bike wash and polish for naked bikes
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how do i wash or polish the engine chassis and the swing arm and rims.. etc.. all the metal parts etc. what do i need? and if i use a hose to wash and the water gets into the chain, do i need to lube it or anything?
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Juz make sure that after you have wash your bike, dry it thoroughly coz it wiol leave white spot if you dun do so. Juz use soap with water can liao lah, unless it's tough stain then use a bit of WD40, but make sure hose with lots of water after that coz it's too strong for a cleaning component. For lubing the chain, wait till it's totally dry if not the lub will fly all over to your rims. If can , the best is ride a few rounds and make sure the chain is warm enuff for the lub to stick onto it.Originally posted by subisisniki:how do i wash or polish the engine chassis and the swing arm and rims.. etc.. all the metal parts etc. what do i need? and if i use a hose to wash and the water gets into the chain, do i need to lube it or anything?
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thx for the tip.. how bout autosol? and what do i need to lub my chain? hmmm.. but i think i rather go to workshop since i dont have main standOriginally posted by Nsr150:Juz make sure that after you have wash your bike, dry it thoroughly coz it wiol leave white spot if you dun do so. Juz use soap with water can liao lah, unless it's tough stain then use a bit of WD40, but make sure hose with lots of water after that coz it's too strong for a cleaning component. For lubing the chain, wait till it's totally dry if not the lub will fly all over to your rims. If can , the best is ride a few rounds and make sure the chain is warm enuff for the lub to stick onto it. -
Don't use autosol on bikes! Autosol will remove the protective film that is on your metal!
Once you use it, you must polish like hell every week, and just 1 day under the rain, it starts to rust like hell! Anyone with similar experiences with autosol?
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wat do i use to polish then? and some ofthe metals parts on my bike is rusted as well..
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you can apply a layer of oil on the metal surface after using autosol .Originally posted by octega:Don't use autosol on bikes! Autosol will remove the protective film that is on your metal!
Once you use it, you must polish like hell every week, and just 1 day under the rain, it starts to rust like hell! Anyone with similar experiences with autosol? -
Autosol is for short term use lah, It will look nice after you use it but dun last long. For lubing your chain if you know how to tilt your bike with your side stand then it will be easier to do it on your own. Tilt your bike using your side stand and hold the bike using your right hand. Use your leg to turn the wheel. This is what I do when i'm alone lor. But be careful coz it might be heavy when you not used to holding the bike.Originally posted by subisisniki:thx for the tip.. how bout autosol? and what do i need to lub my chain? hmmm.. but i think i rather go to workshop since i dont have main stand -
my advice is:
1) first to wash, the chain. Use kerosene or diesel or any fancy chain washing cleaner from watever fancy brands, although the former is recommended. After you finish washing the chain with a soft brush and cloth, proceed to ride your bike slowly ard the carpark to fling off the excess kerosene.
2) Proceed to wash your bike top-down. If your swingarm is dirty with the grease and such, use kerosene dapped onto cloth and wipe it off. Rims, swingarms, anything. Use soap to rinse that oily film off. Rinse off all soapy substances with water.
3) Let dry. Proceed to wax the paintwork parts. Let the wax dry up. Here's a dilemma, you wan shine or comfort? If you wan shine, wax your bike under hot sun. Else, do it in shade at ur own comfort. Next proceed to wipe all parts that doesnt need to wax and polish with autosol/brasso for those chrome parts. After polishing the chrome parts, apply a layer of wax for more longer lasting shine. (dun wipe off first). Proceed back to the paintwork waxed, wipe off the wax with a clean soft wiping cloth. After its done, the chrome parts waxed shd be dry too, wipe the wax off too.
4) put under sun for awhile, so the chain dru up easier. When the chain is really dry, apply chainlube/oil and let it rest for some time to allow the wax/oil to settle in on the chain.
5) drool. -
thats sounds like a great way to clean the bile but
wah lau way.. phew.. alot of work man...
i guess alot of us new bike owner main fear is 'cocking up the bike' unintentionally while cleaning...
i used to have a SUZUKI GN125E (my dad bike) anyway i clean that cool retro looking bike (oh yeah GN125 are just so nice to ride man!! i just love it) anyway was cleaning the bike, rince itwith water left it to dry, dont know what the hell i did, after that, canot start the bike!.. with all the chocking and changing spark plug etc...
send to bike shop and $60 later, the bike was ok, was told that the wiring has a short circuit.. and the bike repair person didint even say if it was the washing or not.. he just say short, ask him why.. he cant really bothered to answered, hes busy waiting for me to pay..
so anyway abit of details...
what do u use to clean the bike?
under the block no hose lah, so got to bring a bucket wuth water...
so a bucket of water and ... a sponge and some detergent... enough right?
the kerosene part sound good lah.. but the tilting of the bike.. that must try first lah, a good idea.. but how i wish my bike got main stand lah... why huh bike now no main stand... cut cost huh? -
i use paddock stand, my vtec also no mainstand.Originally posted by visual:thats sounds like a great way to clean the bile but
wah lau way.. phew.. alot of work man...
i guess alot of us new bike owner main fear is 'cocking up the bike' unintentionally while cleaning...
i used to have a SUZUKI GN125E (my dad bike) anyway i clean that cool retro looking bike (oh yeah GN125 are just so nice to ride man!! i just love it) anyway was cleaning the bike, rince itwith water left it to dry, dont know what the hell i did, after that, canot start the bike!.. with all the chocking and changing spark plug etc...
send to bike shop and $60 later, the bike was ok, was told that the wiring has a short circuit.. and the bike repair person didint even say if it was the washing or not.. he just say short, ask him why.. he cant really bothered to answered, hes busy waiting for me to pay..
so anyway abit of details...
what do u use to clean the bike?
under the block no hose lah, so got to bring a bucket wuth water...
so a bucket of water and ... a sponge and some detergent... enough right?
the kerosene part sound good lah.. but the tilting of the bike.. that must try first lah, a good idea.. but how i wish my bike got main stand lah... why huh bike now no main stand... cut cost huh?
5 piece of cloth
1 bucket of water
1 bot kerosene
wax, detergent, brasso & autosol.
i used soapy water wash, then wipe dry with a water absorbing cloth. No use clean water to go over again. (lazy, the wax will get rid of the soap marks anyway). -
den how to kerosen de chain , just pour over de chain or wat......
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what a paddock stand??Originally posted by Duskette:i use paddock stand, my vtec also no mainstand.
hwo much is that?
and yeah.. how do u clean the chain? soak the cloth with kero and then turn the rear wheel?
and any tips for the area around the chain.. for my bike that area is filled with sand and dirt and its kind of hard to reach... cant really see the sand and the dirt but if you look at that angle wah lauuu!! chia lat lah... -
Soft brush. Those used for painting walls, will do. Small ones so u can reach the inside of teh sprocket easier.
dap the brush into the kerosene and brush brush brush. -
The easiest way to apply a liquid to anything is to put it in a spray bottle. You will find that you waste less.
The easiest way to clean a alloy bike frame is to use a car wheel cleaner. The stuff that most people use to clean their alloy wheels on their cars.
It is advisable to try the cleaner on an inconspicious part of the frame first, and remember that wheel cleaner is very strong, so don't leave it on for very long.
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I used to use buckets of water, detergent,etc,etc to clean but I found out, also not safe. Bike is metal and metal will rust. So bike and water don't mix at all. Nowadays, I just make a habit to clean my bike with a dry cloth everyday after used. And wash the cloth every week. Bike looks clean as well. And I used a degrease solution to clean off the chain first and apply a super thick layer of grease on it, everyweek!