Waterless Cleaning

[GalaxyBlue]

Simple Green is what i use... It's cheap and works great!

Also WD-40... That **** does everything!

 

[JimLor]

If I'm not gonna wash the bike I usually use Plexis. Sometimes I clean the windscreen/headlights and then can't stop...not very often, but sometimes.

 

[SkooterG]

Simple Green is what i use... It's cheap and works great!

I would recommend AGAINST Simple Green. Highly alkaline (which is why it cleans well), but that also makes it very corrosive, especially with aluminum.

 

[Bustanut joker]

I've had good luck with Honda's "Spray Cleaner and Polish" in the spray can. B)

+1

Hey buckwheat!

I was "+1" in post #6 above. Get in line. You're mister "+2". You got it?



Sheeesh! People can't count, can't quote correctly............what's a poor admin to do around here?

:unknw:

Hey, at least it keeps ya from jerkin off

:jester:

 

[Chindit]

I've had good success with S100 Detail + Wax.

It does a nice job of cutting grease, bugs, brake dust etc. and and leaves a really good shine. A can lasts more than a year for me.

I used to have a Yellow Honda VTR1000 that really showed grease and brake dust and it worked great on that. It works great on my Galaxy blue FJR, but the results aren't as obvious.

Personally, I'd stay away from any houshold detergents or any type of solvent.

 

[squeezer]

At home I use Aerostich Moto Surface Cleaner -- it's cheap and works great -- and Plexus on the windscreen. On the road, I carry Lemon Pledge wipes and a couple small terry shop towels.

 

[C&C]

+whatever Protect All is some pretty good stuff.

I also use The BOM; works really good as well.

 

[Feejer/Weejer man]

They still make the Honda Cleaner and Polish. They simply will not sell it in California now. My local Honda shop has cases of the stuff.
Plexus cleaner is great too, but I use in mostly on the windscreen..

I never use a hose to clean my bike anyway, and the only water I use is a mixture of Distilled water and a drop or two of Dawn dish detergent that I put in a spray bottle. (Good for getting dried out dead bug parts off windscrreen or fairing)

I use "Sparkle" multi-surface cleaner on the mirrors, and it's supposed to be safe for paint, but I only use it to clean the exhaust pipes.

A bottle of leather cleaner for the seats, and your choice of wax...and that is about it.

As for the wax, I am using this stuff called "Ice" that is a clear liquid that leaves no white powdery residue. Auto Zone sells it.

KM

I just bought a Wee Strom from a Honda/Suzuki dealer in the Bay Area of San Francisco. They had cases of the Honda Spray polish. They had to do something with the delivery method or changed the propellant or something to the sort for the EPA. It is still available with the old label back on it.

 

[warsw]

My Wilber's shock was leaking fluid all over the garage floor, so I pulled it out and sent it back to Klaus for repair. I thought I'd take this opportunity to do some cleaning while I've got it disassembled. The problem is the bike is in the garage and the garage drain doesn't work with the ground frozen. So I'd rather not use any water.
So I'm looking for waterless ideas on cleaning the road splooge and grease off the swingarm area.

I have used a product called "Dri wash'n Guard" for years. It does a great job cleaning any and all areas on your bike. It works at home as well as on the road. The problem with this product is, it is getting real expensive and you can buy it only through a dealer making it a pain to get. I have heard so much good about the Honda Spray Cleaner & Polish; I bought a can (much cheaper) to try out. So far it seem to work ok but I have yet to try it when the bike is really down and dirty. We’ll see.

 

[Bagger]

I've used Simple Green for many years on many different cars and motorcycles .... plus many other things around the hacienda.

I don't wax my vehicles, but use a polymer like BOM or Zaino. SG (at least in the proportions given on their site) won't remove this type of coating. BTW, wax is volatile and will 'evaporate' in a short time. I'm not fond of waxes. But, BTAIM...

Here's some stuff from Simple greens site. I you want to read more check here:

https://badtothebom.com/

BAGGER

 

[bmac]

+1 WD-40 It is great for getting grease off and prevents corrosion to boot. I spray it on all of my engines to keep them clean forever.

 

[squeezer]

I have used a product called "Dri wash'n Guard" for years. It does a great job cleaning any and all areas on your bike. It works at home as well as on the road. The problem with this product is, it is getting real expensive and you can buy it only through a dealer making it a pain to get. I have heard so much good about the Honda Spray Cleaner & Polish; I bought a can (much cheaper) to try out. So far it seem to work ok but I have yet to try it when the bike is really down and dirty. We’ll see.

I've had one bottle of Dri Wash 'n Guard in my life. It really does work very well. The nicest thing about it is the way it buffs up. It's a surprisingly good shine. To call it "real expensive," though, is still an understatement. With shipping, you're up around $50 for a 32 oz. bottle, which is why I never bothered to get bottle # 2. I think it's used a lot by folks who own show cars and need a quick buff when the car in on the line and the judges are coming by.