+mmdirtyworkz Yes you do if your at the point where you already need too. If you lubed it recently no need to do it again even after you washed your bike, because remember your avoiding your chain area from degreasers etc
hi CanadianRider!! I loved your 899 btw.. this really helped me cuz I want to wash my bike.. btw do you have any suggestion on cleaning burned rubber after you do burnouts? will they took off easy? thanks and ride to california sometimes! :)
Yes you can wash your bike with a shampoo weekly if you like, but there would be no need to reapply the wax weekly. Depending on wax or sealant you use, you have 2-6 months of protection. Now if your washing your car every week, make sure to keep your chain lubed frequently.
I've never washed my sportbike. Like never washed it with a hose like that. That bike might look nice but pull those fairing and look at the hard to get areas and I bet it's all fucked up. My bike is a 04 and looks pretty clean and I don't even do much to clean it. Best thing is to just wipe a bike down with a microfiber after every ride, unless it's really dirty. And for bugs I let a warm towel soak on them for 10-15 minutes to soften them up.
actualy,i have no time to comment, i have a lot of the things to do, i have to wash my bike,clean my house, wash the dishes do the loundry and a little bit of exercise. im sorry i cant comment today,but i realy realy like the video, i will gradualy fallow Those steps. 😂😂😂😂 no comment
Still looking for a definitive guide on this. Everyone does it differently. What about electronics? what do you cover? Many videos say to clean/ lube the chain before washing? WHY? Wont water wash away any lube? Handle bar switches are not waterproof. I know motorcycles are made for rain, but ever take one apart that has some mileage? Dust and dirt gets in there and adding water created mud or more buildup over time. You can never get it all out. Power washing can force water into exposed connectors, causing electrical shorts as well as expedite corrosion or rust...etc. I can go on and on. I like this video, but my brain thinks there has to be a better way to keep a bike clean and preserve its longevity. I liked this video, but as I look to doing my first ever wash on my new (110 miles) motorcycle (my first bike ever), I'm looking for clear and concise answers.
I haven't washed a bike with anything but a light spray cleaner (Meguire's EZ clean) and a microfiber cloth, or a plastic razor and a citrus cleaner for the really stuck on stuff. I haven't put water on a bike in over 10 years, and if I do end up in a rain situation, I take the wheels off and clean the hubs and use chain cleaner and apply fresh lube to both the axles and the chain/sprockets. But maybe I'm a bit too obsessive, idk.
NEVER EVER use a power or orbital polisher EVER, why ? because no mater how good you wash is if you get a bit of grit on the pad there WILL be a shit load of damage caused to the paint well before you realise it , ONLY ever polish along the line of the panel and doing so you will not end up with swirl marks .
It's generally not considered a good idea to use a pressure washer on bikes. At least not a powerful one. They have been known to break seals and get water into the electronics and places you really don't want water. Apart from that, the safety aspect and separating what brushes you use is a good mention. Had I not watched this I likely would've made that mistake by just trying to wring them out each time😅
Thank you :) I am a part time professional detailer so I do know a thing or two about proper washing techniques, as much as motorcycles, detailing is another one of my hobbies :) I wish I could talk more about paint correction etc, and I may, but it would be out of the scope for this channel! * thinking about it, maybe I will make a video specifically for motorcycles :)
Haha I think we would be friends then! I also detail on the side and use a PC 7424. I keep my evo flawless, but the speed triple is black and we all know how black is to maintain, plus I have no idea how much clear coat triumph used on that thing. So correcting on my bike isn't my top priority. I know what you mean though, most motorcyclist aren't as OCD about paint as long as the bike is running haha. Whereas for me, that shit haunts me in my dreams
I'm watching this video to learn how to properly wash my first and new bike. It makes me kind of unease to start pouring water over my bike I can't stop thinking about rust and stuff.
Don't worry about that. These bikes are all designed with rain in mind so you can put your fears to rest :-) just make sure when using a pressure washer do not go on 0° points and point it at any of your electronics
is there any way to wash a motorcycle/scooter without using water. Basically, is there any dry washing machine for two wheelers? please someone suggest.
Good video, just a little hesitant on putting rim cleaner on a tire. I thought rim cleaners were very caustic and can easily damage or leave the tire surface with not as much traction
Wow brotha, it looks cold. I can see the "cold breath" in the video when you are brushing (cleaning) the front brakes. Thank you for the tips how to wash my motorcycle. I wasn't sure if I could spray soap completely over the bike but I see it doesn't hurt at all and i actually a must! Thanks again bro...awesome Ducati!
