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[genecvo]

Everybody likes our bikes - were obligated to keep em clean for our fans

[103_RK]

No for me.  I am embarrassed at how dirty my bike is when you get up close.  I wash it good a couple of times per season.  The rest of the time, I just spot clean with the Harley spray cleaner.  If I have to do all of that polishing & cleaning like I see some bikers do, I'd have to sell it.  I am way to lazy to clean after every ride.  My bike is kept in a garage, which helps it a little.  If you ride relatively often, I don't see how one can spend the time to clean that often.

[sawyerghost]

The answer is No,
 However before putting away in the Garage, I usually let everything cool down, then take a Microfiber wash cloth without detergent, and use hot water to get bugs etc off of any front area of the bike.
Then use a microfiber drying cloth and I'm done till the next ride.
(Takes about 5-10 minutes)
Since I am usually in a hurry before a ride, it is nice to pull out of garage ready to ride.
For sure a good wash and detail if on a long trip, or driving through any weather, pull everyting off and put on jack.

[rasmusmi]

Yes, and often DURING the ride, although the older I get the tougher it is to reach back and detail the rear fender and saddlebags while doing 70 mph......

[DW6019]

THOURGHLY wash mine at least once a week, more if it gets dirty. Remove seat, bags, cover air compressor & xm with cellophane. Wash tires/wheels using Mothers AtoZ tire/wheel cleaner, do Brakes (calipers/rotors etc) with Meguairs All Wheel Cleaner, inside fenders with dogbone sponge then  change buckets and do engine with reg car wash soap, cold water, use feathered brush to get in around bolts/screws etc then mit for all other engine surfaces, change buckets and was all painted surfaces with micro fiber mit. Blow with Hot Rod Dryer (20 foot hose/filtered inlet) then dry with Big Blue III drying towel, starting at windshield and working down. 1.5 - 2 hours later done. Bike has 25K and is cleaner than new. Take equal care of personel cars. Something I enjoy. Helps them bring prem bucks when sold as well. Personel pride, Never "wipe down" as others above state, don't understand use of GLARE products (to much residue), just didn't like the stuff, we all have different preferences. Use Mothers Waxes/Cleaners and like them, they also support Hot Rodding in general, and I try to support those that support stuff I enjoy.

[SERK3]

I wash mine couple times a month unless i get caught in the rain, Wax it 2 or 3 times a year, usually before and after trip to the beach, other than that use a quick detailer every time i ride, and most of my riding is on the weekends.

[Spike]

I try to wash mine at least once a week but like SERK3, my ridings done on the weekends. What ticks me off is fingerprints so I do try to wipe those off. If I ever catch the guy leaving them, I'll kill him.

[07street]

yeap   
always start the ride on a clean bike

[Lzyboy]

Living the Apartment life, it is hard to wash the bike, especially the hours I work. However, I cln has much as I can best I can. Dont want dirt, bug, calcium build up. Using the jacket stand helps alot with washing and clning.

[VI48]

I work at an auto dealership so I park in the detail bay at least once a week and give her a complete wash and shine. If I ride a lot durng the week I will do a quick soak and wipe down. A white bike attracts a lot of lookers.

[Bankrupt]

After a nice night ride I hose her off and use air to blow dry. Let it cool down and then the next day it's POLISHING time. If it's not clean I won't ride/drive it! I don't know how many times I've borrowed someones car/truck and it's filthy,so I give it a once over before I use it. Just don't like to be riding/driving something that's dirty. Maybe that's why they tell me I can borrow it? Love to clean !!! Don't have to tell me I know I'm weird!

[DCFIREMANN]

Does everyone clean/Detail their bike after every ride  

Hell I have not washed mine all year!!!!! The only time Ole Punkin gets washed is when it rains!!!!!

I might of washed her but Axil is always in a hurry to go drinking oh I mean riding!!!!!

Be Safe

THE DAWG

[jgierlach]

 ::)I do my wife thinks I'm nuts but getting off the bugs and break dust off the rims saves allot of time and money down the road, break dust can eat a rim if let go, so cleaning is good.

[Hoist!]

I'm with Mike! It usually gets cleaned when it rains (with a rare occasional tweener cleaner)! Except when Chip details it in MV!!!

Hoist!

[jgierlach]

 Its not anal washing it after a ride saves you time when you go on the next one.Clean is Good.