Here in Singapore, all I have to do is just think that today is the day I wash my bike and the heavens will open up within 60 seconds with a torrential downpour! Never fails! LOL!
Over the past six years, your videos have taught me that it’s perfectly fine to have a new bike every six months or so😁😁 Nice trip down memory lane TMF 😎
I owned a valeting company for a number of years. My favourite tip would be to buy a non-caustic traffic film remover (TFR) which does the same job as the MucOff. You can buy it for as little as £20/25 for 25 litres and can be diluted to 1:50 or more. By comparison the MucOff becomes insanely expensive. The stuff I use can go to 1:400 and has a lovely smell of pear drops.
Did you ever see The Bennett's Bike Social Top Cleaning Products Video He Used Aldi Magnum washing up liquid in The Test now the Thing is That the Salt they use is non Corrosive , he Had this Checked by a Chemical Expert so I am Assuming it's the Same with Muc off I can't think they would Sell a Bike Cleaner That would Damage Motorcycles? Any way it's worth a Watch
I remember this video. It really helped me out as I’ve always thoroughly detailed all my cars in the past. But at the time, when I was just starting to ride motorcycles, you had a lot of great tips that were motorcycle specific. The best tip was the dryer. BTW, they are all the same. Pet dryer, car dryer, motorcycle dryer. I just looked at the specs, features and power, they’re all similar. I got mine cheap from eBay. 😁 The second best tip was the microfibres clothes from Costco. I’d use brand new ones for final detailing, wax etc… rather than washing them they become clothes for general cleaning in the garage. Then after they get too mucky, then they become rags for servicing the bike or car or bicycles. Thanks for the video Thanks Andy for the great tips
Good recap on bike cleaning. From my mountain biking days I still use a product similar to muc-off called Finnegans - this is a concentrate so is far more economical. The two bucket method is something to think about. Re a bike dryer…my Dad passed onto me a leaf blower which I still use to blow water out of the nooks and crannies. The postscript to this is the lithium-ion battery needed replacing so I switched to my combined blower and leaf collector. Tested it out on the blower setting first and absolutely fine….you’ve all probably guessed by now and, yes, after 2 hours of cleaning the bike I turned the blower on and there must have been a trapped load of leaves that I promptly sprayed over my pride and joy 😂😂
Hey Andy. Great informative video as usual. I’ve been using the two bucket method for donkeys years. I use the compressor air to dry off. I’ve always set a day aside for washing and ACF50. enjoyable and rewarding days work for the bikes. 👍
I don't understand the desire to clean the bike all the time ! Every day I quickly clean off the bugs on the front of the bike and then go riding, My bike gets throughly cleaned once a year before it gets put away for the winter !! Cheers from Canada !
@@tigerick7291 I don"t get to ride my house thru the twisties every day and when I am on my bike I can't see how dirty it is but I keep the house clean because I have to look at it !! 🤣😇
The desire to clean anything for me bikes cars houses, is simply so they look like they did when you first desired them...I'm one of those cleaning freaks I'm afraid. 😂
Hi Andy …. Totally agree with your process … I bought an expensive American bike blow dryer .. it’s hand held and a game changer .. great video .. Thank you ..
Nice video mr flyer. I like the 2 bucket method 👍 I will do that from now on. I also use muc off and just use a hose to rinse off. But I use a airline from my compressor for drying off though it seems to work very well.
Good video , pretty much the way I clean my bike. I have a karcher vac, and if you put the flexible hose on the back of the machine it blows out warm air. Perfect for drying the bike.
Can’t recommend this video more. You changed how I clean and maintain my bike. I own a Vac ‘n Blow which is a handy car vacuum but you can reverse the hose (remove the vacuum bag) and it will blow air and I have used that to help dry the bike. I see myself eventually buying the heated dryer as I now live in a climate more conducive (less cold or snow) to winter riding. Cheers!
I’ve been following these methods since the original version, when I also had a STR. My only modification to the process is I use a leaf blower. Great throwback, Andy, and Safe Travels!
Great advice! I used to use a soft 2 in paint brush to get into the nooks and crannies. Some of us don't have a convenient place to keep our bikes out of the weather or the salty sea air near sea coasts. When I was still working on yachts in the Caribbean, I learned of a marine metal polish/protectant called Collinite Metal Wax, so I often used it on my bikes. It really lasts, just throwing my 2 cents worth in.
@@TheMissendenFlyer I just read up on it, Metal Wax is for non-new, and possibly slightly corroded metal surfaces, i.e. it is slightly abrasive so as to clean, so on a new bike with no corrosion some of Collinite's other marine metal waxes might be more appropriate. They make a large variety. i.e make sure to read the description/instructions for each product.
I noticed that your garage doors are the same as mine and last autumn I lined the inside of mine with 1 inch or 25mm kingspan insulation and silver tape. The difference in warmth in my garage was impressive and the condensation that used to collect on the metal door is now gone. By the way l got the idea after seeing Alen Millyards garage door 😂
Hats off to you Andy, I feel a bit ashamed now as I just can`t be arsed, Isn`t that terrible? When I bought my Speed Twin new last year, I promised to myself that I would keep it immaculate. But the weather this year has been so wet and horrible so far, that I was not riding because I could not face the hours of cleaning afterwards. I spend too much of my life cleaning the house etc anyway, so the bike will have to fester. I console myself with the idea, its better to ride than clean. Wish I could do both, your a better man than me...