The reason i know about this is from personal experience... I used a pressure washer. I had an issue with my starter... Turns out it was the starter switch. Comment from kawasaki engineer when he found out i was using a jet washer was.. *dont use a jet washer you can force water where you don't want it* also the waxes within the washes depending on what type of wash you use can lubricate the disks. So try to keep as much off your disks as possible.. PERIOD!! granted over a short while it will burn off. But hey every time you have to make an emergency stop doesn't wait until your brakes have recovered.. It might just happen before your brakes have managed to flash off the deposits... Also you say you are a professional detailer.. You are showing and advising people how to use the tools of your profession.. Something you are trained in and experienced in using. In the wrong hands and trust me the majority of people watching your video thinking hey what a great idea ARE the wrong hands. Would you let a person wbo has never used a powered paint buffer loose on your ducati after only watching your video... Erm no i suspect not. And the same goes for jet washing.. Some idiot watching your vid will likely jet wash at full throttle forcing water where it shouldn't... I am an engineer for a living not a professional detailer, on that bike you know about paint and Polish, i know about the rest of it.... Ummm i also train and write training and safety procedures for a living. Before explaining how the correct way is to wash your bike during this you should explain that you are professionally trained in the use of a hand buffing machine and you don't recommend using one unless trained... You should show how to use cloths, that way unless you're a complete idiot you wont damage your bike. Etc etc and so on. Without sounding like a hypocrite i also still jet wash my bike... But on low power and i pick and choose where i aim it, i also bag up my switch gear. I also bag my disks. I still clean them after, you should explain in your vid similar, dont jet wash Electrics, joints on the bike, bearings, rotating and moving parts, etc etc, you might think that's obvious to you but it wont be to others, your bike is designed to repel inclement weather yes.. But not water that has the potential to be forced at it ovet 100 psi. (you know where i am coming from) I agree with getting as much water on your bike as possible to remove any grit as you will not be happy if it looks like zorro had been let loose on yout paintwork.. Dont get me wrong i enjoy your vids, i am subscribed. But i dont agree with your video saying this is the correct way to wash your bike... Simply because of the tools you are using... It might be the correct way for a professional detailer trained and experienced but its not the correct way for the average joe, simply because after investing in buffer then wrecking his paint with it he will wish he hadn't seen your video but by then its too late. This is the only issue for me. Other than that i really do enjoy your channel.
+Alan Roberts right and I appreciate what you're saying and I am glad that your subscriber and that you enjoyed the videos but I think we might have a little disconnect in our opinions. I made this video under the assumption not the average Joe is not watching TH-cam videos and getting other sources of information on how to Simply wash a motorcycle. My assumption is the people that are searching up on TH-cam how to wash their motorcycle want to do it the proper way which this video says in the title. This is the proper / professional way. Now I agree you have to be very careful with the pressure washer and I state that in the video. But I have used the pressure washer on countless of Motorcycles Cars Etc and never faced the problem when used with caution. I do agree I should put a disclaimer to be extremely careful using a dual action power machine. I do have a separate video which I'm sure you are aware of on how to properly polish your motorcycle or car. Thank you for the passionate comments at least we are having good discussion :-)
There's something so relaxing about this video lol. I use Honda Polish but noting gets everything nearly as good as good Ole soap and water. the Honda Polish I use is for touch ups in between washes.
yea. but still.. one thing was lacking. and that was.. exhaust.. rest. the info was awesomely useful.. .. .. .. and preety much cool just because of ur hair cut... and was that time winter when u were washing ur bike..??
The only thing i dissagree with is using any kind of cleaner on the tires as i could make the tires slippery. I myself get my bike detailed in burlington at KDetailPlus as they use zero chemicals only micro fiber towls and steam. I recommend at the end of the riding season to stop by this place as steam can clean places that just ordinary soap and water cannot get.
The engine of my bike is really dirty and i wonder how i can wash it properly without removing the parts. I have a ninja 300, most of the engine is covered wich makes it really hard for me to wash it.
Buddy who has that kind of time to wash rinse repeat buff Also not everyone has a garage to do this and not all have needed or necessary brushes cleaners or girlfriends who leave guys alone long enough for us guys to do their guy thing on their bikes etc... Or pressure washers some of us are not as lucky to have all these privileges but hey good for you
why? do things from the rest of the universe halt at the borders of India, or is it that you are letting everyone know your from india and have a CBR fireblade, we dont give a donald duck.
depending on your bike and how exposed your chain is you may want to go ahead and apply some lube after the washing process. in this case here I did not but depending on if your chain is dry and stripped of its Loop you may need to re lube Lube your chain :) *text to speech forgive me for the typos
thank God I don't love my bike that much. a car wash once in awhile with a few 5 minute rub downs with a wet rag to get the bugs off. must be a Ducati thing
+Ralph Bundersnatch Hahaha hey Ralph whatever works for you :) I can assure you it's not a Ducati thing but I think more for the people with cleaning OCD !!
+Lidnley Carmona Hey Lidnley few of my friends also had the same question. As long as you're keeping your good distance from the motorcycle and are not using a pinpoint pressure setting and instead using the fan setting you will be fine. Again just mentally avoid spraying directly at any intakes xcetera. Treat the pressure washer in your scenario as a way to Simply pre-soak the bike instead of pressure washing.
You shouldn't use a pressure washer. Water under pressure can get into areas that stuff your bike. Just use some elbow grease for removing built up dirt.
hello man i live in a very muddy area it oftens rain here my air intake gets caked up mud most of the time any suggestions should i pressure wash it or wash it manually with tooth brush ??
Hey welcome to the channel! I would actually highly suggest you always try to pressure wash as much of the dirt and grime off as possible before touching it with any brush or mitt. Though once you've done that yes a brush and a mitt is the next step just be cautious not to rub so much of that mud and dirt into the paint 👍
Great "how to" video! I ride year round and live in Ohio so I'm riding in rain, some snow and sometimes a mix of road salt and chemicals. I'm not interested in "best" appearance during the winter, but I am interested in knowing your thoughts about the best way to wash and prevent corrosion when the weather isn't great. I'm also wondering what you think the best way to remove light corrosion is? I have very small amounts of corrosion on the brake rotors, on the exhaust and the rear sprocket. Thanks for any ideas your have!
