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After the Ryde.......
Besides putting your feet up and smoking a huge cigar , what's your routine after your ryde? I mean in terms of doing a quick cleaning of your Spyder. What do you use onn your windshield, Tupperware etc to keep it looking good and ready for the next ryde?
I'm lazy, so I'd like to establish as simple a routine as possible.
Thanks.
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Personnally, I use the VULCANET Cleaning cloth
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shut off, walk away, and clean like a madman the next morning
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and some little stuff. setback utopia backrest, baja ron
sway bar, oem adj. air deflectors, marlin gps compass,
lamonster fbb foot pegs[modified brackets], lamonts
vibration damper, rock guard, and side case stiffener kit,
. brp comfort seat. , fomozas and
altimax, magic mirror mts, and wide mirrors.
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every sunday morning weather permiting,I ride to the car wash,finish with the spot free rinse.I have never used a sponge or towel on my bike.2 years and 33,000 miles,this is how i do it.
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I just walk away, and start figuring out where the next ride is going to take me.
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Originally Posted by willey
every sunday morning weather permiting,I ride to the car wash,finish with the spot free rinse.I have never used a sponge or towel on my bike.2 years and 33,000 miles,this is how i do it.
Do you wear scuba gear when you're riding through the wash?
2014 RTL Platinum
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car wash
Does anyone else use a car wash? I was told to wash the Spyder by hand when I bought it. I've been using Hondabrite and rinsing then blowing all the water out with a compressor. Spraying it down at a car wash would be a lot easier on the knees.
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After most rydes I hit it with Lamontser's black diamond detailer, quick and easy. Id rather get the bad spots before they settle in. As for the shield (F4), Windex and paper towels.
Ready for the next ryde.
2014 RT Limted, platinum, with matching 622 trailer.
Ultimate tall boy seat w/adjustable back rest, Corbin armrests, Spyderpops bumpskid & missing belt guard, BRP side air vents, Lamonster lidlox, cargo nets, Stebel air horn, Wrap my spyder accents......and more
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Originally Posted by Bob Denman
I just walk away, and start figuring out where the next ride is going to take me.
A BIG +1!
Artillery lends dignity to what would
otherwise be a vulgar brawl.
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I walk away as well. Sometime during the week I soak a lot of towels in hot water and drape them all over the machine. They sit on the motorcycle for several minutes. I then wipe down one section at a time and dry it with a microfiber towel. After that I hit it with Lamonster's Black Diamond detailer and and Black Trim Renew.
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Originally Posted by newbert
Besides putting your feet up and smoking a huge cigar , what's your routine after your ryde? I mean in terms of doing a quick cleaning of your Spyder. What do you use onn your windshield, Tupperware etc to keep it looking good and ready for the next ryde?
I'm lazy, so I'd like to establish as simple a routine as possible.
Thanks.
I never ever use water. I use pledge only to clean. Takes off the dead bugs and leaves a nice shine. Third bike that I use this procedure on. And, you can take the can of pledge with a soft cloth with you in the saddle bag on trips.
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Hi Bob,
Re: I just walk away, and start figuring out where the next ride is going to take me.
Someone please note the day & time; once again Bob Denman & I agree.
I have no problem with those who want to keep their Spyders nice & shiny, etc. I prefer to just clean it when I think it needs it & ride it until that time happens.
My frunk has some scratches on it, one side panel has a small grind mark ( my bad on doing that to it ), and one fender has a paint scuff ( once again, my bad ). I'm just fine with how it looks.
YMMV,
Jerry Baumchen
'I'll never forget what's her name.'
'Things are more like they are now than they ever have been before.' Dwight Eisenhower
2008 GS SE-5
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Let's see....
Being that I have the 998 I put away the ryding gear check the oil and add if needed and head on in. Been using the 303 recommenced by Jerbear and clean up is a snap but do it the next day. Grab a cold one sit on the deck and watch the sun set to some great tunes.....🍺🎶 my rydes are not planned just get fueled up and go....
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Mt. Helix, California
2012 RS sm5
2012 RS sm5 , 998cc V-Twin 106hp DIY brake and park brake Classic Black
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Originally Posted by JerryB
Hi Bob,
Re: I just walk away, and start figuring out where the next ride is going to take me.
Someone please note the day & time; once again Bob Denman & I agree.
I have no problem with those who want to keep their Spyders nice & shiny, etc. I prefer to just clean it when I think it needs it & ride it until that time happens.
My frunk has some scratches on it, one side panel has a small grind mark ( my bad on doing that to it ), and one fender has a paint scuff ( once again, my bad ). I'm just fine with how it looks.
YMMV,
Jerry Baumchen
The 2014 has been washed once since March. The 2011 still needs a wash. We do hit the windshields for bug cleaning though. A dryer sheet and water is our mix.
Long live the Alaska grunge look.
Currently Owned: 2019 F3 Limited, 2020 F3 Limited: SOLD BOTH LIMITEDS in October of 2023.
Previously : 2008 GS-SM5 (silver), 2009 RS-SE5 (red), 2010 RT-S Premier Editon #474 (black) 2011 RT A&C SE5 (magnesium) 2014 RTS-SE6 (yellow)
MY FINAL TALLY: 7 Spyders, 15 years, 205,500 miles
IT HAS BEEN A LONG, WONDERFUL, AND FUN RIDE.
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If you ride in pouring down rain, water washing isn't going to hurt your Spyder -- aggressive pressure washing excepted -- and common sense around the gauges/controls/switches assumed.
Artillery lends dignity to what would
otherwise be a vulgar brawl.
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