Thank you mr Flyer! I remember a Bennets film about the subject of which cleaning product to use. And dishwasher liquid from Lidl was the best. If I remember correctly. And they found out that the amount of salt was less than in the water from the tap. So nothing to worry about. Cheers!
@@TheMissendenFlyer Yes. A film with John from Bennets, here on YT...2 or 3 years ago. He tried everything on the market. Metal plates of different material, in different liquids, in a timetable. Very scientific. Have a look!
I once went with John to a bik cleaning products manufacturer in Germany where they did all the testing - wonder if that's where he got the idea from? Basically you want PH neutral ingredients....
For reasons I've never understood, I find videos of people cleaning bikes or cars calming and enjoyable. I also do enjoy doing it myself and taking mytime. I do not know why.
Sad as it may be, I do enjoy a good cleaning vid, especially with some good product info too. Also admire your enthusiasm & thoroughness as cleaning that many bikes must be a right chore. I think you should have a raffle each month with the prize being that a "lucky" subscriber cleans them for you. What a treat! ; )
Nice trip down memory lane. I've been cleaning my machines with these products since the day I saw this vid first time round. I'd love for you to do one on how to clean spoked wheels at some point in the future - preferably an easy solution which is not to hard on back muscles or kneecaps!!
Thanks for showing this one again👍👍. On a pleasant day, I take the bike out for a spin straight afterwards to get the dampness off everything with a nice heat cycle. Easier here, living on the med, but still a nice way to do it in Blighty too. The best product I found was turtle wash &wax in one bottle, so you can just buff it once dry, but not easy to find here. I have a 996 six, 25 years old, that still looks new with this method.
Andy, as ever brilliant content, I remember the first time round when this came out, quick question, do you still use acf 50 or is there a better product out there these days??? All the best!
Weird dream last night, seemed I left a hot wok on your oak table and burnt it - Carol was not a happy bunny ! Think I watch your channel a bit too much 😂 ( will pay for table refurb ) 😂😂
Hi Andy, as you mentioned the pet driers and bike driers are the same thing just a different label, the pet drier is less than half the price. Thank you.
Since you put out that old vid things I’m surprised you haven’t changed your routine. Haven’t you ever considered ceramic coating or hydrophobic products? Both help stop road filth adhering to the bike so easier to keep clean. And why not finish off with a wax polish? PS: Does Mrs TMF wash her own bike, or do you do it to insure everlasting domestic bliss?
2016 ! , i bought some mcquires gold as you suggested , ive just used it up and bought another ...sure its the same bottle . Stopped using muc off since years ago i applied muck off , my phone rang (land line , remember them )and it had dried and stained my screen 😢. Good vid .
My wife just reminded me that you still have your GS after all this time and that I shouldn’t be any rush to change mine 😂. Great washing tips, certainly part of my regime
After watching this first time round I bought a pet dryer and annoy the neighbours when using it on my bikes. Its a good thing though. I also bought ACF50 with a little spray bottle which was useless. I've now started using Silkolene Pro Prep to protect my bikes. Have you used this? My bikes sadly all live outside under sheets and no matter what I do they still rust and corrode over winter 😢 Ive never found a sheet that keeps bikes completely dry over a long period. Btw Hope you're recovering well from your latest shoulder op👍
I have owned over 60 bikes of various makes some of which I have covered high mileage and some of road riding all used 12 months of the year and never use anything other than Fairy Liquid and hot water to wash with a wash mit after a hot rinse then dry with micro fiber cloth and spray some WD40 on to clean the suspension and have never hade any problems with corrosion etc and the paint finish is also good I do wonder if all these potions are marketing plots to part you from your hard earned Hope the shoulder is coming on well Im off out for a ride up to Ragley Hall John
I use a Worx WG520 12 Amp turbine 600 Electric Leaf Blower 600cfm @ 110MPH to dry my bike and it a speed dry event...All of the graveled area from the video is now concrete if I remember right?
A good Tip I got is to Cover up the Ignition Key & Seat Slot before Soaking the Motorcycle. Got a Pet Dryer as well £70 works Really well Any Metal Polish you would Recommend?
Enjoy your wash days Mr Flyer! We can't even think about using any of these products when washing the bike on the street or driveway in Calgary, as they wind up in the storm sewer and go directly into the nearest river. First offence can draw a fine of up to $3000 😱
Thank you Mr. Flyer. Phew! I need to take a break after watching you do all that work. :>) I think so many bike washes have proved your techniques and your methods. I also try to keep my bikes as near to pristine as possible and my "Striple" is immaculate atm Ah-Hem 🥴 I believe this attention keeps the bikes in tip-top order and helps to retain value when/if selling.
Ive always found giving the bike a good wash lets you find out any wee faults like nicks in tyres or any fasteners coming loose etc, anyway each to their own
Usually rinse mine off with the Karcher (low-ish pressure) when I get home from work, then snow foam, rinse and dry. It's not perfect but better than putting it away dripping with crud.
