Best way to clean my roadster

[TOMCAT]

I was told CT18 truck wash is very acidic , warned against using it on my bikes by .... someone i thought knew what they were talking about , i listened to anyway.

 

[HansO]

I was told CT18 truck wash is very acidic , warned against using it on my bikes by .... someone i thought knew what they were talking about , i listened to anyway.

I have seen it corrode alloy wheels if not thoroughly rinsed of (this happened to me with a car) I won't use it again, I only used it as I was told it was a quick easy time saving method of clean the car, now I take extra time and use a Armorall wash-n-wax automotive wash and allways chamois of afterwards

 

[CanberraR3]

Soap water and a clean sponge then dry it with the leaf blower, hold on let me see where the wife is------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ okay she is no where to be found so if you are a man like me get your wife to clean it, **** here she comes have to run

Thought for a minute you were going to say you use her hair drier.

Leaf blower is one way; I just go for a spirited ride. When I stop feeling splatter's, she's dry.

I wash mine with some car wash stuff and luke warm water. Sometimes chamois off if I can be bothered. Otherwise I dry it as above.

Best method would seem what TC does to wash it (sounds almost relaxing; certainly easier) and what I do to dry it.

 

[CanberraR3]

Almost forgot about this. Of course the absolute quickest and easiest method is what Skip does.
If he has time he might set out step by step instructions for you.

 

[TOMCAT]

Goldwash is a brilliant product.. bit expensive but does the buisness with little effort.... Mr Sheen , been using Mr Sheen forever.

 

[Wetrudgeon]

Like Lester, we ascribe to the Lemon Pledge thesis. The stuff works on all surfaces. Don't squirt water on the Beast very often.

We trudge on.

 

[HansO]

Goldwash is a brilliant product.. bit expensive but does the buisness with little effort.... Mr Sheen , been using Mr Sheen forever.

Goldwash ??????...never heard of it where do you get it... is it a car product

 

[happyhenry]

try ''original bike spirits' its an a spray and wipe cleaner that leaves no residue. great for faceshields and windshields too.its the only thing i use on my seat as it leaves nothing behind.I hear exessive bucket washing can actually promote rust and corrosion,in areas that are hard to dry.

 

[bruce aussie]

I was told CT18 truck wash is very acidic , warned against using it on my bikes by .... someone i thought knew what they were talking about , i listened to anyway.

Haven't heard that before. I use it on my truck and my Patrol and on my Softail for 20 years never had a problem that I was aware of.

 

[TOMCAT]

Goldwash ??????...never heard of it where do you get it... is it a car product

Young fella at local Yamaha dealership told me about it .. they sell it there. Don't think it's a car product ... not really sure though.