I know this is a very late reply, but I highly recommend ACF-50 or similar products to anyone who reads this and thinks about how to prevent corrosion. You can apply them in a mist (cover the brakes and wheels first!) and you will get excellent protection against salt and other corrosive agents. Some people don't even bother to wash the bike and just apply ACF-50 (or again some other product) and their bikes are rust-free...
Very beautiful Ducati bro but i was wondering if you know of any high quality and motorbike friendly foam cannon solutions as i don't want to harm my bike or paint or the components it's a Yamaha MT-07/FZ-07 " naked bike "
Your very welcome and I know I'm not really meant to use powerful washers that's why I would of got a very low powered washer or even a hand pump washer to try and help me get off as much dust and muck off my paint before I rub agents it. Okay I'll make sure to take notes from your advice. Thank you very much Bro. Safe riding
Nice bikes BTW, pity that you can only ride them approx 4 months of the yr? BTW here in the UK I use a product called wash n wax so you dont have to wax the bike. Its done automatically
+Ben thanks Ben! Actually we can ride usually start of April until November ! 8 months :) which product is that ? There are washes that have wax in it, but it doesn't compare to a real full wax
+Canadian Rider Really 8 months? Wow. I thought you guys had very long winters. I ride daily on my commute when I am in London on my trusty 1997 Cb 250 in all weather. I have in recent years started to collect/ save 1970s Hondas from being converted to café racers. Have 10 in my collection so far plus my first bike a BMW K75s. ;) Comma / Triple wax wash and go.Seems to do a good job. I use washmatic brush system to wash the bike. Only needs 1 bucket of water and the bucket/water stays clean due to the simple one way valve ....
Hey Mimo thanks for the compliments and thanks for coming on the channel! The wax used here is a carnuba based wax you can find at most department stores, Meguiars Gold Class Wax
Umm. The correct way in your opinion.. I certainly won't dislike but... Jet washing is ok providing you keep the pressure down.. You wouldn't jet wash under your car bonnet for the same reason you wouldn't jet wash your bike... Electrics... And possibly forcing water where you don't want it.. You should at least bag your switch gear... Jet washing that can cause it to fail. And as for recommending to use a powered buffer on a motorcycle are you nuts? Get some elbow grease and do it the hard way.. One slip or moment of distraction and the backup pad of that buffer will wreck your paintwork or something else. And back to polishing.. Micro fibre cloth per section of bike then put that in the dirty bag to be washed. Use several cloths to buff just in case you do pick up a bit of grit. And how about using brake cleaner on the disks to clean off the additives that was in the washing solution, those additives reduce the performance of your brakes. I wouldn't want you washing my bike...
+Alan Roberts an electric pressure washer at that distance and at that spread with a PSI of roughly 1600 or even 2000 will not cause any damage to your electronics. Most motorcycles are built knowing the fact that they made get caught in inclement weather. I am also a professional detailer. Using this Porter-Cable dual action polisher it is almost impossible to cause any damage to your fairings paint work. Dual action polishers are not dangerous even in novice hands like rotary polishers. Using your hands to polish your paint is like cutting your grass with scissors. I don't want to come off rude but I think you need to brush up on some of your knowledge on polishing and paint work especially with new products. Also the performance of your brakes will not degrade do to any leftover residue from car wash soap. Whatever possible residue remains will literally flash off instantly in the first few brake actuations.
I was told that u can't wash a bike like that because u take a chance of parts rusting up that the way to wash a bike is with a damp rag n wipe it down is this true?
+Roberto Martinez not true. Bikes by Nature were designed to withstand the rain. Unless you have some kind of kit motorcycle. Most bikes that you can buy from a dealership right now will not rust up simply by washing it with water.
Hey I've got a KTM duke 125. Do you think that waxing the plastic tank make sense? Or I will just lose my time and have no better result then washing it normally?
Ok, one, washing the bike in the garage? Ahh, no, not for me. Two, pressure washer? Holy shit why? Ok for a dirtbike or quad you spent all day running through mud. Too much for a nicely painted street bike. Also, a pressure washer can work water into places you don’t want it, sealed bearings, etc.
Hey great videos first off.. I have a full carbon fiber zx10r and was wondering if you could do a video on how to apply the best protective coating type for a motorcycle like ceramic coating or whatever
You like going ahead don't you? The frequent repitition of those word slightly bothered me, other than that, nice video! And you should've notes not to point the pressured water at seals and sensitive areas.
Very professional video. Picked up a tip on the grunge guard. However, the video lacks substance, basic. The bike was already clean. I commute 24k each year, and after a ride does not look like the initial condition of your steed, no effectiveness. As far as waxing, where? Removal of seat or any items to get at the paint not exposed? Residual wax removal from other portions not needing a polish or wax? Difference in polish and wax? Fairing removal? What is and is not waxed? Still a smooth video; just lacks real substance. It is more of a showcase of what is spent than real technique. Lovely bike though. Ahhh, that was what you were hunting. Sorry, just don't fit in the big money I got this and that demographic soaking up the rays. Still very professional and smooth. Just add some meat.
Hey brother I definitely could go deeper but then this video would have went for ages :) I will make another video that goes into the technical and deep stuff soon then :)
It's over kill to go and use a dual action to wax. Wax is a protective component, not an abrasive one... so no need to use a DA on the process of waxing.
Not sure if you will respond to this because its a pretty old video but i thought it was worth a try. I just got my first bike and i wanted to ask if there are areas of the bike that i should be avoiding from getting wet or washing?