I’ve got a cleaning method now…. Simply don’t/won’t take a bike out if there is any hint of inclement weather! And with this rather extended cold snap…. Even more so. Good to see the Good Old days on the channel….. Perhaps time to have a GOLD channel for all the back catalogue stuff, as in the way DAB has gone…..
Hi, just thought it’s worth commenting on your two bucket methods. I would also scvuse adding a grit guard in the bottom of both buckets. Also, try Bilt Hamber cleaning products. Excellent value, especially the Surfex and Sniw Foam, I find them better than Muc Off etc and they are bio degrable from memory.
Yes I'm aware of those grit guards, god idea - I suppose it depends how far you wanna go with this stuff (obvs you can go down the "pro detailer" route if you really want too!).....
@@TheMissendenFlyer true, but they cost little and do save a lot of damage to paint, you would vbe shocked at what is at the bottom of a bucket when you use one.
For heavy grease say from a chain I find muc-off doesn’t work. Motoverde drive chain cleaner is very good. Snow foam followed by using a detailling brush has been a revelation. Moved on from acf-50. now use bilt hammer dynax uc.
Check out Bilt Hamber Touch-less, it’s become the gold standard in terms of snow foams. It has so much more cleaning power than most other snow foams on the market, making the contact wash a lot safer.
I use muck off for the first clean. I sometimes use a harley cleaner for the second clean. During the winter i clean it after every ride and blast with acf 50. I could probably do more.
I prefer Dawn dish washing detergent. It is effective on grease, yet has nothing that I am aware of that can cause corrosion such as products containing salt or strong acids or bases. Not sure if Dawn is available worldwide, but it is easily found in the US. If it is gentle enough to use on wildlife caught in oil spills, it likely won’t harm our bikes.
I'm just waiting for the sun to come out and warm up again. Almost seems like winter again. December and January gave us better riding conditions. We're spoiled now.!! At least no more road salt. My bikes seem to enjoy more time on the maintainers than actual road time. Running out of patience in N E Ohio. LOL. 👍👍5🏍🙋♂️
Blimey, you clean your bikes 3 times in one session, admirable effort but time consuming for your couple of spare weekend hours. But must keep bikes spangly 👍
Do find your gs13 vibey at around 90mph? Mine makes my hands tingle a bit. I’ve just fitted as motech engine bars and I wonder if there’s an anti vibe washer I’ve not put back, any help appreciated. PS I fly out of Biggin, you?
The point I’m always missing in these kinds of videos is the cleaning of the dirty cleaning tools like towels, especially after cleaning a dirty chain. I don’t want to put these black towels into my washing machine. Any ideas on this one?
You put me to shame, mines all matt black and it’s rarely I bother to clean it. Your attitude is better than mine, lol. On the other hand I give it twice the oil and filter changes than most people do.
Forget everything said on this video, I like to do the 364 day wash program. Each day I use a different yet equally expensive product on the bike washing on and off each day with a brand new bucket, on day 364 I shammy the bike down ready for the next day of smugness at how clean my bike is when I take it out for its annual blast........I just hope it doesn't rain!!!!
Cleaning my car for the last 14 years with regular Fairy dish detergent, looks brand new... I don't understand the need to throw away money at some fancy products that do the same thing, they clean! Also, using that dryer just forces the water into places that it's not supposed to go, so it's just like using the jetwash. Just my opinion, you can use whatever you want.
Top tip. Pet driers are exactly the same as bike driers but cheaper. Clearly dogs are less pampered😢 than motorcycles. (Or we are all mugs when buying bike gear)?
My cleaning regime is very similar though I use different products (TFR rather than muck off and FS365 rather than ACF 50) The pet dryer is a good tip, I've used one for years and it's up to the job and use it instead of the microfibre drying stage so as much of my cleaning process is touchless. After drying I always use a Detailing spray on the plastics and paintwork wiped off with a MF cloth.
Although Sodium is in Muc Off, I don't believe it is as salt (Sodium Chloride NaCl). Though a thorough rinse and drying afterwards is always an excellent idea.
The best way to dry your bike is to take it for a 10 minute ride. This warms the engine and exhaust to get the water out of the nooks and crannies you can’t see and the slipstream dries the rest of the bike well. And your pants soak any water out of the seat. 😂
Whatever works for you! "Pro's" would say not to use washing up liquid as it contains strong salts an detergents that can damage your bikes metals, better to use a PH Neutral shampoo....but you do what works for you!
@@TheMissendenFlyer Thank you for the nice kind reply. To be frank with you, I was expecting to be crucified by most out there in the usual "bubble" of buying expensive fluids. There are many tests on TH-cam proving washing up liquid does NOT contain the type of salt that harms paintwork. What it DOES do is strip wax off paintwork, providing you reapply a good wax afterwards its fine. The washing up liquid removes road muck with ease for a fractional the cost of expensive fluids..... never forget these expensive fluids are mostly WATER ! No surprises to learn I put Smith Allan oil in my bike..... in 45 years riding I've learnt that the heavily marketed top shelf makes are often no more effective than much cheaper alternatives. Anything labeled motorcycle gets a 100% price increase (fantastic Lomo luggage a fine example) Wishing you well. Love the channel.
