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[Rio]

im wondering to what extent do people go to when the do a complete detail, i remove bags, seat, side panels, floor boards, passender pegs, my wife says im crazy , how many other crazy people do that ? by the way it takes me about 3 hrs to wash, wax and polish everything and i do mean everything

I think your wife is being nice!  Dood, thats nuts, it's just gonna get dirty again?  Chit, that much effort would have me think twice about riding it and getting it dirty......new tag name  "Felix"

[Badger Mike]

There's a lot of people with a lot of time on their hands on this site.  I wish I had more time to just ride the damn bike!

[The Mysterious Q!]

It's therapeutic.

[Gank]

Turn on hose with turtle wax wash...wipe down with shammy...ride

10 -15 minutes tops to clean, 8-9 hours drive.  Repeat  - riding I find very relaxing and good for the soul, ..Make you OCD cleaners a deal.... I'll ride your bikes, you wash and wax mine.... we are both winners then

[spydglide]

I truly enjoy reading these detailing/cleaning threads each time they come around.  Reaffirms that I'm not alone in my obsession to enjoy riding a clean scooter.  And once they're really clean, seems that it's easier to keep 'em that way.  Bugs come off easier and problems seem to be spotted earlier while touching all the various parts of the scooter while washing/drying/polishing/etc.  I do remember that the choppers were a lot easier to clean than these dressers tho....just less of 'em, I guess.  And I have white walls on Ole Granny.  Needs constant attention 'cause nothing is worse than dirty Gangsta's.    har.  spyder

[Indenial]

After hunting season and Christmas, I put the bike in my cave and tear it apart. Fairing off, headlights out, windshield off, then I put it on the lift and start washing and cleaning. Dry and put 5 coats of Glasse paint sealer on it.Then 3 coats of carnuba wax. Also any more bling I've gotten. Takes a good 2 months, but it helps treat "cabin fever".

[roadking71865]

YOU GUYS ARE NUTS???  I do a good cleaning with wash & Glare products once a year.  Normally just after hunting season because I need something to do before shed hunting.  Through the year I take the saddle bags off to wash and touch up with Glare products.  Normally takes 25-30 mins.  I've never taken the seat & side covers off because of the electronics.  Do you really spray water in those area's?

[kerb]

My other bikes were lucky to get a wash once a year, and I didn't think twice about riding in just about any kind of weather (except ice).
In fact, my bikes were my main mode of transportation for a good year and a half.

Since buying the CVO I find myself worrying about keeping the bike clean, not wanting to ride in the rain, and other stuff like that.
It's just fundamentally wrong, what the heck has happened to me?  I have a microfiber cloth and some detailing spray in the bags right now.  It just ain't natural.

[spydglide]

My other bikes were lucky to get a wash once a year, and I didn't think twice about riding in just about any kind of weather (except ice).
In fact, my bikes were my main mode of transportation for a good year and a half.

Since buying the CVO I find myself worrying about keeping the bike clean, not wanting to ride in the rain, and other stuff like that.
It's just fundamentally wrong, what the heck has happened to me?  I have a microfiber cloth and some detailing spray in the bags right now.  It just ain't natural.

Might not be natural, but it happens to the best of us.  All part of it.  har.  spyder

[HogBreath]

Take it to the carwash and hose her down.

[The Mysterious Q!]

I carry a mini California duster in my bag.

[kerb]

I carry a mini California duster in my bag.

This thing? 

[Midnight Rider]

I carry a mini California duster in my bag.

I had one of those...loved it.  Wore it out and now can't find the damn things anywhere...

[hogasm]

I had one of those...loved it.  Wore it out and now can't find the damn things anywhere...

The duster or the Blonde

[SEDEUCE069]

I use tooth brush with cleaner/polish  for wheels, brake rotor; where it doesn't contact brake pads, each fin on the jugs, the underneath heck everything on the bike gets that treatment!! it only happens once and a while tho like every month or so not counting the almost weekly quick washes, and the the spotty job the shop does for the prepaid maintenance IF THEY DECIDE TO SEND ALL THE PARTS BACK WITH IT!!   ugh should of just bought all the tools and manuals!!! O and for me there is no "OFF SEASON" Just off days for the bike and well mentally for me i guess