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[Puma]

maybe, some leather cleaner/protectant applied after the washing.

I also use McGuires (spelling?) leather cleaner/conditioner on all my leather. Not slippery at all. Don't use a lot of it. The bags and tank strip on my Heritage looked great when I traded the bike. Had it for five years. I use it on vinyl, too. The seats in my GTI have a much softer leather than my bike and it's safe on that, too.

[Camojeeper]

I'm a Lexol guy.  Lexol cleaner then conditioner.
Then if I really want it sealed up I use the H-D leather paste

[Lone Rider]

http://www.kingoffleece.com/product-reviews.html

[CVODON]

Why would you ever wash a bike with the seat on it? 1 screw, or thumbscrew, and it is off. Seems everyone for some reason removes the grab strap anyway, So take thumbscrew out and seat lifts off, and a lot of dirt accumilates under it anyway. I wash mine at least weekly, and remove the seat, cover air filter, computer and radio with press-n-seal and wash away.

[Camojeeper]

For us bagger guys; especially ultra guys it's a pain in the rear to remove the seat

[kiro]

Seems everyone for some reason removes the grab strap anyway

On my other bikes I removed the seat strap but found it useful on my CUSE8. When I'm carrying my camera gear it serves as a tie-down point to pull the backpack, bag or tripod down so it doesn't bounce. As Camojeeper pointed out, taking the seat off isn't so simple - mine generally stays on when cleaning.

[JCZ]

Why would you ever wash a bike with the seat on it? 1 screw, or thumbscrew, and it is off. Seems everyone for some reason removes the grab strap anyway, So take thumbscrew out and seat lifts off, and a lot of dirt accumilates under it anyway. I wash mine at least weekly, and remove the seat, cover air filter, computer and radio with press-n-seal and wash away.

This has been pretty much my style for a lot of years.  I was very surprised that it's a 2012 and the first time it's been washed.  Makes me wonder what the clear coat looks like. 

Lots and lots of water to carry away all the dust, dirt and other solid particles before a rag or sponge even touches it.

Kiro....have you considered installing a passenger grab bar under the backseat?  Much more secure tie down points.

[michaelokielee@yahoo.com]

I have always taken mine to the car wash and blast the hell out of it, it still looks brand new!!!

[smkymtnboy]

I have always taken mine to the car wash and blast the hell out of it, it still looks brand new!!!

be careful with those commercial carwashes!! not saying its not working for you or your doing anything wrong. just be carefeul

[kiro]

Kiro....have you considered installing a passenger grab bar under the backseat?  Much more secure tie down points.

Not really JC - I don't use it as a primary tie down point, just to pull the gear down on the seat with light tension so it can't bounce up.

[charles05663]

This has been pretty much my style for a lot of years.  I was very surprised that it's a 2012 and the first time it's been washed.  Makes me wonder what the clear coat looks like. 

Lots and lots of water to carry away all the dust, dirt and other solid particles before a rag or sponge even touches it.

Kiro....have you considered installing a passenger grab bar under the backseat?  Much more secure tie down points.

Wow, maybe that is why I have scratches. I use two buckets but never thought that was the reason. I thought I was giving it a good hosing.