Keep them dirty then you don’t need to worry about riding in the rain. The best bet is to get the ladies in your life to clean it as a mark of appreciation for all that we do for them.
This is similar to what I do, but I use an air gun connected to my compressor to blow water away from the bike before I dry it, makes drying the bike a 5 minute job 😁
Gee! It's much easier to clean our bikes here in the States! We just notifying the Yankee ladies in our lives that the bikes need to be washed and waxed... and they should get them done before going back to the kitchens making dinners. It's a great way to get the bikes washed. Try it, you might like it.
@@deanmsimpson Yeah, they are awesome dude…..only when you are either had a little too much or wondering in your beloved LaLa land……. But seriously they are super fun though, most of them know how to handle firearms, know their ways around horses, enjoying outdoor sports, they speak their minds, are superb mothers and wives, especially the religious ones.
My bike is currently filthy so if you want any more practice or need a canvas to work on then you are welcome to come round? Bonus is I live in Australia… so you get a holiday too!
Never use Muc Off my dealer says. Very alkaline based and may make nuts seize up and generally decay the bike. Use PH neutral washing products. I use Pro Green. I've also had it ceramic coated
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Here in Singapore, all I have to do is just think that today is the day I wash my bike and the heavens will open up within 60 seconds with a torrential downpour! Never fails! LOL!
Over the past six years, your videos have taught me that it’s perfectly fine to have a new bike every six months or so😁😁 Nice trip down memory lane TMF 😎
I owned a valeting company for a number of years. My favourite tip would be to buy a non-caustic traffic film remover (TFR) which does the same job as the MucOff. You can buy it for as little as £20/25 for 25 litres and can be diluted to 1:50 or more. By comparison the MucOff becomes insanely expensive. The stuff I use can go to 1:400 and has a lovely smell of pear drops.
I like the sound (smell) of that!
Did you ever see The Bennett's Bike Social
Top Cleaning Products Video
He Used Aldi Magnum washing up
liquid in The Test now the Thing is
That the Salt they use is non
Corrosive , he Had this Checked by a Chemical Expert so I am
Assuming it's the Same with
Muc off I can't think they would
Sell a Bike Cleaner That would
Damage Motorcycles?
Any way it's worth a Watch
What’s the brand pls?
Which brand pls good tip
Just what I use and recommended by a detailer👍🤣
Some great tips on keeping our bikes nice and clean, thank you Mr. Flyer. Have used MucOff for many years now and can't fault it.
I have the same blower but paid about £60 as it was under the pet blower section, great video and I'm off to clean my very muddy CRF300L now.
I remember this video. It really helped me out as I’ve always thoroughly detailed all my cars in the past. But at the time, when I was just starting to ride motorcycles, you had a lot of great tips that were motorcycle specific. The best tip was the dryer. BTW, they are all the same. Pet dryer, car dryer, motorcycle dryer. I just looked at the specs, features and power, they’re all similar. I got mine cheap from eBay. 😁
The second best tip was the microfibres clothes from Costco. I’d use brand new ones for final detailing, wax etc… rather than washing them they become clothes for general cleaning in the garage. Then after they get too mucky, then they become rags for servicing the bike or car or bicycles. Thanks for the video Thanks Andy for the great tips
My pleasure Noel!
Good recap on bike cleaning. From my mountain biking days I still use a product similar to muc-off called Finnegans - this is a concentrate so is far more economical. The two bucket method is something to think about. Re a bike dryer…my Dad passed onto me a leaf blower which I still use to blow water out of the nooks and crannies.
The postscript to this is the lithium-ion battery needed replacing so I switched to my combined blower and leaf collector. Tested it out on the blower setting first and absolutely fine….you’ve all probably guessed by now and, yes, after 2 hours of cleaning the bike I turned the blower on and there must have been a trapped load of leaves that I promptly sprayed over my pride and joy 😂😂
Nooooooo!!!!!
Ghastly, add some Anglo Saxon, and get on with sorting it..🤣🤣
I do miss the old fleet you had. Brought back memories that vid. Thanks again.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Hey Andy. Great informative video as usual. I’ve been using the two bucket method for donkeys years. I use the compressor air to dry off. I’ve always set a day aside for washing and ACF50. enjoyable and rewarding days work for the bikes. 👍
I don't understand the desire to clean the bike all the time ! Every day I quickly clean off the bugs on the front of the bike and then go riding, My bike gets throughly cleaned once a year before it gets put away for the winter !! Cheers from Canada !
Clean and polish mine minimum of twice a month. Always looks like new.
Do you clean your house using that method too? 😂
@@tigerick7291 I don"t get to ride my house thru the twisties every day and when I am on my bike I can't see how dirty it is but I keep the house clean because I have to look at it !! 🤣😇
The desire to clean anything for me bikes cars houses, is simply so they look like they did when you first desired them...I'm one of those cleaning freaks I'm afraid. 😂
I've been using muck off in bulk for several years, I've not had any issues with it good stuff. Also use ACF 50 😊
Hi Andy …. Totally agree with your process … I bought an expensive American bike blow dryer .. it’s hand held and a game changer .. great video .. Thank you ..
