We trust your judgment and opinions Van. Appreciate everything I've learned over the many years of watching. You never let me down. I don't see you as a salesman but rather the great researcher
Not long had a 2003 gsxr600 needs a lot of work but yours videos help out a lot I like your style do things da professional way appreciate it! Thanks! Peace!
These products work well, but I've found that the Dupont Motorcycle Showroom Shine and a handful of microfiber towels works even better. It's safe for pretty much every surface (except the seat), the teflon in it keeps things from sticking which makes it easier to clean the next time, I get no water spots on my black wheels like I used to, I use it on my helmet and visor... Plus it's cheap and I only have one product to use, I haven't used water in a few thousand miles and my bike still looks brand new. I do still use the Maxima chain products
I've been using S-100 products for years & wasn't aware that Maxima made all those products. I'll have to give them a try them. I really like that Air blower. I've been using a leaf blower for years which is better than nothing.
Maxima products are awesome, I use/d them all. Love the blue can of chain cleaner, and their silver can of chain guard. Also, they're biowash works really good, and smells GREAT!
Why wouldn’t you use the MPPL to remove water/moisture from the chain after you wash the bike and hose it down? Using the MPPL and then spraying the bike down seems counter productive.
Hi Brian, where does pressure washing fit into your regimen? Do you pressure wash bikes? Or, is it okay to do so? What precautions should be taken? Thanks!
11 people think Van is not helpful. I think that's ridiculous lol. Van, literally is the man. So far all I do is spray my bike with matte paint cleaner from chemical guys and wipe it down. My bike luckily never gets crazy dirty
Hey Brian, the Maxima Chain Wax isn't white. I personally use these products and their great. The Chain Wax is a honey colored it's very clear and really doesn't add any color to the chain.
Fair enough but it is does not get that crystal clear result that I prefer. Both products are excellent IMO, hard to go wrong either way. Thanks for sharing. - Brian Van
Ummm I applied MPPL and maxima chain wax and Idk if wax is like this but my chain after 3-4 hours of drying is still wet/oily am I doing something wrong??? Cause I heard maxima wax is suppose to dry up and become a thin film of wax
waste money on goofy products, or clean your bike with steam using this - www.homedepot.com/p/McCulloch-Heavy-Duty-Portable-Steam-Cleaner-MC1275/10064669 $140 at Home Depot, and it will clean anything with plain water, including super greasy chains, wheels, tires, the whole bike
no brush needed - waste money on goofy products, or clean your bike with steam using this - www.homedepot.com/p/McCulloch-Heavy-Duty-Portable-Steam-Cleaner-MC1275/10064669 $140 at Home Depot, and it will clean anything with plain water, including super greasy chains, wheels, tires, the whole bike Then dry the bike with air, such as this blower - www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=35607996 Then you will not waste money on expensive cleaners
Hey Briant hows it going bro ... I’m looking for something I can use on a cbr1000 matte black and I’ve been kinda lost on what to use to wash it or something like that sc1 or speed wax in between washes .. would the bio wash work also ? or other products you recommend on any matte finish from factory colors. Thanks
I have been using the Speedwax on our matte finish helmets and it does a great job. No reason I can think of not to use the Biowash to clean the bike. If you are concerned use a little on a test area. - Van
Hi Brian , I own 2018 ducati monster I wash with a hose every 2 or 3 weeks as its collect dust and road grim will washing with hose effect the bike Thanks
It is always a good idea to clean and lube the chain after you wash the bike IMO. If you have a chain clean brush and chemicals it only takes a couple extra minutes to do this. I recommend cleaning the chain before you wash the bike and lubing the chain after you have the bike washed and dried. - Van
Agreed, but it's my go to 13k miles on the chain too lol, but hey is there a milage you recommend for chain replacement or just when it's stretched out of spec on the swingarm
0:24 I been wanting a video like this from someone see what I am and not doing right 4:05 i don't normally dry it i leave it dry in the sun and when its dry all the dirt it gone and somethings leave water marks on the bike but i am up to the clean and wax step which cleans the water marks and waxs the bike should so with that said should I dry it even though there is a wax job coming up? 11:20 I invested in a grease ninja should look into one I love mine no drops on the floor and no lube on the bike also I find the wheels the hardest I even have a cleaner just for the wheels