Hey Nasir welcome to the channel man! I would recommend making sure if it's an older bike you be careful around the wiring or any exposed wiring and for any bike around the chain especially if it has just been lubed. most new modern bikes you don't need to worry about too much anything important will be covered and sealed from water. General rule don't point a pressure washer to close to anything
holly fuck...was already clean before washing....nvm.. nice bike fam
rhyno roy "fam" lol such a stupid fucking phrase
new rider here. it sucks that I have to watch a video on how to wash a bike haha. I learned a lot though. Great video!
Hey brother, I did the same thing when I first got into it. At least you care enough to research :)! Welcome to the channel :)!
I thought that right away he's in his garage then I got jealous because it was that clean in the garage. OCD for sure.
I am the king of OCD you are correct :-)
I just washed it, and started watching tutorials for some tricks!
Why does it suck? You have to learn at sometime if your a responsible owner that cares about your bike.
Lol it’s funny how he casually pulls out all this fancy supplies that nobody has .. nice video bro and nice bike
Do you really need to type "lol"???
@@malbig2344 oh boomer boomer boomer... if only you knew how "teens" msg each other these days.. your old school bruhhhh
@@venomdank965 YEP. no idiot "lol" from me, canny stand it.
@@malbig2344 lulz
@@malbig2344 lel
is anyone else bothered that it's in the garage
why :(?
I guess I'm just used to washing outside. And for some reason water in the garage bothers me lol. Nice work and vid though for sure!
Actually youre suppose to apply wax under shade but yeah you can wash outside and later wax the surface later under shade.
@@gametabulas with the proper wax you can do it in direct sunlight. Look up Greenways Car Care Products if you don't believe me
Smarter to work in the shade, if you like your paint atleast.
Tyre wash ? wtf, why ? :D
1:32, I'm not wasting my time cleaning the rubber, that kind of sounds stupid to clean them..!
Anyway, rest of the video is good.
Thanks.
it is good to at least scrub the side of the rubber where the chain is since chain lube and other things may have been sprayed there
It also helps to check for blemishes on the tyres,(nails,screws or anything that can puncture) and only takes a few more minutes.
Do you lube your chain afterwards?
too bad, no response :(
+mmdirtyworkz Yes you do if your at the point where you already need too. If you lubed it recently no need to do it again even after you washed your bike, because remember your avoiding your chain area from degreasers etc
Soap is a degreaser, no? I would relube it after the bike is dried.
Just be mindful of the chain during your wash and it wont need a relub unless you already needed one to begin with :)
just buy some Lucas oil chain lube spray can! it's great for chain lubricant touching up
Can I directly apply wax to the motorcycle, or first i should polish the motorcycle.. or wax is enough instead of polish
Please reply to me
hi CanadianRider!! I loved your 899 btw.. this really helped me cuz I want to wash my bike.. btw do you have any suggestion on cleaning burned rubber after you do burnouts? will they took off easy? thanks and ride to california sometimes! :)
Hey brother sorry for the late reply was in mexico soaking some sun ! I find a bug and tar remover works best!
Just ride, the road will remove it over time
@@carswithsonduren Good job! Super clean..
this dude watched chrisfix for sure 😂
+Bulat Noname Chris fix is the man :p
Bulat Noname
"Hey guys, Chris fix here, and today I'm gonna show you guys how to install... on the driftstang."
good to know you were inspired by chrisfix, that guy is legit, now youre also legit. so thanks for the vid
you didn't scrub the tires enough...we can still see the chicken strips lol
savage
Manny Tavan The huge chicken strips! Thanks for the vid.
I don’t blame him. That would be an expensive bike to low side
my stummy hurt its a sport bike it’s made to literally corner 🤦♂️
Great video. Thank you. I'm a new bike owner and I was wondering if it's necessary to re-lube the chain every time you wash the bike.
Glad it was helpful welcome to the channel :)
Dear god that's a magnificent looking bike
Thanks brother ✌️
There's nothing to dislike in your video dude
Great Work
Thank you Saddy :) welcome to the channel!
+Canadian Rider if we wash our bike once in a week can we use a shampoo and wax everytime
Yes you can wash your bike with a shampoo weekly if you like, but there would be no need to reapply the wax weekly. Depending on wax or sealant you use, you have 2-6 months of protection. Now if your washing your car every week, make sure to keep your chain lubed frequently.
thanx a lot buddy
Only thing is their not RIMS damn it their fucking wheels
Nice...Thanks, I never thought about using a paint brush for tight areas and small details...brilliant!
I've never washed my sportbike. Like never washed it with a hose like that. That bike might look nice but pull those fairing and look at the hard to get areas and I bet it's all fucked up. My bike is a 04 and looks pretty clean and I don't even do much to clean it. Best thing is to just wipe a bike down with a microfiber after every ride, unless it's really dirty. And for bugs I let a warm towel soak on them for 10-15 minutes to soften them up.
Gonna try this...one of the easier "how to's" on cleaning your bike. Definitely liking the paint brush method! Good vid bro👍🏽
thanks buddy glad you enjoyed and welcome to the channel !
Good vid bro, only thing I would say is, don't rinse if applying foam as it stops the foam from collecting as much dirt
actualy,i have no time to comment,
i have a lot of the things to do,
i have to wash my bike,clean my house, wash the dishes do the loundry and a little bit of exercise.
im sorry i cant comment today,but i realy realy like the video, i will gradualy fallow Those steps.