Yes well worth the investment in a propoer bike dryer I reckon - thanks for watching!
I bought a cheap dog dryer about 8 years ago and its still working great, much cheaper than a motorbike badged version. I do highly recommend them.
Nice video mr flyer. I like the 2 bucket method 👍 I will do that from now on. I also use muc off and just use a hose to rinse off. But I use a airline from my compressor for drying off though it seems to work very well.
Good video , pretty much the way I clean my bike. I have a karcher vac, and if you put the flexible hose on the back of the machine it blows out warm air. Perfect for drying the bike.
Can’t recommend this video more. You changed how I clean and maintain my bike. I own a Vac ‘n Blow which is a handy car vacuum but you can reverse the hose (remove the vacuum bag) and it will blow air and I have used that to help dry the bike. I see myself eventually buying the heated dryer as I now live in a climate more conducive (less cold or snow) to winter riding. Cheers!
I’ve been following these methods since the original version, when I also had a STR. My only modification to the process is I use a leaf blower. Great throwback, Andy, and Safe Travels!
Thanks David - you too!
Great advice! I used to use a soft 2 in paint brush to get into the nooks and crannies. Some of us don't have a convenient place to keep our bikes out of the weather or the salty sea air near sea coasts. When I was still working on yachts in the Caribbean, I learned of a marine metal polish/protectant called Collinite Metal Wax, so I often used it on my bikes. It really lasts, just throwing my 2 cents worth in.
Nice one - thanks for the recommendation!
@@TheMissendenFlyer I just read up on it, Metal Wax is for non-new, and possibly slightly corroded metal surfaces, i.e. it is slightly abrasive so as to clean, so on a new bike with no corrosion some of Collinite's other marine metal waxes might be more appropriate. They make a large variety. i.e make sure to read the description/instructions for each product.
I noticed that your garage doors are the same as mine and last autumn I lined the inside of mine with 1 inch or 25mm kingspan insulation and silver tape. The difference in warmth in my garage was impressive and the condensation that used to collect on the metal door is now gone. By the way l got the idea after seeing Alen Millyards garage door 😂
Yes, me too… used CT1 to secure the insulation ..worked a treat.
Good tip- thanks!
Hats off to you Andy, I feel a bit ashamed now as I just can`t be arsed, Isn`t that terrible? When I bought my Speed Twin new last year, I promised to myself that I would keep it immaculate. But the weather this year has been so wet and horrible so far, that I was not riding because I could not face the hours of cleaning afterwards. I spend too much of my life cleaning the house etc anyway, so the bike will have to fester. I console myself with the idea, its better to ride than clean. Wish I could do both, your a better man than me...
Old school classics TMF, I remember 'em first time round. Solid lasting advice that I've used for years. Cheers.
Right on Colin!
The 2016 video was the first of your videos I came across..I still use your ideas for cleaning my bike to this day.
That's awesome!
I do miss seeing your STriple & Pani, TMF. Beautiful machines.
The trip down memory lane was fun! I remember watching the original when it came out!
Wow! Thanks for sticking with me!
Still miss my V2 pani would sit in garage looking at v2 so beautiful but if I don’t ride it goes
I know exactly that feeling.....
Hi Andy, thanks for another informative video. Can I kindly ask, what products do you use to lubricate and clean the chain please? Thanks, Lak
I tend to use white chain lube from S-Doc
@TheMissendenFlyer Thanks for the top tip Andy. I'll check it out. Keep up the great work
Thank you mr Flyer! I remember a Bennets film about the subject of which cleaning product to use. And dishwasher liquid from Lidl was the best. If I remember correctly.
And they found out that the amount of salt was less than in the water from the tap. So nothing to worry about. Cheers!
Really?
@@TheMissendenFlyer Yes. A film with John from Bennets, here on YT...2 or 3 years ago. He tried everything on the market. Metal plates of different material, in different liquids, in a timetable. Very scientific. Have a look!
I once went with John to a bik cleaning products manufacturer in Germany where they did all the testing - wonder if that's where he got the idea from? Basically you want PH neutral ingredients....
For reasons I've never understood, I find videos of people cleaning bikes or cars calming and enjoyable. I also do enjoy doing it myself and taking mytime. I do not know why.
Weird isn't it - I also find it oddly therapeutic...
Yep! l remember the busty young woman cleaning a cars windscreen….boobs covered in soap suds…watched by the chain gang in the film ‘Cool Hand Luke’….
Thanks TMF. I just cannot believe that I watched that video 8 whole years ago!!
I know - how time flies eh!?
Sad as it may be, I do enjoy a good cleaning vid, especially with some good product info too. Also admire your enthusiasm & thoroughness as cleaning that many bikes must be a right chore. I think you should have a raffle each month with the prize being that a "lucky" subscriber cleans them for you. What a treat! ; )
Not sure that would be a sales success but thanks for the idea!
@@TheMissendenFlyer Lol. I wouldn't have entered. ; )
Nice trip down memory lane. I've been cleaning my machines with these products since the day I saw this vid first time round. I'd love for you to do one on how to clean spoked wheels at some point in the future - preferably an easy solution which is not to hard on back muscles or kneecaps!!
