's the method I use - I hope it's of interest! Credit: Thanks to Birotar UK for the snofoam still!

Links to the products I use:-

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I use the following equipment to record and edit my VLOGs:-

My current motorcyles are:-
Honda CRF250L
Triumph Street Triple R
BMW R1200GS
Ducati 899 Panigale

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[wolvraisyntares]

I actually snorted when you said, "We all like to ride something that looks attractive." Well done hahahaha

[Petermabbutt]

Funny how his first part (muck off, wipe and rinse) is my whole cleaning routine.

[lxkeyby]

This man is literally the most down to earth gentleman I've come across, cheers for all the advice mate!

[petecurran]

Excellent work, Chief, very thorough and of course all your machines are a credit to your cleaning regime! 👍🏻

[oleran]

I've come back to this one in 2021 and am impressed at your current (2021) maturity as a presenter. In 2021 your "pace" seems more effective in that the presentation in both speech and scene cuts has much better flow. You've become more apparently fit (all those salads I suppose) and your movements lend themselves to vlogging. Well done! And, of course, great advice on bike cleaning!

[MotoGoYo]

There's definitely a job waiting for you on QVC :-). I can just imagine you presenting those miracle cleaning products and speaking to June from Basildon. "Hello June. Tell us why you love today's special value - the GrungnBlast?" "Oh, well I use it everywhere. It gets into all the nooks and crannies you know. I don't know how I ever lived without it." :-))

[ZachLomas]

Thank you for the how-to. I've always been reluctant to clean bikes for fear of not properly doing it. The dryer tip was brilliant. I used my shop vac with the hose on the blower end. Worked like a charm! Cheers.

[seanthompson]

Brilliant video, very informative as a new biker it is great to see how others clean their bikes and protect against the elements especially at winter time.. Keep up the series of garage vids!!!!

[MrEyeget]

I use the pet dryer option on my bike! It has an on/off gentle heater and adjustable speed dial. Cheaper than a "motorcycle dryers" online.

[daveh]

We all like to ride something that looks attractive. Personally after a few pints I'm not overly fussed. You did well keeping a straight face after that statement. 😂

[DVDsNFC]

A man after my own heart, some say OCD. I say respect for your purchases great video

[colpol]

Catching up on some of your presentation through the lockdown. Keeping me sane 😀

[jollytall]

Thanks for this video, which I watched a while ago. I haven't invested in a dryer like yours because I usually go for a "spin dry", but recently it's been a bit damp and mucky so I have taken to drying my bikes off with my leaf blower. I was surprised how much water came running out of the nooks and crannies! Thanks again for suggesting the blow dry technique.

[KarlChoons]

I don't even have a bike, but I still watch all your videos. One day this will be useful I'm sure ! Either way, great video's and great channel. Cheers!

[bootz]

Bloody excellent!!! There are so many differing views on washing bikes but your vid offers solid logical practical tips. Thank you ever so much. And I love the way you sign off your videos. Cheerio. 😁👍👍

[glopz]

here in the US I use the good old leaf blower VS the little vacuum
Just a note
Thanks good video many gents fear getting the beast wet ! a good cleaning is the best .

[echanos]

One piece of advice I would add is to always use light pressure (if any pressure at all) while washing with the wash mitt and during drying with a towel. This helps keeps swirl marks to a minimum.

I also use an electric leaf blower for drying and it's a great time saver. Does a fine job of getting water out from between cooling fins, radiators and hard to reach places.

[stuartfillingham]

can I ask where you got the information that muc off cleaner contains salt? I use it a lot and wasn't aware of this. ive done some research and I cant find any information on it containing salt. I did email muc off to ask them but they never replied.

[johannesgobel]

Earned yourself a subscriber!
Good videos and informative channel!
Also nice collection of bikes, picking just the best for touring, sports, street, cross :)
I like it!

[justashortride]

When snow foaming, the IK foam pro 2 is a very good device for motorbikes, as it removes the need for a pressure washer, and the additional risks that brings of course. We have been using this along with the Alpha Bikes Sub zero snow foam, and works fantastically.