Cleaning Your Motorcycle

Keeping your motorcycle looking its best takes time and effort. Washing your motorcycle might not be the most glamorous task in the world, but well worth it. Following this guide from Jim Moroney’s Inc. can help make cleaning your motorcycle a bit easier. 

Find The Right Place

Start by finding the right location. You want to have enough room to work, and you don’t want to be in direct sunlight. Direct sunlight can cause soapy water to dry before you have a chance to wash it off, creating ugly soap spots and streaks. Gather your brushes, clothes, and sponges. Any cleaners you plan to use should be manufacturer approved, and you’ll need to plug your motorcycle’s exhaust pipe. Don’t clean your motorcycle directly after a ride, as the rapid cooling from putting cold water on still-warm motorcycle components can cause cracks to form.

Rinse Your Motorcycle

Your next task is to spray down your motorcycle with a mixture of water and motorcycle cleaner. This will help to loosen up any dirt or grime that might be caked on on your bike. High-pressure hoses, while more efficient, should not be used as they can damage your vehicle. Stick to standard-pressure hoses. 

Scrub Away

Once you’ve finished rinsing off your bike, start scrubbing down your motorcycle. Start cleaning at the top and work your way down. If your bike is especially dirty, you might need to clean your sponge a few times, or even rinse out your bucket and replace the mixture. Be careful not to scrub too hard, or you might harm your motorcycle. 

Let Your Motorcycle Dry

Your last step is to dry off your motorcycle. A simple cloth will work for most parts of your bike, but you might use a leaf blower or can of compressed air for the harder to reach areas. Once the motorcycle has dried, re-lube the chain and apply a layer of wax and polish. The next time you take your motorcycle out, it’ll shine!

Shop motorcycles at Jim Moroney’s Inc. in New Windsor, New York. We also have motorcycle parts and servicing. We’re proud to serve communities like Newburgh, and Cornwall, New York.