Well I have been riding for about a week now and I got a little over 500 miles. I take my Spyder out anytime I have a chance. Here in Texas you will defiantly get your fair share of bugs on your vehicle that can make cleaning a bear. So I'm ready for my first Spyder wash and was wondering what would be the best way to approach this to help keep it looking new. Don't want to use anything that would mess up the finish. I'm guessing a detergent for washing cars would be fine? Any do's or dont's on the subject would be greatly appreciated.
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Ready for my first Spyder wash...How do you keep your Spyder looking new???
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Don in E Texas
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Just like a car....
...but you might want to try some of Lamont's Super Cleaner Spray-in-a-can. Only cost about $3,000 or so. (Not fair to you - this is an inside joke known to all that attended the auction at Spyderfest).
I use one of those micro fiber cloths to dry the bike - helps prevent water spots on my bike.
Don
...but you might want to try some of Lamont's Super Cleaner Spray-in-a-can. Only cost about $3,000 or so. (Not fair to you - this is an inside joke known to all that attended the auction at Spyderfest).
I use one of those micro fiber cloths to dry the bike - helps prevent water spots on my bike.
Don
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First and foremost, don't use a pressure washer. Water gets into the electronics and will screw up your :spyder2: till it dry's out.
Gentle if you give it a bucket wash. I use a damp cloth around the rocker switches, handlebar controls, and gauges.
Have taken to using armour all cleaning wipes on a regular basis. No bucket wash all last season. I did use the hose around wheel rims and exhaust system.
For super detailing, the products mentioned above are probably the way to go.
Gentle if you give it a bucket wash. I use a damp cloth around the rocker switches, handlebar controls, and gauges.
Have taken to using armour all cleaning wipes on a regular basis. No bucket wash all last season. I did use the hose around wheel rims and exhaust system.
For super detailing, the products mentioned above are probably the way to go.
Orange Spyder Man
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I use a quality car wash soap & water from a bucket... rinse with a light spray from a hose... then I blow dry my Spyder with a electric leaf blower to get rid of the water in the hard to reach places.... & use some Turtle Wax spray to keep the shine .. don't forget Armour the tires..
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WEB-WVR
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Be careful with water usage around the front trunk "Frunk" , some of us have had leakage issues....appears to leak in from the top latch area.
If really dirty = warm water and a good car wash cleaner.
I try to avoid water and use various detail sprays.
Make sure you use only safe approved cleaners on the windshield > check the owners manual on what not to use.
Let the shine come on :thumbup:
If really dirty = warm water and a good car wash cleaner.
I try to avoid water and use various detail sprays.
Make sure you use only safe approved cleaners on the windshield > check the owners manual on what not to use.
Let the shine come on :thumbup:
joebryanjr
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I like "Original Bike Spirits" after a good wash with a bike wash. Bug Slide is great for removing bugs without a full bath.
Bob Denman
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I just say, "Honey; If I wash your MINI, will you wash the RT?" 
So far; it STILL works! :thumbup:
So far; it STILL works! :thumbup:
Bob Denman
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:crackpipe:
jcthorne
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Same here, never use a hose and bucket on the Spyder.
I use Chemical Guys V07 detailer (mostly because I already use it on the GT, while its not cheap, there is none better) and Plexus for the windshield. If the bugs are especially bad on the front, the plexus does that too. I will likely try a can of Lamonster's spray rather than Plexus when I run out.
Rain-X for plastics on the windshield after clean to help KEEP the bugs and gunk off.
For the wheels, they get a coat of Armor All wheel protectant every 6 months. Brake dust and road gunk just rinses off.
I use Chemical Guys V07 detailer (mostly because I already use it on the GT, while its not cheap, there is none better) and Plexus for the windshield. If the bugs are especially bad on the front, the plexus does that too. I will likely try a can of Lamonster's spray rather than Plexus when I run out.
Rain-X for plastics on the windshield after clean to help KEEP the bugs and gunk off.
For the wheels, they get a coat of Armor All wheel protectant every 6 months. Brake dust and road gunk just rinses off.
Try a dribble of dish soap in a few places before your rainy ride and it will likely come back even cleaner! [emoji12]
jcthorne
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New and different product designed specifically for motorcycle windshields. Works very well.
mudcruiserman
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Don't forget to Armour-all the seat.
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