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Keeping your Spyder Clean

westgl

Orbital Blue RT-SE5
I don't know if this has already been posted, or is common knowledge, But, I hope this helps someone.

As you ride, through water, dirt and grim get on your Spyder.

I was riding my Goldwing and rode through a butterfly migration, Looked like ketchup, & Mustard all over the front of the bike.

All That dried as I rode and was hard to get off at the end of a days ride.

A old Goldwing trick to keep your Spyder clean. Actually this is a trick that Truckers used to use.

NOTE: I have not used it on the seat.

Dried bugs, road grim can sometimes be hard to remove, especially while you are on the road, and away from home.

I use a can of Lemon Pledge, and a microfiber cloth (get them at wally world) this cleans the whole bike including the windshield, painted surfaces, plastic.

1. Spray Lemon pledge on the rag, (Not directly on the surface).

2. Wipe on the Lemon Pledge with a Microfiber rag.

3. Wipe off with a clean Microfiber rag.

(Microfiber will/may not scratch) Make sure it is a Microfiber cloth.

This takes the hard to clean dried on bugs off the Windshield/Paint/Plastic/Helmets really good and keeps your windshield very clear/clean.

It is easier than washing with soap and water(soap & water removes some wax ever time it is done)

I used it on mine already. Works Great, smells good

I put a small can of Lemon Pledge in the bike with a Microfiber rag. That way the bike stays clean even on the road. (Like a trip to Daytona)

A can should last for quite a few whole bike cleanings.

Lemon pledge seems to wash and wax at the same time.

Disclaimer, Do this at your own risk, Don't blame me if your paint peals, your engine falls out, or your windshield melts, rear tire falls off, Passenger ejects, or anything else that might occur.

Westgl
 
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Interesting post and comments/suggestions.

Do you have any suggestions for those of us tho ride through winter months and expose their vehicles (Spyers) to road salt and such?

Any comments on what is so different from riding a Spyder or truck or car in the winter under the same conditions. Generally most people do not undercoat their cars/trucks on a regular basis, or wash them regularly in the winter months. Why should Spyders be any different?

Thanks again for your suggestions on washing.

This thread may also be of use:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10404&highlight=clean


Cheers and Ryde Safe.
 
Old trick for bugs on a bike windshield is to lay a wet towel on the windshield for an hour or so first. Softens the bugs so the can be removed without scratching.
 
When I'm on the road I take a towel and soak it in hot water and then wipe it down. Breaks up all the bugs and road grime and then I just stick it back in my room. :doorag:
 
When I'm on the road I take a towel and soak it in hot water and then wipe it down. Breaks up all the bugs and road grime and then I just stick it back in my room. :doorag:

:thumbup: That is why you should always ask for extra towels when checking into the hotel.

I also use a spray called Original Bike Spirits. I believe it used to be called Honda Wipedown. I wash it every once in a while with Suzuki Motorcycle Wash, and use Eagle One Nano Wax to coat everything after that.
 
These are all good ideas. I use windex w/ microfiber cloth on the windshield and armor all cleaner on the everything but the painted black plastic. For that I use some type of pink wax cleaner that my buddy gave me. works great but I don't know the brand name.
 
What I do is ride between them, seems to work for me just kidding. What I have use is a warm rag to get it soft and have used on my cars bug&tar remover as well if the warm rag does not work but then I have to put a coat of wax after.
 
Pledge

We have been using Pledge for years since a boat dealer told me about it years ago because it will not scratch the gelcoat on a boat which causes white haze wax causes, works great on bikes easy to use , cost effective compared to products supposed to be for motorcycles about half, we buy by case at dollar store,
 
Has anyone actually used the BRP cleaning/detailing kit?

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Wondering what the results are - I have a kit the dealer gave me, but not used it yet.
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The only thing I don't like about Lemon Pledge is that it attracts bees.

I hate bees. HATE them!!
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Especially the yellow and black ones?
 
Has anyone actually used the BRP cleaning/detailing kit?

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Wondering what the results are - I have a kit the dealer gave me, but not used it yet.
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I was told by someone that has used these products that they are very good . I told them about lemon pledge today, and they said they had heard it works good too, but suggested I use Plexiglas on the windshield and my helmet face mask. Just so happens I have it already :thumbup:

Dang my :spyder2: smells like a nice piece of furniture now :D
 
These are all good ideas. I use windex w/ microfiber cloth on the windshield and armor all cleaner on the everything but the painted black plastic. For that I use some type of pink wax cleaner that my buddy gave me. works great but I don't know the brand name.
If you read the Windex bottle, it contains amonia. A real NO NO for plexiglass and not very nice to painted surfaces.
 
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