waste money on goofy products, or clean your bike with steam using this - www.homedepot.com/p/McCulloch-Heavy-Duty-Portable-Steam-Cleaner-MC1275/10064669 $140 at Home Depot, and it will clean anything with plain water, including super greasy chains, wheels, tires, the whole bike Then dry the bike with air, such as this blower - www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=35607996 Then you will not waste money on expensive cleaners
Yes Sir the SC1 is amazing on matte finishes. I used it on all of the matte finished parts on the bike. You could use the Speed Wax as well, however the SC1 does a better job on the matte stuff. - Brian Van
waste money on goofy products, or clean your bike with steam using this - www.homedepot.com/p/McCulloch-Heavy-Duty-Portable-Steam-Cleaner-MC1275/10064669 $140 at Home Depot, and it will clean anything with plain water, including super greasy chains, wheels, tires, the whole bike
Brandon Nixon I'll look into it. I was just gonna go in with some fine abrasive paper and polishing compound but seems like a lot of work. Especially on an fz07 where the headers are welded to the cat converter
I've used #0000 steel wool on a electric drill add some compound and they made it so nice I can see my reflection clearly. It's been about a year and they still look just as good
If the bike is really dirty you will need to scrub a bit. I was able to get the R3 super clean without using a sponge and it had been ridden in the rain a couple times. This was the first time the bike had really been washed since it was new. - Brian Van
waste money on goofy products, or clean your bike with steam using this - www.homedepot.com/p/McCulloch-Heavy-Duty-Portable-Steam-Cleaner-MC1275/10064669 $140 at Home Depot, and it will clean anything with plain water, including super greasy chains, wheels, tires, the whole bike
Yes totally safe to use on matte plastics on the bike. We used it on the R3 and while cleaning up our sleds for the winter. Good stuff for sure. - Brian Van
Too many unnecessary products and money. Just use a good car shampoo and brushes and rinse off with a hose then dry off with a chamois and follow up with a good body wax. Take your time and you'll have a clean machine!
Like anything there is always another way. That said I feel we did a good job with this project. Car wash soap will not get your chain cleaned lubed nor will it get all the heavy dirt and grime off the wheels. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear the title is "how to clean your motorcycle" not "how to lube your chain". That would be a part of everyday maintainance, and while it's not unrelated its not the title subject of the video!...plus, I have no trouble getting wheel grime off using a good car shampoo and a brush/Mitt! ( I did say a 'Good' Car shampoo!)
If you take proper care of your bike you need a chain clean kit as well as other cleaners for other areas of the bike. No one world order conspiracy here man, just showing you what we do to keep our bikes clean. - Van
We trust your judgment and opinions Van. Appreciate everything I've learned over the many years of watching. You never let me down. I don't see you as a salesman but rather the great researcher
Thank you for watching and the kind words. My intent is to share what I have learned and hope that is enough to earn your business. - Van
Hey man I just want to say I enjoy all of your videos, very informative, honest and detailed. Please keep making them! 🤙
Not long had a 2003 gsxr600 needs a lot of work but yours videos help out a lot I like your style do things da professional way appreciate it! Thanks! Peace!
Happy to help out and enjoy your bike! - Van
Good info for a new rider, thanks man!
You are welcome and thank you for watching! - Van
Thank you so much for the video! The Maxima products are great! I ordered everything from STG and always get great service!!!!
You are welcome and thank you for choosing STG my friend! - Brian Van
Sportbike Track Gear Thank you!!!!!
Thanks for order! - Van
Thanks for making this informative video review 👍🏻
You are welcome and thank you for watching! - Van
These products work well, but I've found that the Dupont Motorcycle Showroom Shine and a handful of microfiber towels works even better. It's safe for pretty much every surface (except the seat), the teflon in it keeps things from sticking which makes it easier to clean the next time, I get no water spots on my black wheels like I used to, I use it on my helmet and visor... Plus it's cheap and I only have one product to use, I haven't used water in a few thousand miles and my bike still looks brand new. I do still use the Maxima chain products
Thanks for sharing. I have started using some Chemical Guys products on my 76 Trans Am and I have to say that is also some excellent stuff. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear I've heard good things about their products but haven't ever used them. Badass car, btw!
I've been using S-100 products for years & wasn't aware that Maxima made all those products. I'll have to give them a try them. I really like that Air blower. I've been using a leaf blower for years which is better than nothing.