Thanks for showing this one again👍👍. On a pleasant day, I take the bike out for a spin straight afterwards to get the dampness off everything with a nice heat cycle. Easier here, living on the med, but still a nice way to do it in Blighty too.
The best product I found was turtle wash &wax in one bottle, so you can just buff it once dry, but not easy to find here. I have a 996 six, 25 years old, that still looks new with this method.
Nice one Alan - and yes Turtle Wax and Autoglym are other favourites of mine…
Andy, as ever brilliant content, I remember the first time round when this came out, quick question, do you still use acf 50 or is there a better product out there these days??? All the best!
I still use it (in fact all these products! - plus a few more)
Weird dream last night, seemed I left a hot wok on your oak table and burnt it - Carol was not a happy bunny ! Think I watch your channel a bit too much 😂 ( will pay for table refurb ) 😂😂
I wondered how that happenned!
Hi Andy, as you mentioned the pet driers and bike driers are the same thing just a different label, the pet drier is less than half the price. Thank you.
Since you put out that old vid things I’m surprised you haven’t changed your routine. Haven’t you ever considered ceramic coating or hydrophobic products? Both help stop road filth adhering to the bike so easier to keep clean. And why not finish off with a wax polish?
PS: Does Mrs TMF wash her own bike, or do you do it to insure everlasting domestic bliss?
Sadly I clean her bike too - did it last week as it happens...
2016 ! , i bought some mcquires gold as you suggested , ive just used it up and bought another ...sure its the same bottle . Stopped using muc off since years ago i applied muck off , my phone rang (land line , remember them )and it had dried and stained my screen 😢. Good vid .
My wife just reminded me that you still have your GS after all this time and that I shouldn’t be any rush to change mine 😂. Great washing tips, certainly part of my regime
I've just been out on it - had a blast!
After watching this first time round I bought a pet dryer and annoy the neighbours when using it on my bikes. Its a good thing though. I also bought ACF50 with a little spray bottle which was useless. I've now started using Silkolene Pro Prep to protect my bikes. Have you used this? My bikes sadly all live outside under sheets and no matter what I do they still rust and corrode over winter 😢 Ive never found a sheet that keeps bikes completely dry over a long period. Btw Hope you're recovering well from your latest shoulder op👍
Perhaps try ACF-50 in a small gravity fed spray gun with an air compressor. You will get better results 👍
Did lots of research and pet dryers are the way to go, couldn’t find any noticeable difference in performance or function, other than half the price !
Ah yes the old Motorcycle Tax.
@barrydaly7174 would seem so or they love pets 🤣
Use the leaf Blower to speed/help Drying off! Works pretty good. Friend of mine showed me...
Wow. That’s love. Much appreciated.
I have owned over 60 bikes of various makes some of which I have covered high mileage and some of road riding all used 12 months of the year and never use anything other than Fairy Liquid and hot water to wash with a wash mit after a hot rinse then dry with micro fiber cloth and spray some WD40 on to clean the suspension and have never hade any problems with corrosion etc and the paint finish is also good
I do wonder if all these potions are marketing plots to part you from your hard earned
Hope the shoulder is coming on well Im off out for a ride up to Ragley Hall
John
I can highly recommend Motul E5 shine and go for the final polish, especially on black plastics.
I use a Worx WG520 12 Amp turbine 600 Electric Leaf Blower 600cfm @ 110MPH to dry my bike and it a speed dry event...All of the graveled area from the video is now concrete if I remember right?
Correct
Makes me realise how inadequately I’ve just cleaned mine!
...do it again...! ;0)
No sponges! Use grit guards in the buckets. Pet dryers, definitely. ACF50 is a must for winter.
A good Tip I got is to Cover up the Ignition Key & Seat Slot before Soaking the Motorcycle.
Got a Pet Dryer as well £70 works Really well
Any Metal Polish you would Recommend?
Autosol or Autoglym metal polish is what I use…
@@TheMissendenFlyer according to Muc off ..their Bike Wash is Mild Alkaline
Non Corrosive 100% Bio Degradeable
Enjoy your wash days Mr Flyer! We can't even think about using any of these products when washing the bike on the street or driveway in Calgary, as they wind up in the storm sewer and go directly into the nearest river. First offence can draw a fine of up to $3000 😱
Yikes!
What about using your leaf blower to dry the bike ( lol ) cheap as chips ATB. Roach
Doesn't have the heater of course.....
Thank you Mr. Flyer. Phew! I need to take a break after watching you do all that work. :>) I think so many bike washes have proved your techniques and your methods. I also try to keep my bikes as near to pristine as possible and my "Striple" is immaculate atm Ah-Hem 🥴 I believe this attention keeps the bikes in tip-top order and helps to retain value when/if selling.
I agree 100%
How about using a leaf blower to dry, if you already have one of those in the garage?
Youi can but of course you don't get such a concenrtrated airflow or the heat a dedicated bike dryer gives you....
Thanks for sharing … very helpful bike washing tips!
Ive always found giving the bike a good wash lets you find out any wee faults like nicks in tyres or any fasteners coming loose etc, anyway each to their own
Agreed!
