[dascrow]

Have a hot girl helping you

 

[DaveInWoodland]

I almost never use water to wash any of my bikes. Too many places for that to cause problems. Bike Spirit cleaner/polish and Maguiars detail spray is the way I roll. Now if I could only get a girl to do that I'd be golden.

 

[peter mcwilliams]

Spray mist of simple green,,, lite spray with a hose wipe down with towel,,

 

[TrackCage]

Water won't hurt the bike. I've used a hose on every bike I own and they're all still rust free. If they aren't too dirty I'll just wax, but sometimes you need the hose.

 

[bill stuart]

Since I'll probably be the first on the forum to turn in/high side crash in a dirt power slide, spanners,sockets and spares!

 

[CookieKing]

I just knock the dirt off to keep it from turning into mud and ride in the rain. That keeps her pretty clean.

 

[ELVISTO]

S DOC 100, then the hose pipe, then my Air blaster to dry off, Done this to all my bikes over the last ten years, Even my Harley,

 

[baimo]

I really like the blonde accesory

 

[Bill]

Hose no problem at all... for years

 

[NickJ]

Ummm... Yes please.

 

[Orion]

Best way to wash your Scrambler would be to drive it through a car wash

 

[baimo]

That is great

 

[NickJ]

HAHA! I need better rain gear before I try that one!

 

[injidup]

Spray mist of simple green,,, lite spray with a hose wipe down with towel,,

Your comma key seems to be sticking,,,

 

[Cag]

Been using S doc 100 since I saw the tinfoil test. It's the only bike/wheel cleaner that doesn't eat aluminium. Some products just stain Ducati alloy finishes.

Just to feel at one with nature I always wash bikes and cars in rain water. It's my contribution to saving the planet. Every little helps. The other reason is the spotting that is left on paint finishes from our tap water unless you polish after every wash.

 

[Hui]

Been using S doc 100 since I saw the tinfoil test. It's the only bike/wheel cleaner that doesn't eat aluminium. Some products just stain Ducati alloy finishes.

Just to feel at one with nature I always wash bikes and cars in rain water. It's my contribution to saving the planet. Every little helps. The other reason is the spotting that is left on paint finishes from our tap water unless you polish after every wash.

In that case, we're definitely at one with nature here in Scotland, fckn rain !

 

[Xtyling]

In that case, we're definitely at one with nature here in Scotland, fckn rain !

Manila rain is ZEN.

When i get home and out of the rain I do a light rinse over with a hose and dry up anything painted and the cockpit. I usually leave the exhaust and tires for special occasions.

 

[scrambrane]

Hopefully there are no stupid questions...

Having never owned my own bike before I would love any advice - Do's /Don'ts about washing the bike.
Can you just hose the bike down when the engine is cooled?
Are there areas to avoid spraying to protect seals?
Do you spray the bike down at all or just get up in there with wet rags...?


Thanks for any advice.

 

[nola]

I prefer to use a soapy wet rag and wipe everything down, then use a microfiber towel to dry everything off. I don't think you can damage anything if you use a light spray of hose to rinse; however, it is probably not wise to blast water under seat pan and gas tank...really want to avoid wetting down electronic components if possible. Riding in rain is one thing, but high pressure water blasting the engine is totally different.

 

[scowa18]

No stupid questions at all. Here is a link with some useful info. I agree with the OPs first suggestion

Best way to wash your Scrambler Ducati Scrambler Forum