Time for my scoots first bath...what products do you use?

[Sporty 650]

The time has come to give my scoot its first bath. This is my first brand new scooter and I'm a little neurotic when it comes to stuff like this. Are there any off the shelf products (cleansers, protectants, etc) you use to help clean? I know a few who use just water to wash their bikes and usually without a hose. I don't like using a hose because I don't want to flood the bike with water. Thanks for you input in advance.

 

[toomuchvinyl]

I asked the same question a while back. Here's a link to that thread - http://www.bmw-scooters.com/forum/threads/1027-Cosmetic-maintenance

 

[exavid]

Mine looks fine aftere a light spray of water form a garden hose and nozzle followed with a wipe down to prevent water spots. I use Lemon Pledge to shine up the body panels, it works well, smells nice and is inexpensive. I've been using the stuff on my Goldwings and other bikes for years. Did I say it was cheap?

 

[Colin J Monteith]

There is any number of spray on wash off products specifically for bikes. I have used a couple and they leave no spots when a couple of times I didn't have time to do a full wipedown. They clean dust and dirt from everything.

 

[wsteele]

I use just a good car wash works well on the car and bike

 

[Tony]

After watching the guy I'll probably end up washing exactly like how I do my car. And a leaf blower to get the water out of the crevices.

 

[Colin J Monteith]

Everyone's version of ownership and care of anything is different and it's not right and wrong. But for me I don't have the patience to baby anything in my life like this. I would bet this guy does this at least once a week. For me it's 4 or 5 times a year.

 

[Jabus7]

I power wash the underside and wheels on mine but not anywhere near the electrics. Although water proof I doubt that sort of pressure would not penetrate.


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[Sporty 650]

Thanks for the input. I'm going to get some of the those spray and wipe products for between washes.

 

[toomuchvinyl]

After watching the guy I'll probably end up washing exactly like how I do my car. And a leaf blower to get the water out of the crevices.

Just washed mine last Friday and used my wife's new dog grooming dryer on it after the rinse. Kind of like what was used in the video but possibly fewer CFM since it is used on animals. Did a respectable job getting the water out of those hard to reach spots. I'd bet a leaf blower would work as well or better. I have to agree with Jabus7 though. I would not use a high pressure washer near the instrument panel or switches on my bike.

 

[SteveADV]

A few insignificant observations:

1) I love the bike
2) I love Italy
3) Very impressive that the guy changed clothes during the wash
4) Personally, when using a power washer I tape over all important electrical stuff (yeah, I know about being built for monsoons, but that's what I do)
5) I love the bike...already said that I know, but geesh, what a great looking piece of hardware.