😂😂😂😂
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Still looking for a definitive guide on this. Everyone does it differently. What about electronics? what do you cover? Many videos say to clean/ lube the chain before washing? WHY? Wont water wash away any lube? Handle bar switches are not waterproof. I know motorcycles are made for rain, but ever take one apart that has some mileage? Dust and dirt gets in there and adding water created mud or more buildup over time. You can never get it all out. Power washing can force water into exposed connectors, causing electrical shorts as well as expedite corrosion or rust...etc. I can go on and on. I like this video, but my brain thinks there has to be a better way to keep a bike clean and preserve its longevity. I liked this video, but as I look to doing my first ever wash on my new (110 miles) motorcycle (my first bike ever), I'm looking for clear and concise answers.
I haven't washed a bike with anything but a light spray cleaner (Meguire's EZ clean) and a microfiber cloth, or a plastic razor and a citrus cleaner for the really stuck on stuff. I haven't put water on a bike in over 10 years, and if I do end up in a rain situation, I take the wheels off and clean the hubs and use chain cleaner and apply fresh lube to both the axles and the chain/sprockets. But maybe I'm a bit too obsessive, idk.
can you wax all the plastics and the windscreen? just got meguires ultimate quik wax but didnt use it yet
NEVER EVER use a power or orbital polisher EVER, why ? because no mater how good you wash is if you get a bit of grit on the pad there WILL be a shit load of damage caused to the paint well before you realise it , ONLY ever polish along the line of the panel and doing so you will not end up with swirl marks .
Had to dislike this video... It didn't start with a shitty motovlog like every other TH-camr. (Sarcasm if not obvious)
It's generally not considered a good idea to use a pressure washer on bikes. At least not a powerful one. They have been known to break seals and get water into the electronics and places you really don't want water. Apart from that, the safety aspect and separating what brushes you use is a good mention. Had I not watched this I likely would've made that mistake by just trying to wring them out each time😅
Finally, someone that does the 2 bucket method and doesn't use the rape brush at a spray and wash booth. Good work with a good choice of products!
Thank you :) I am a part time professional detailer so I do know a thing or two about proper washing techniques, as much as motorcycles, detailing is another one of my hobbies :) I wish I could talk more about paint correction etc, and I may, but it would be out of the scope for this channel! * thinking about it, maybe I will make a video specifically for motorcycles :)
Haha I think we would be friends then! I also detail on the side and use a PC 7424. I keep my evo flawless, but the speed triple is black and we all know how black is to maintain, plus I have no idea how much clear coat triumph used on that thing. So correcting on my bike isn't my top priority. I know what you mean though, most motorcyclist aren't as OCD about paint as long as the bike is running haha. Whereas for me, that shit haunts me in my dreams
I definitely understand, plus being on the bike physically you always introduce possible scratches or swirls.
What soap are you using for the microfiber clothe? The same as the pre soak? What brand?
I'm watching this video to learn how to properly wash my first and new bike. It makes me kind of unease to start pouring water over my bike I can't stop thinking about rust and stuff.
Don't worry about that. These bikes are all designed with rain in mind so you can put your fears to rest :-) just make sure when using a pressure washer do not go on 0° points and point it at any of your electronics
is there any way to wash a motorcycle/scooter without using water. Basically, is there any dry washing machine for two wheelers? please someone suggest.
you should put your bike on a bikestand wen washing it like that to get the rear wheel
+BIKE GEARS Definetly would have helped BIKE GEARS thanks for the tip! Cant wait until we can ride!
I would never recommend washing your tires if u plan to ride after wash. Besides, there's no benefit to washing ur tires
1:21 what rim cleaner? the bottle doesn't match the Griot's Garage cleaner you posted in the description
Why didn't you clay bar, before machine waxing?
really this doesnt work for white rims that easy with just an brush
Good video, just a little hesitant on putting rim cleaner on a tire. I thought rim cleaners were very caustic and can easily damage or leave the tire surface with not as much traction
+Jordan Fournier hey Jordan if your worried use a acid free rim cleaner :)
great bike, little overkill to machine wax the bike, use your hands
do you think it's best to wash and detail with a paddock stand ?
Absolutely yes
@@carswithsonduren I'm just about to do my Ducati 749 R
Very nice :) beautiful bike
nice video brother i like this video hii
Oh dear .... Never ever ever ever use a pressure washer on a motorcycle .. what a pudding
Wow brotha, it looks cold. I can see the "cold breath" in the video when you are brushing (cleaning) the front brakes. Thank you for the tips how to wash my motorcycle. I wasn't sure if I could spray soap completely over the bike but I see it doesn't hurt at all and i actually a must! Thanks again bro...awesome Ducati!
Nate Ellenberger no worries brother thanks for watching:)
bike still wet when he waxing even after complete it the wash
If we laminate our bike then i think we don't need enough caring of colour?
