How to Wash your Sportster

Today we're washing my 2017 Iron 883 Sportster. I prefer to use two buckets when washing, one for soap and one for rinsing out the dirt I pick up as I wash.
The products I use are mostly Meguiars as they seem to have the best bang for the buck.
Let me know what products you use!

[@RayRayJr.]

Thanks for the video. Just bought me and the wife a '19 Harley 48. We love it.

[@SamDVgun]

Been looking for that video from so long

[@kidmoto22]

Getting caught up on my vids! Good stuff Brother!

[@MotoRickyRicardo]

heeey and I'm getting caught up on comments lol, thanks for stopping by man.

[@HippoDrones]

Hey Ricky, just watched the Dirty Deez Livecast, awesome to hear your input on there. Gotta say I love your Sportster! :-)

[@MotoRickyRicardo]

Thanks man!

[@alex_rodriguez777]

That’s my favorite color for the Iron 883
Really hoping to find a used one in this color as a 2nd bike

[@bcrypted]

I just got a Sportser as well but I've been afraid to hose it down because of all the buttons (power, gas, honk, etc.) I thought it would mess them up so I just "clean" it with a humid rag, I see you only covered the electrical cords beneath the seat and the air filter, no battery, nothing covered on the engine side, thanks for this video.

[@dadandmad]

Interesting to see. I also start top to bottom and use two buckets with soapy water and water as you do but I’ll be getting a dish brush to get between the fins now I’ve seen your note for sure!
I used to use Maguiars on my car and really like their stuff. I don’t go to the extent of removing the air filter or seat but maybe I’ll start removing the seat for a more thorough clean every now and then, it makes sense. Thanks for sharing dude! Lovely bike you have. 👌

[@MotoRickyRicardo]

dad_and_mad Thanks! I used to leave the seat on but it tends to soak up water and doesn’t drain well, that and I like to clean underneath to keep scratches to a minimum

[@dadandmad]

MotoRickyRicardo I know what you mean, it was especially bad on an seat I used to have with diamond stitching. I like your methods dude and will certainly be adopting a couple of them into my cleaning process!

[@jonnymac8925]

I remove the seat for 2 reasons.
1. To get a better job done.
2. Having a wet seat after cleaning the bike sucks hahaha

[@dadandmad]

@@jonnymac8925 Very true!

[@Mr.McStache]

I try not to wash ultra classy more than 2x a year couple coats or paste. then just stay up on it with quick detailer and speed wax. thanks for showing all the effort and why I avoid it lol

[@MotoRickyRicardo]

lol, I like to keep mine clean when I can, of course its not alotta bike to wash, having to wash a touring model would be quite the task.

[@motogspot]

Wow you certainly go to a lot of effort to wash your bike buddy 😃👍

[@MotoRickyRicardo]

motogspot I like to draw it out a bit yeah lol

[@BlackMountainCycles]

That’s one nice looking sporty, brother. Too many guys think your bike is a d measuring contest. As long as my knees are in the breeze, I’m good to go. My Nightster is on my page, check her out.

[@Lt.ShinySides]

Aaah yes the zip tie finale

[@JoseGutierrez-rr7ej]

Where did you get your bags?

[@silviebattousai1769]

Nice! I like to immediately go for a spin to air dry mine. Have you thought about trading any time soon Rick or are you still happy with your sporty?

[@MotoRickyRicardo]

Thats a good way to do it, I sometimes do that if I'm short on time...when I have alot of time I like to use a leaf blower lol.

[@Malignantt1]

@@MotoRickyRicardo Harley will sell you a $300 HOG blaster. 🤣

[@TheBlueBikeDoyle]

Cool want to do mine

[@MotoRickyRicardo]

The Blue Bike & Doyle lol your bike would take me awhile

[@jackfrostem695]

What grips are thoses?

[@MotoRickyRicardo]

Biltwell Thruster Grips. $20 at most places