Usually rinse mine off with the Karcher (low-ish pressure) when I get home from work, then snow foam, rinse and dry. It's not perfect but better than putting it away dripping with crud.
I’ve got a cleaning method now…. Simply don’t/won’t take a bike out if there is any hint of inclement weather!
And with this rather extended cold snap…. Even more so.
Good to see the Good Old days on the channel…..
Perhaps time to have a GOLD channel for all the back catalogue stuff, as in the way DAB has gone…..
That’s not a bad idea!!!
Love it Andy - I think a few retro video revisits is worth a go 👍🏼
Thank you!
Hi, just thought it’s worth commenting on your two bucket methods. I would also scvuse adding a grit guard in the bottom of both buckets. Also, try Bilt Hamber cleaning products. Excellent value, especially the Surfex and Sniw Foam, I find them better than Muc Off etc and they are bio degrable from memory.
Yes I'm aware of those grit guards, god idea - I suppose it depends how far you wanna go with this stuff (obvs you can go down the "pro detailer" route if you really want too!).....
@@TheMissendenFlyer true, but they cost little and do save a lot of damage to paint, you would vbe shocked at what is at the bottom of a bucket when you use one.
I would happily buy any bike that you had owned!
For heavy grease say from a chain I find muc-off doesn’t work. Motoverde drive chain cleaner is very good. Snow foam followed by using a detailling brush has been a revelation. Moved on from acf-50. now use bilt hammer dynax uc.
I ve got a "pet" dryer, it seems tobe exactly the same as a bike dryer, with one difference the hose is shorter but the price difference is huge
I think the heater may be a little less hot too (not sure fido would appreciate my bike dryer!)
Honestly Andy , I suffer from idle-itus . I take my bikes to a fella named Trott. Does a superb job.
Hi, do you know how to restore my exhaust pipes , they are getting rusty and it looks awful, maybe you can make a video
Is it legal to wash your car/bike without a washwell in the UK?
Yep (I've no idea what a washwell is even!)
I bought an electric pet dryer. A lot cheaper than the ones marketed for bikes and does the same job!
Check out Bilt Hamber Touch-less, it’s become the gold standard in terms of snow foams. It has so much more cleaning power than most other snow foams on the market, making the contact wash a lot safer.
Thanks for the recomendation.....
@@TheMissendenFlyer oh and it’s British, but still become the gold standard world wide
I use muck off for the first clean. I sometimes use a harley cleaner for the second clean. During the winter i clean it after every ride and blast with acf 50.
I could probably do more.
Since you aren't really sold on the new 1300GS I think it is seriousy time for a new DUC!!!!!!! Big RED one. goodvid, I just ride in the rain.
Any new DUC has to be red doesn’t it?
I prefer Dawn dish washing detergent. It is effective on grease, yet has nothing that I am aware of that can cause corrosion such as products containing salt or strong acids or bases. Not sure if Dawn is available worldwide, but it is easily found in the US. If it is gentle enough to use on wildlife caught in oil spills, it likely won’t harm our bikes.
I'm just waiting for the sun to come out and warm up again. Almost seems like winter again. December and January gave us better riding conditions. We're spoiled now.!! At least no more road salt. My bikes seem to enjoy more time on the maintainers than actual road time. Running out of patience in N E Ohio. LOL. 👍👍5🏍🙋♂️
Here too!
Love you still have the red gs. They are hard to let go of.
Yes - I've been out on her today!
Do u use a polish or finisher, like ceramic spray or bike shine?
Rarely….
Blimey, you clean your bikes 3 times in one session, admirable effort but time consuming for your couple of spare weekend hours. But must keep bikes spangly 👍
Do find your gs13 vibey at around 90mph? Mine makes my hands tingle a bit. I’ve just fitted as motech engine bars and I wonder if there’s an anti vibe washer I’ve not put back, any help appreciated. PS I fly out of Biggin, you?
The point I’m always missing in these kinds of videos is the cleaning of the dirty cleaning tools like towels, especially after cleaning a dirty chain. I don’t want to put these black towels into my washing machine. Any ideas on this one?
If the towels are too oily I just bin them - otherwise en mass into the washing machine…
You put me to shame, mines all matt black and it’s rarely I bother to clean it. Your attitude is better than mine, lol. On the other hand I give it twice the oil and filter changes than most people do.
Forget everything said on this video, I like to do the 364 day wash program. Each day I use a different yet equally expensive product on the bike washing on and off each day with a brand new bucket, on day 364 I shammy the bike down ready for the next day of smugness at how clean my bike is when I take it out for its annual blast........I just hope it doesn't rain!!!!
Thanks for sharing!
A square piece of wood underneath the centre stand makes it incredibly easy to lift,, especially on big touring bikes.
What do you mean, under the centre stand? How does this help? Or do you mean when the bike is on gravel?
Dartboard looks a little low, Andy! And…. You’ve not aged too much 😎💪
Thanks - I certainly feel like I have!!
Cleaning my car for the last 14 years with regular Fairy dish detergent, looks brand new... I don't understand the need to throw away money at some fancy products that do the same thing, they clean! Also, using that dryer just forces the water into places that it's not supposed to go, so it's just like using the jetwash. Just my opinion, you can use whatever you want.