The reason i know about this is from personal experience... I used a pressure washer. I had an issue with my starter... Turns out it was the starter switch. Comment from kawasaki engineer when he found out i was using a jet washer was.. *dont use a jet washer you can force water where you don't want it* also the waxes within the washes depending on what type of wash you use can lubricate the disks. So try to keep as much off your disks as possible.. PERIOD!! granted over a short while it will burn off. But hey every time you have to make an emergency stop doesn't wait until your brakes have recovered.. It might just happen before your brakes have managed to flash off the deposits... Also you say you are a professional detailer.. You are showing and advising people how to use the tools of your profession.. Something you are trained in and experienced in using. In the wrong hands and trust me the majority of people watching your video thinking hey what a great idea ARE the wrong hands. Would you let a person wbo has never used a powered paint buffer loose on your ducati after only watching your video... Erm no i suspect not. And the same goes for jet washing.. Some idiot watching your vid will likely jet wash at full throttle forcing water where it shouldn't... I am an engineer for a living not a professional detailer, on that bike you know about paint and Polish, i know about the rest of it.... Ummm i also train and write training and safety procedures for a living. Before explaining how the correct way is to wash your bike during this you should explain that you are professionally trained in the use of a hand buffing machine and you don't recommend using one unless trained... You should show how to use cloths, that way unless you're a complete idiot you wont damage your bike. Etc etc and so on. Without sounding like a hypocrite i also still jet wash my bike... But on low power and i pick and choose where i aim it, i also bag up my switch gear. I also bag my disks. I still clean them after, you should explain in your vid similar, dont jet wash Electrics, joints on the bike, bearings, rotating and moving parts, etc etc, you might think that's obvious to you but it wont be to others, your bike is designed to repel inclement weather yes.. But not water that has the potential to be forced at it ovet 100 psi. (you know where i am coming from) I agree with getting as much water on your bike as possible to remove any grit as you will not be happy if it looks like zorro had been let loose on yout paintwork.. Dont get me wrong i enjoy your vids, i am subscribed. But i dont agree with your video saying this is the correct way to wash your bike... Simply because of the tools you are using... It might be the correct way for a professional detailer trained and experienced but its not the correct way for the average joe, simply because after investing in buffer then wrecking his paint with it he will wish he hadn't seen your video but by then its too late. This is the only issue for me. Other than that i really do enjoy your channel.
+Alan Roberts right and I appreciate what you're saying and I am glad that your subscriber and that you enjoyed the videos but I think we might have a little disconnect in our opinions. I made this video under the assumption not the average Joe is not watching TH-cam videos and getting other sources of information on how to Simply wash a motorcycle. My assumption is the people that are searching up on TH-cam how to wash their motorcycle want to do it the proper way which this video says in the title. This is the proper / professional way. Now I agree you have to be very careful with the pressure washer and I state that in the video. But I have used the pressure washer on countless of Motorcycles Cars Etc and never faced the problem when used with caution. I do agree I should put a disclaimer to be extremely careful using a dual action power machine. I do have a separate video which I'm sure you are aware of on how to properly polish your motorcycle or car. Thank you for the passionate comments at least we are having good discussion :-)
Every time I pressure wash my Ducati it won’t start up the next day
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very nice video. Did you use wax on non painted black parts? My bike fairings is covered with stickers (ninja300), what products to be used on it ?
Yes I do as well! Use a wax for anything painted with clear coat
Hi bro m from india,pls tell me what I use to shine my bike alloy wheels
There's something so relaxing about this video lol. I use Honda Polish but noting gets everything nearly as good as good Ole soap and water. the Honda Polish I use is for touch ups in between washes.
Nice buddy ,,.....
yea. but still.. one thing was lacking. and that was.. exhaust.. rest. the info was awesomely useful.. .. .. .. and preety much cool just because of ur hair cut... and was that time winter when u were washing ur bike..??
Hey Neil, it was the start of spring :p Well, close enough :P
The only thing i dissagree with is using any kind of cleaner on the tires as i could make the tires slippery. I myself get my bike detailed in burlington at KDetailPlus as they use zero chemicals only micro fiber towls and steam. I recommend at the end of the riding season to stop by this place as steam can clean places that just ordinary soap and water cannot get.
+ll Jermany ll completely get that:-)
The engine of my bike is really dirty and i wonder how i can wash it properly without removing the parts. I have a ninja 300, most of the engine is covered wich makes it really hard for me to wash it.
get a very long boars hair brush to be able to get into the small hard to reach spaces. Use with a all purpose cleaner agitate well and rinse
Buddy who has that kind of time to wash rinse repeat buff
Also not everyone has a garage to do this and not all have needed or necessary brushes cleaners or girlfriends who leave guys alone long enough for us guys to do their guy thing on their bikes etc... Or pressure washers some of us are not as lucky to have all these privileges but hey good for you
LOL I laughed at this. So true I am pretty lucky especially with the gf comment :D
Can i do the same for my CBR Fireblade ?? btw cheer's from India 👍
why? do things from the rest of the universe halt at the borders of India, or is it that you are letting everyone know your from india and have a CBR fireblade, we dont give a donald duck.
Stupid question but... what about the chain? you didn't mention any lubrication step... i wonder then if it is always required
depending on your bike and how exposed your chain is you may want to go ahead and apply some lube after the washing process. in this case here I did not but depending on if your chain is dry and stripped of its Loop you may need to re lube Lube your chain :) *text to speech forgive me for the typos
Never noticed there being a problem with my bike the dirtier it gets
Awesome video, very thorough. About to put my Monster to sleep for the winter and this helped a ton!
Cleaning a clean motorbike
thank God I don't love my bike that much. a car wash once in awhile with a few 5 minute rub downs with a wet rag to get the bugs off. must be a Ducati thing
+Ralph Bundersnatch Hahaha hey Ralph whatever works for you :) I can assure you it's not a Ducati thing but I think more for the people with cleaning OCD !!
what about motorcycles with exposed engines? I read that it's better to avoid having water interacting with the engine itself because it can flood it.