Great vid. Probably should’ve mentioned that people shouldn’t get silicone based sprays anywhere near the tyres. Don’t ask me how I know this...
If someone is not smart enough to not spray that shit on their tires maybe they need to learn the hard way? - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear Fair call. In my case I wasn’t using it ON the tyres...airborne particles can work miracles...😂🤦♂️
Maxima products are awesome, I use/d them all. Love the blue can of chain cleaner, and their silver can of chain guard. Also, they're biowash works really good, and smells GREAT!
I agree, Maxima makes some of the best moto chemicals out there for sure. - Van
Why wouldn’t you use the MPPL to remove water/moisture from the chain after you wash the bike and hose it down? Using the MPPL and then spraying the bike down seems counter productive.
The MPPL will make the water just shed off the chain. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear ah, there is a method to the madness! Thank you.
Hi Brian, where does pressure washing fit into your regimen? Do you pressure wash bikes? Or, is it okay to do so? What precautions should be taken? Thanks!
I do not pressure wash the bikes at all. If we have a bad crash with a lot of dirt we will use a hose and dry it with an air gun. - Van
11 people think Van is not helpful. I think that's ridiculous lol. Van, literally is the man. So far all I do is spray my bike with matte paint cleaner from chemical guys and wipe it down. My bike luckily never gets crazy dirty
I use a leafblower
I didnt realize that it was that deep of a process...i thought it was traditional soap and water
Depends on how you like to do it. I try not to use a hose on the bike unless it has been is a very dirty crash. - Van
Hey Brian, the Maxima Chain Wax isn't white. I personally use these products and their great. The Chain Wax is a honey colored it's very clear and really doesn't add any color to the chain.
Fair enough but it is does not get that crystal clear result that I prefer. Both products are excellent IMO, hard to go wrong either way. Thanks for sharing. - Brian Van
Ummm I applied MPPL and maxima chain wax and Idk if wax is like this but my chain after 3-4 hours of drying is still wet/oily am I doing something wrong??? Cause I heard maxima wax is suppose to dry up and become a thin film of wax
Eeeeehhhhh I guess. I've been using Meguiar's gold class car wash with just a lambswool mitt and chamois for years. Bike gleams like new.
waste money on goofy products, or clean your bike with steam using this - www.homedepot.com/p/McCulloch-Heavy-Duty-Portable-Steam-Cleaner-MC1275/10064669
$140 at Home Depot, and it will clean anything with plain water, including super greasy chains, wheels, tires, the whole bike
Ohhh, that brush is pretty. To hell with my grunge brush always breaking!
no brush needed - waste money on goofy products, or clean your bike with steam using this - www.homedepot.com/p/McCulloch-Heavy-Duty-Portable-Steam-Cleaner-MC1275/10064669
$140 at Home Depot, and it will clean anything with plain water, including super greasy chains, wheels, tires, the whole bike
Then dry the bike with air, such as this blower - www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=35607996 Then you will not waste money on expensive cleaners
Can the bio wash go on the brakes?
enjoyed the video!
Thank you for watching! - Van
What do you think about nano coating bikes?
I am not familiar with that process at all. - Van
Hey Briant hows it going bro ... I’m looking for something I can use on a cbr1000 matte black and I’ve been kinda lost on what to use to wash it or something like that sc1 or speed wax in between washes .. would the bio wash work also ? or other products you recommend on any matte finish from factory colors. Thanks
I have been using the Speedwax on our matte finish helmets and it does a great job. No reason I can think of not to use the Biowash to clean the bike. If you are concerned use a little on a test area. - Van
Sportbike Track Gear for sure thanks man ima give the speedwax and bio wash a try
Hi Brian , I own 2018 ducati monster I wash with a hose every 2 or 3 weeks as its collect dust and road grim will washing with hose effect the bike
Thanks
No, you are good to go Give the Maxima Biowash a shot, works very well. www.sportbiketrackgear.com/maxima-bio-wash-all-purpose-cleaner/
@@sportbiketrackgear thanks for quick response, I have another question if I used a foam wash do I need to lubricate the chain after washing off
It is always a good idea to clean and lube the chain after you wash the bike IMO. If you have a chain clean brush and chemicals it only takes a couple extra minutes to do this. I recommend cleaning the chain before you wash the bike and lubing the chain after you have the bike washed and dried. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear thanks again van for your assistance and great videos
Cain wax is a yellowish gold color
Either way the translucent looks better for sure. - Brian Van
Agreed, but it's my go to 13k miles on the chain too lol, but hey is there a milage you recommend for chain replacement or just when it's stretched out of spec on the swingarm
0:24 I been wanting a video like this from someone see what I am and not doing right
4:05 i don't normally dry it i leave it dry in the sun and when its dry all the dirt it gone and somethings leave water marks on the bike but i am up to the clean and wax step which cleans the water marks and waxs the bike should so with that said should I dry it even though there is a wax job coming up?