Fair enough!
Going to try that turbo blaster! Thank you Sir........Sal : ).
An excellent investment!
Top tip. Pet driers are exactly the same as bike driers but cheaper. Clearly dogs are less pampered😢 than motorcycles. (Or we are all mugs when buying bike gear)?
My cleaning regime is very similar though I use different products (TFR rather than muck off and FS365 rather than ACF 50) The pet dryer is a good tip, I've used one for years and it's up to the job and use it instead of the microfibre drying stage so as much of my cleaning process is touchless. After drying I always use a Detailing spray on the plastics and paintwork wiped off with a MF cloth.
Although Sodium is in Muc Off, I don't believe it is as salt (Sodium Chloride NaCl). Though a thorough rinse and drying afterwards is always an excellent idea.
why dont you use Silkolene, no salt. Frank in Sweden. Ducati 998 s, Kawasaki z1000sx and a Susuki Burgman 400
Nice hair Mr Flyer 😂
And thanks for the tips too 👍
The best way to dry your bike is to take it for a 10 minute ride. This warms the engine and exhaust to get the water out of the nooks and crannies you can’t see and the slipstream dries the rest of the bike well. And your pants soak any water out of the seat. 😂
My bike is a 2009 Triumph Speed Triple, it looks like new still. I use washing up liquid 😮
Whatever works for you! "Pro's" would say not to use washing up liquid as it contains strong salts an detergents that can damage your bikes metals, better to use a PH Neutral shampoo....but you do what works for you!
@@TheMissendenFlyer Thank you for the nice kind reply. To be frank with you, I was expecting to be crucified by most out there in the usual "bubble" of buying expensive fluids. There are many tests on TH-cam proving washing up liquid does NOT contain the type of salt that harms paintwork. What it DOES do is strip wax off paintwork, providing you reapply a good wax afterwards its fine. The washing up liquid removes road muck with ease for a fractional the cost of expensive fluids..... never forget these expensive fluids are mostly WATER ! No surprises to learn I put Smith Allan oil in my bike..... in 45 years riding I've learnt that the heavily marketed top shelf makes are often no more effective than much cheaper alternatives. Anything labeled motorcycle gets a 100% price increase (fantastic Lomo luggage a fine example) Wishing you well. Love the channel.
Not the bike but cleaned the van today.
Don’t shoot me but yes it’s white 🤣 well it is now rather than brown!
Glad ur shoulder is better 👍🏻
Thank you (not entirely better but defo on the way!)
What do use to wash and re proof your fabric bike jackets?
Proper proofing stuff - forget the name of it off the top og my head....
this has inspired me to raise my cleaning game....not sure how Missenden flyer finds the time to do all that though
I quite enjoy it so make time….
Keep them dirty then you don’t need to worry about riding in the rain. The best bet is to get the ladies in your life to clean it as a mark of appreciation for all that we do for them.
Hmm good luck with that!
Ladies have smaller hands.
This is similar to what I do, but I use an air gun connected to my compressor to blow water away from the bike before I dry it, makes drying the bike a 5 minute job 😁
A good powerful leaf blower works Ok for drying the bike too.
The beauty of the bike dryer is it is warm air, so helps evaporate the moisture out....
A good clean video Andy! The Tardis must have been just off screen...
Glad you heard it though!
Hello,
have you ever thought of getting your bikes Cermamic Coated?
i understand you change your bikes frequently and it is very expensive
Yes my Gold WIng is ceramic coated, it's pretty good!
Gee! It's much easier to clean our bikes here in the States! We just notifying the Yankee ladies in our lives that the bikes need to be washed and waxed... and they should get them done before going back to the kitchens making dinners.
It's a great way to get the bikes washed. Try it, you might like it.
I darent!
Are Yankee ladies that good? 😁
@@deanmsimpson hope they aren't as expensive as the candles
@@chrishart8548 haha There's no such thing as a free lunch.
@@deanmsimpson Yeah, they are awesome dude…..only when you are either had a little too much or wondering in your beloved LaLa land…….
But seriously they are super fun though, most of them know how to handle firearms, know their ways around horses, enjoying outdoor sports, they speak their minds, are superb mothers and wives, especially the religious ones.
My bike is currently filthy so if you want any more practice or need a canvas to work on then you are welcome to come round? Bonus is I live in Australia… so you get a holiday too!
Never use Muc Off my dealer says. Very alkaline based and may make nuts seize up and generally decay the bike. Use PH neutral washing products. I use Pro Green. I've also had it ceramic coated
Good information to have.
Glad it was helpful!
I took mine through a car wash last year for a pressure wash. It might get another this year.😀
Hope your shoulder op goes or has gone well. 👍
Thank you - so far so good - early days though, need 3-6 months recovery....
Mate if you could do one on how to replace an engine after dropping a valve, thanks.. 🤓
Stay tuned! 😜
@@TheMissendenFlyer 😁
Asking for a friend? 😜
I would leave that one to Allen Millyard he makes the impossible look incredibly simple!
@@boostaholic7116 I didn't even think Andy could undo a nut on a shock absorber