Washing spyder without a water hose.

[bone crusher]

I never spray it down or use water...just don't see the need...sure, I've been in several rain storms, but I don't see a need for washing the bike...

I use Bodine's Waxing Frenzy products...they rock and will protect your paint better than any other product...okay, don't believe me? Read about the carnuba quality they use compared to other products. Also, the quick spray detailer does a good job of cleaning and coating...

I haven't really had an issue with lots of debris or dirt coating my bike as it is garage kept...if it gets dirty while I'm riding, the spray detailer works fine...never scratches the plastic either...

[SpyderDuck]

Great tip. I didn't know that.

Yeah, you do have to rinse it off, but it's cheap and convenient. I've used all sorts of bug removal products on my vehicles, and the fabric softener sheet beats them all. Of course, I've yet to use a quick detailer product, so I don't know if they are better.

[bone crusher]

Yeah, you do have to rinse it off, but it's cheap and convenient. I've used all sorts of bug removal products on my vehicles, and the fabric softener sheet beats them all. Of course, I've yet to use a quick detailer product, so I don't know if they are better.

I know that dryer sheets help ward off bugs when you golf, too...never tried them on a bike though...

[Questions]

i have a water hose but i prefer to use a glass cleaner, then follow up with a good sprey detailer.

[ThreeWheels]

1. Take it to a manual car wash. Exercise caution with the high pressure stream.
2. 'Honda' polish
3. Lemon Pledge. Hand pump please, save the ozone layer
4. Mothers/MaGuires spray n wipe cleaner
5. Just ride it. If God thinks it needs washing, it'll rain on you.

Honda sparay polish. It cleans and leaves a residue that looks shiny and helps keep the next layer of dirt from sticking.
It really doesn't take much to clean the whole Spyder.
Just don't use this stuff on the seat.

[teacherbob]

This is a new product from the company that makes "Original Shine". Just spray on, let sit a few minutes and wash off. It works great.

http://www.powersports4less.com/deta...ODUCT_ID=Cycle Brite

Use the Original Shine to detail afterwards or in between washes.

http://www.powersports4less.com/deta...T_ID=TR-530396

[teacherbob]

This is a new product from the company that makes "Original Shine". Just spray on, let sit a few minutes and wash off. It works great.

http://www.powersports4less.com/deta...ODUCT_ID=Cycle Brite

Use the Original Shine to detail afterwards or in between washes.

http://www.powersports4less.com/deta...T_ID=TR-530396

Sorry! The link didn't come through. It's called "Cycle Brite"

[Badasz]

I sometimes used a flower watering pot for my it was easy to control where the water went and I didnt waste as much as when I used a garden hose

[NancysToy]

I sometimes used a flower watering pot for my it was easy to control where the water went and I didnt waste as much as when I used a garden hose

I'm gonna hafta remember that one.

[LittleJohn]

I sometimes used a flower watering pot for my it was easy to control where the water went and I didnt waste as much as when I used a garden hose

If I add Miracle Gro, will my RS grow a trunk and become an RT ???? LOL

[wyliec]

Sorry! The link didn't come through. It's called "Cycle Brite"

http://www.powersports4less.com/deta...=Cycle%20Brite

I'll try the cycle brite and the flower watering pot, minus the miracle gro.

[Dub-D]

I'm a Honda Spray guy myself...I've never used water to clean it...quick spray and wipe then off I go!

[boborgera]

I currently live in a town house and I don't have access to a water hose to wash my spyder. Do you guys suggest alternatives to washing the spyder? Like using a bucket filled with water? Or perhaps not having to wash the spyder at all and use some kind of cleaner product with lots of microfiber towels? Thanks guys!

If your weather is any thing like it is out here, [Jersey] Just leave it outside for a few minutes' Been raining for a week now, with a few more days to go.

[teacherbob]

I'm a Honda Spray guy myself...I've never used water to clean it...quick spray and wipe then off I go!

Original Shine is the product that was formerly labeled as Honda Shine. Same stuff, they just dropped the Honda name on it.
Everyone that has used this product swears by it.

[gsfspyder]

I agree with Murlaw's approach, but he makes it too complicated. I use 303 Protectant on everything regulalrly and use it as a detailer and it works like a champ. It's great on the plastic body, anything rubber, and protects all materials from UV deterioration. Regular use of 303 also cuts down on the amount of dust that sticks to the body. Then, every morning I give the Spyder a quick going over with a California Duster and that's it. No wash or wax or anything else.

[dave01]

I have found that this works best for me. Its free, all natural and always open.

[jvirga]

My RT has never and will never see a hose. I use a bucket of clean water and good rags to thoroughly clean my baby. I use clean towels (I have a good supply of old bath towels.) to dry and wipe all the surfaces except the clear plastics. As needed I wax the painted/pigmented surfaces with Carnuba paste wax. I use computer screen cleaner on the windshield and the clear plastic wiping with a micro fiber cloth. Of course leather cleaner conditioner on the seat and Mequiar's Ultimate Protection for the hard black surfaces. For the harder to remove road grime and bug spots I rub them off with Nu Finish Scratch Doctor. This all sound like allot of work but it actually takes less than one hour and the results are fabulous. Like others have said here I dust by ryde between cleanings.

[hevnbound]

Captain Richards Best (aka The BOM) ..... check it out. This stuff is the best I've ever used. http://www.captainrichardsbest.com/welcome.htm

You can use it on all parts and it leaves a great shine.

[wyliec]

My RT has never and will never see a hose.

Can I ask why you would never use a hose? Is it just a saving water thing?

It took about an hour the other day to clean the rear wheel. I don't think I could have done it without a hose. I used Armor All Wheel Protectant once it was cleaned. Next time the rear wheel should be much easier to clean.

[RodO]

Once it's cooled off, I use a hand sprayer with Windex-like cleaner for the whole bike. Works well on everything in my experience.

YMMV.

[jvirga]

Can I ask why you would never use a hose? Is it just a saving water thing?

It took about an hour the other day to clean the rear wheel. I don't think I could have done it without a hose. I used Armor All Wheel Protectant once it was cleaned. Next time the rear wheel should be much easier to clean.

Water and electronics don't like each other. I know that Can Am sealed everything well but I don't want to take any chance of spray from the hose getting into areas I can't dry and that it shouldn't. Also, I clean my ryde in my garage.

[RGVSpyderGirl]

I use UltraLuster waterless wash, polish, and protective glaze. Works great.

[SpydherLuv]

I sometimes use EzWax http://greenautoproducts.com/ when I need to do a quick wash, BUT I do have to be careful not to get any overspray on the black plastic. I prefer to water wash my Spyder since it's difficult to get into the tight areas with the EzWax. I have noticed that my Spyder really shines when I wash her now.

[lonnibdd]

each to there own but some say there bike will never see a hose and i would have to say I have been caught in some very bad down pours on the interstate and if that isnt like getting hit by a pressure washer i dont know what is im just sayin

[BioSab]

Lemon pledge and a microfiber cloth. I have also used the cleaner made for LCD TV screens. Pledge is alot cheaper!