+Lidnley Carmona Hey Lidnley few of my friends also had the same question. As long as you're keeping your good distance from the motorcycle and are not using a pinpoint pressure setting and instead using the fan setting you will be fine. Again just mentally avoid spraying directly at any intakes xcetera. Treat the pressure washer in your scenario as a way to Simply pre-soak the bike instead of pressure washing.
look of bike before washing= look of bike after washing
Great Video! Just a heads up that the link to the specific air blower you're using is no longer working.
Thanks for the heads up homie just fixed it :)
You shouldn't use a pressure washer. Water under pressure can get into areas that stuff your bike. Just use some elbow grease for removing built up dirt.
hello man i live in a very muddy area it oftens rain here my air intake gets caked up mud most of the time any suggestions should i pressure wash it or wash it manually with tooth brush ??
Hey welcome to the channel! I would actually highly suggest you always try to pressure wash as much of the dirt and grime off as possible before touching it with any brush or mitt. Though once you've done that yes a brush and a mitt is the next step just be cautious not to rub so much of that mud and dirt into the paint 👍
Is there anything about washing your bike in this kind of fashion that might cause electrical problems?
+Kevin Jones no just use common sense. Don't use the 0 degree tip and point it at electrical stuff.
Cleans bike with no paddock stand 😂🤔
Stopped watching when you sprayed the rotor
+1 susbcriber
Welcome to the channel my friend!
The proper way to wash your bike! It's not rocket science. If someone needs a video on how to wash their bike, they need to trade it in for a Fiat.
+Chris McIlrath lots of wrong ways you can do it you'd be surprised lots of people don't know :-)
Great "how to" video!
I ride year round and live in Ohio so I'm riding in rain, some snow and sometimes a mix of road salt and chemicals. I'm not interested in "best" appearance during the winter, but I am interested in knowing your thoughts about the best way to wash and prevent corrosion when the weather isn't great. I'm also wondering what you think the best way to remove light corrosion is? I have very small amounts of corrosion on the brake rotors, on the exhaust and the rear sprocket. Thanks for any ideas your have!
giff74 anytime and welcome to the channel!
I know this is a very late reply, but I highly recommend ACF-50 or similar products to anyone who reads this and thinks about how to prevent corrosion. You can apply them in a mist (cover the brakes and wheels first!) and you will get excellent protection against salt and other corrosive agents. Some people don't even bother to wash the bike and just apply ACF-50 (or again some other product) and their bikes are rust-free...
You talk too much plz make video without too much talk
Very beautiful Ducati bro but i was wondering if you know of any high quality and motorbike friendly foam cannon solutions as i don't want to harm my bike or paint or the components it's a Yamaha MT-07/FZ-07 " naked bike "
Hey Brad thanks for the compliments! I would avoid use of a pressure washer and a PH balanced snow foam.
Your very welcome and I know I'm not really meant to use powerful washers that's why I would of got a very low powered washer or even a hand pump washer to try and help me get off as much dust and muck off my paint before I rub agents it. Okay I'll make sure to take notes from your advice. Thank you very much Bro. Safe riding
don't use a jetwash on Your bike guys
Why are you using a machine POLISHER, to apply a WAX?
Because you can use it for wax application as well. Just use a slow setting.
You should really put the back of the bike on a paddock stand when you clean it, its easier to clean the rear wheel that way!!
100% agreed!
Nice bikes BTW, pity that you can only ride them approx 4 months of the yr?
BTW here in the UK I use a product called wash n wax so you dont have to wax the bike. Its done automatically
+Ben thanks Ben! Actually we can ride usually start of April until November ! 8 months :) which product is that ? There are washes that have wax in it, but it doesn't compare to a real full wax
+Canadian Rider
Really 8 months? Wow. I thought you guys had very long winters.
I ride daily on my commute when I am in London on my trusty 1997 Cb 250 in all weather.
I have in recent years started to collect/ save 1970s Hondas from being converted to café racers. Have 10 in my collection so far plus my first bike a BMW K75s. ;)
Comma / Triple wax wash and go.Seems to do a good job. I use washmatic brush system to wash the bike. Only needs 1 bucket of water and the bucket/water stays clean due to the simple one way valve ....
+Ben damn you have 10 bikes in your collection ?! Lucky man to have so many ladies under your whim haha
It feels good to see a good motorcycle being treated so well
just curious i see you're running Michelins. what size are you running in the rear and are you having issues with traction control?
Have had no problems with traction, but I am not a track star, just give her rips on the street!
Exactly how I imagined a Ducati Owner would clean their bike.
Did the same for my Ninja 250 😎
very detailed nice BTW may I know the product name of the wax you used?
Hey Mimo thanks for the compliments and thanks for coming on the channel! The wax used here is a carnuba based wax you can find at most department stores, Meguiars Gold Class Wax
Umm. The correct way in your opinion.. I certainly won't dislike but... Jet washing is ok providing you keep the pressure down.. You wouldn't jet wash under your car bonnet for the same reason you wouldn't jet wash your bike... Electrics... And possibly forcing water where you don't want it.. You should at least bag your switch gear... Jet washing that can cause it to fail. And as for recommending to use a powered buffer on a motorcycle are you nuts? Get some elbow grease and do it the hard way.. One slip or moment of distraction and the backup pad of that buffer will wreck your paintwork or something else. And back to polishing.. Micro fibre cloth per section of bike then put that in the dirty bag to be washed. Use several cloths to buff just in case you do pick up a bit of grit. And how about using brake cleaner on the disks to clean off the additives that was in the washing solution, those additives reduce the performance of your brakes. I wouldn't want you washing my bike...