11:20 I invested in a grease ninja should look into one I love mine no drops on the floor and no lube on the bike
also I find the wheels the hardest I even have a cleaner just for the wheels
waste money on goofy products, or clean your bike with steam using this - www.homedepot.com/p/McCulloch-Heavy-Duty-Portable-Steam-Cleaner-MC1275/10064669
$140 at Home Depot, and it will clean anything with plain water, including super greasy chains, wheels, tires, the whole bike
Then dry the bike with air, such as this blower - www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=35607996 Then you will not waste money on expensive cleaners
Great video, do these products work the same for a matte finish bike ?
Yes Sir the SC1 is amazing on matte finishes. I used it on all of the matte finished parts on the bike. You could use the Speed Wax as well, however the SC1 does a better job on the matte stuff. - Brian Van
waste money on goofy products, or clean your bike with steam using this - www.homedepot.com/p/McCulloch-Heavy-Duty-Portable-Steam-Cleaner-MC1275/10064669
$140 at Home Depot, and it will clean anything with plain water, including super greasy chains, wheels, tires, the whole bike
Any tricks to make the header pipes shiny again?
They sell specific exhaust cleaners, just note that they are extremely acidic and can damage just about anything they touch.
Brandon Nixon I'll look into it. I was just gonna go in with some fine abrasive paper and polishing compound but seems like a lot of work. Especially on an fz07 where the headers are welded to the cat converter
I've used #0000 steel wool on a electric drill add some compound and they made it so nice I can see my reflection clearly. It's been about a year and they still look just as good
I use Borla exhaust cleaner, one can last forever
Does the Bio Wash eliminate the need for a sponge or is it that simple you just spray and rinse? I use the brush for the wheels...
If the bike is really dirty you will need to scrub a bit. I was able to get the R3 super clean without using a sponge and it had been ridden in the rain a couple times. This was the first time the bike had really been washed since it was new. - Brian Van
Sportbike Track Gear The biowash is amazing I was able to do two of my cars with it and did not have to use a sponge. I am impressed!!!
Sportbike Track Gear is the biowash safe for matte black?
waste money on goofy products, or clean your bike with steam using this - www.homedepot.com/p/McCulloch-Heavy-Duty-Portable-Steam-Cleaner-MC1275/10064669
$140 at Home Depot, and it will clean anything with plain water, including super greasy chains, wheels, tires, the whole bike
Yes totally safe to use on matte plastics on the bike. We used it on the R3 and while cleaning up our sleds for the winter. Good stuff for sure. - Brian Van
Where do I purchase these products?
www.sportbiketrackgear.com/how-to-clean-your-motorcycle/
We have different kits available, or you can get everything individually.
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Why does this sound like an ad and not a how to
Too many unnecessary products and money. Just use a good car shampoo and brushes and rinse off with a hose then dry off with a chamois and follow up with a good body wax. Take your time and you'll have a clean machine!
Like anything there is always another way. That said I feel we did a good job with this project. Car wash soap will not get your chain cleaned lubed nor will it get all the heavy dirt and grime off the wheels. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear the title is "how to clean your motorcycle" not "how to lube your chain". That would be a part of everyday maintainance, and while it's not unrelated its not the title subject of the video!...plus, I have no trouble getting wheel grime off using a good car shampoo and a brush/Mitt! ( I did say a 'Good' Car shampoo!)
Good grief. Who needs that much crap to clean a motorcycle? I hope Maxima is giving you a weekly smoothie and rim job.
If you take proper care of your bike you need a chain clean kit as well as other cleaners for other areas of the bike. No one world order conspiracy here man, just showing you what we do to keep our bikes clean. - Van