Cleaning tips/help for this Newbie

[DakotaRae]

I'm a newbie to the Spyder world having just purchased a 2014 RT-S SE6. I'm inquiring as to what i should use or what works best to clean the bike?? Also can and/or should i use RainX for Plastic on the windshield to help with water droplets since i encountered rain on the ride home from the dealership...

I would really appreciate any and all advice on this.

Thanks in advance........

[Pampurrs]

I'm a newbie to the Spyder world having just purchased a 2014 RT-S SE6. I'm inquiring as to what i should use or what works best to clean the bike?? Also can and/or should i use RainX for Plastic on the windshield to help with water droplets since i encountered rain on the ride home from the dealership...

I would really appreciate any and all advice on this.

Thanks in advance........

The same stuff that you used on your motorcycle works on the Spyder. I have always used Original Bike Spirits on my bikes, and now on my . You can buy it in just about any motorcycle shop.

http://www.originalbikespirits.com/

Pam

[Bob Denman]

The BEST way to clean a Spyder?

Give the Bucket to a favorite small relative: the one who is hoping for a ride!

[Pampurrs]

The BEST way to clean a Spyder?

Give the Bucket to a favorite small relative: the one who is hoping for a ride!

Hmmmmm, you may be on to something there, Bob.

[Bob Denman]

The sign of a REAL executive in action?

The ability to delegate...

[Chupaca]

there are many out there...I am lazy so I use the ones with the least effort involved...here is my list
Black Diamond....Shopspyderlovers.com from Lamont. Very good
Plexus....bike shop
Protect all....like plexus but cheaper
Pledge...my always handy find it anywhere stand by...

[DakotaRae]

The BEST way to clean a Spyder?

Give the Bucket to a favorite small relative: the one who is hoping for a ride!

I sure have several of those.

[ARtraveler]

To keep the with the newly detailed look...after each ride, we take a spray bottle containing one dryer sheet and water. We hit the obvious stuff (bugs, road grime, etc.). The stuff really does work, it melts the bugs, takes off the surface dirt and leaves your looking freshly waxed. An extra bonus--it even makes it smell good.

I have actually bucket washed my 's once each so far this season (beginning Mar 17th). It has been touch up ever since.

[DakotaRae]

To keep the with the newly detailed look...after each ride, we take a spray bottle containing one dryer sheet and water. We hit the obvious stuff (bugs, road grime, etc.). The stuff really does work, it melts the bugs, takes off the surface dirt and leaves your looking freshly waxed. An extra bonus--it even makes it smell good.

I have actually bucket washed my 's once each so far this season (beginning Mar 17th). It has been touch up ever since.

So you do not have to rinse the bike once you spray it with the dryer sheet/water solution??

[ARtraveler]

So you do not have to rinse the bike once you spray it with the dryer sheet/water solution??

Sorry...I left that part out. Darn cats bothering me and sitting on the desk.

We have a damp chamois to clean up the splotches and dry/polish the finish. Spray/wipe/polish is the regimen.

[beast68]

plexus then rain-x plastic. Most pf the time any instant detailer spray. Really dirty full wash.

[OlJim]

For a quick wipe down and to remove bug juice, mix 50% hydrogen peroxide and 50% water is a spray bottle. Spray on, let set for a minute or two and wipe bugs away. I use it to clean all my vehicle.

[Mazo EMS2]

Might sound weird, but Lemon Pledge works great to get 'er shining again.

[ulflyer]

Mine has been washed once this year; other times I used Ice spray wax or Eagle One Wet and Wash spray ( my favorite, and smells good). Both can be used on black plastic and windshield without causing spots or whiting. Walmart and auto stores has it.

There are other detailers but read carefully to see if it can be used on windshield and black plastic.....lots of them can not.

I've always read that Rain-X cannot be used on plexiglass. Not sure about our windshields so I do not use it. There is another product that works to really shed water, made by Lucus. Forget what its called but its a spray. Can be used all over the bike including W/S.... Smells good too.

[Sccar]

Honda polish.....cheap
plexus on the headlight, gauge/cluster and mirror. Too expensive for use on the entire spyder

[bmccaffrey]

Mine has been washed once this year; other times I used Ice spray wax or Eagle One Wet and Wash spray ( my favorite, and smells good). Both can be used on black plastic and windshield without causing spots or whiting. Walmart and auto stores has it.

There are other detailers but read carefully to see if it can be used on windshield and black plastic.....lots of them can not.

I've always read that Rain-X cannot be used on plexiglass. Not sure about our windshields so I do not use it. There is another product that works to really shed water, made by Lucus. Forget what its called but its a spray. Can be used all over the bike including W/S.... Smells good too.

Slick mist by lucas.
All i use besides water

[cohoff]

I also use Lucas Slick Mist. Works great all over the spyder and windshield.

[Mtdew57]

I use the Pledge for bugs and just a damp cloth to wipe off the rest. Mine has not really been dirty yet.......

[900Dave]

I use the normal wash N wax stuff and and water same as I use on my cars to get the road grit off. After that I sometimes follow up with Lucas Slick Mist. I also use FW1 Wash & Wax, I use this on our shields on our helmets as well as my windshield and head lights. It also is excelllent for getting bugs and tar off. It is really good at tar as I just hit a freshly oil & chipped road on Tuesday and I had tar spots everywhere and anyplace you could find to stick small stones it was packed full of them.

[Bob Denman]

Might sound weird, but Lemon Pledge works great to get 'er shining again.

I've also used that with good results!
You've got to be pretty thorough with the wipe-down, or you'll get some streaking...

[Deer Slayer]

Get a 120 volt leaf blower to remove the water after a wash job. Mine $37 @ Lowes.

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

I'm a newbie to the Spyder world having just purchased a 2014 RT-S SE6. I'm inquiring as to what i should use or what works best to clean the bike?? Also can and/or should i use RainX for Plastic on the windshield to help with water droplets since i encountered rain on the ride home from the dealership...

I would really appreciate any and all advice on this.

Thanks in advance........

.......This is a NEW formulation and is Excellent for ALL types of plastic .....and it's long lasting.......Mike ....... As far as getting.... " A FAVORITE SMALL RELATIVE " to wash / clean your Spyder ......Welllllllllllllllll....after they drop the rag - sponge - etc. how likely are they to rinse it to get to the rocks / debris etc. off it....... .........Mike

[jcthorne]

I'll post another vote for Lamont's Black Dymond bike detail spray. I just works very well. Takes bugs right off.

I still prefer Plexus on the windshield only because it leaves a streak free shine easier.

I tried Pledge once and gave it back to the wife. Smeary on body, awful on windshield and did nothing to help removal of bugs.

[wyliec]

DakotaRae,

Although this may not be considered cleaning, eventually you may end up with fine scratches on the windshield, or maybe your helmet visor. I was going to replace my Chad windshield after 6 years because of all the fine scratches; but, my dealer/owner said try Novus 2, and it worked. The windscreen looks almost new.

[DakotaRae]

Thanks everyone...

I now have several options to try.

I'm sure i will my questions as time goes on, since i am still learning.