Alan Roberts you actually think car wash solution residue on your rotors will degrade performance? You don't know what your talking about.
+Alan Roberts an electric pressure washer at that distance and at that spread with a PSI of roughly 1600 or even 2000 will not cause any damage to your electronics. Most motorcycles are built knowing the fact that they made get caught in inclement weather. I am also a professional detailer. Using this Porter-Cable dual action polisher it is almost impossible to cause any damage to your fairings paint work. Dual action polishers are not dangerous even in novice hands like rotary polishers. Using your hands to polish your paint is like cutting your grass with scissors. I don't want to come off rude but I think you need to brush up on some of your knowledge on polishing and paint work especially with new products. Also the performance of your brakes will not degrade do to any leftover residue from car wash soap. Whatever possible residue remains will literally flash off instantly in the first few brake actuations.
I was told that u can't wash a bike like that because u take a chance of parts rusting up that the way to wash a bike is with a damp rag n wipe it down is this true?
+Roberto Martinez not true. Bikes by Nature were designed to withstand the rain. Unless you have some kind of kit motorcycle. Most bikes that you can buy from a dealership right now will not rust up simply by washing it with water.
awesome bike and nice job cleaning it that way, its really helpfull for my future motorcycle! thanks respect
Thanks Gabriel! I am glad to have you on the channel :)
Hey I've got a KTM duke 125.
Do you think that waxing the plastic tank make sense?
Or I will just lose my time and have no better result then washing it normally?
That seems like a lot of work. I just call a guy that comes to my home and does it for me. It looks like show room new every month.
He probably follows these same steps to make yours shine as you say :) Glad though you are keeping the bike minty fresh and clean!
Ok, one, washing the bike in the garage? Ahh, no, not for me. Two, pressure washer? Holy shit why? Ok for a dirtbike or quad you spent all day running through mud. Too much for a nicely painted street bike. Also, a pressure washer can work water into places you don’t want it, sealed bearings, etc.
Hey great videos first off.. I have a full carbon fiber zx10r and was wondering if you could do a video on how to apply the best protective coating type for a motorcycle like ceramic coating or whatever
Great suggestion! I can do something like that soon!
@@carswithsonduren thanks that would be awesome!!!
Why wouldn't you just wash it out side on drive way instead of flooding your garage 🤔
+ciaran kelly I have a drain ;)
WHAT! YOU GUYS WASH YOUR MOTORCYCLE?
You like going ahead don't you? The frequent repitition of those word slightly bothered me, other than that, nice video! And you should've notes not to point the pressured water at seals and sensitive areas.
Cleaning tyres mmmmmmm don't think so
Do you suggest anything product for the seat?
+Liveinsydney nothing specifically just use the shampoo you are using to wash the rest of the bike
Finally I found something professional. You should change title, not just a wash, but a detail ;)
Did Harley Davidson finally purchase Ducati?
+abel romero it's true. What does this mean for Ducati? We will soon find out
Very professional video. Picked up a tip on the grunge guard. However, the video lacks substance, basic. The bike was already clean. I commute 24k each year, and after a ride does not look like the initial condition of your steed, no effectiveness. As far as waxing, where? Removal of seat or any items to get at the paint not exposed? Residual wax removal from other portions not needing a polish or wax? Difference in polish and wax? Fairing removal? What is and is not waxed? Still a smooth video; just lacks real substance. It is more of a showcase of what is spent than real technique. Lovely bike though. Ahhh, that was what you were hunting. Sorry, just don't fit in the big money I got this and that demographic soaking up the rays. Still very professional and smooth. Just add some meat.
Hey brother I definitely could go deeper but then this video would have went for ages :) I will make another video that goes into the technical and deep stuff soon then :)
Canadian Rider Great attitude and will be watching for tips.
+Squirrel glad to have a squirrel as a subscriber 🐿️🐿️
great video! might wanna invest in a paint depth gauge, just so you know where your at, when detailing a vehicle.
+James Carter Thanks James! Do you got a specific one in mind?
It's over kill to go and use a dual action to wax. Wax is a protective component, not an abrasive one... so no need to use a DA on the process of waxing.
I was taught to wax the paint in the direction of airflow over the surface.
Makes no difference
Not sure if you will respond to this because its a pretty old video but i thought it was worth a try. I just got my first bike and i wanted to ask if there are areas of the bike that i should be avoiding from getting wet or washing?
Hey Nasir welcome to the channel man! I would recommend making sure if it's an older bike you be careful around the wiring or any exposed wiring and for any bike around the chain especially if it has just been lubed. most new modern bikes you don't need to worry about too much anything important will be covered and sealed from water. General rule don't point a pressure washer to close to anything
@@carswithsonduren ok thank you that helps a lot
What do you recommend for bikes that have swirl marks? Any product recommendations?
Depending on how bad the swirls are; Meguiars Ultimate Polish or Meguiars Ultimate Compound for deeper swirls and scratches.
+Canadian Rider thank you for your replies. Always appreciate it. Hopefully i can get some of the swirl marks off my bike now