Washing the rc390

[Speed addict]

Hey guys, have owned this bike for the last week and I'm in love with everything about it.
One thing that is clawing at me is how to wash it properly, I have finally decided on what products I want to use on the bike but only so much can be cleaned with a microfibre.

Am I safe to use water in places like under the windscreen close to the instruments, or on the engine because of the electric plugs.

Feed back lack on this would be good because there is a bit of dust collecting under the windscreen that I desperately need to get rid of!

Thanks in advance.

 

[=maz=]

https://rideapart.com/articles/how-to-wash-your-motorcycle
https://www.google.com.au/webhp?sou...=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=how to wash a motorcycle

 

[Andy]

Muc-Off is pretty good kit, whilst the manual says use Motorex products trying to find the stuff is an issue.

 

[Speed addict]

I had that same issue, I looked around for that brand and getting it is just too much an a drama.
I have been using "mothers Instant detailer, and armorall protectant low shine.

 

[tecknojoe]

I have this. It's on amazon with free shipping. a bunch of the motorex stuff is on revzilla's site too.



I also have this for windshields and visors

and armorall protectant low shine.

You probably already know better, but don't use armorall anywhere on your tires

 

[Sacape2]

I use Simple Green and Scotch-Brite.


Just kidding!


But I do use Simple Green Extreme Aircraft for the wheels, radiator, and suspension; Plexus for the plastic parts; compressed air for those hard to reach areas under the windscreen; Motul chain cleaner spray and lube spray for the chain, of course (duh).

 

[Chris The Welder]

Mine is a year old ln a couple of weeks and it's never been wet. I use Honda spay shine stuff I got at the local shop.

 

[Speed addict]

What priding are you guys using on the matte surfaces? I have never owned anything matte and I'm concerned with taking care of it?

 

[Ryanthegreat1]

I just wash mine with water, a wash mitt, some paint brushes, and automotive soap. Nothing too fancy. I do blow dry with compressed air when I am done. No issues so far.

 

[Chris The Welder]

I use this stuff on everything but the tires and chain. Bike looks like new. It only takes a tiny bit to do the job.

 

[Metals 907]

I just use dish soap solution and some clean microfiber clothes.

 

[Treachery]

I'm using soap and water on pretty much everything, drying with either a synthetic chamois or an old, very soft terrycloth towel. As I have been told that wax will eventually dry out the graphics, I'm using the "Original" version of ProHonda on the shiny stuff, and Chemical Guys Meticulous Matte Detailer on all the flat black surfaces.

 

[Diploman]

The very last thing you want to use for cleaning is water. Once it creeps/seeps insidiously into your electrical system, it will work its mischief...

 

[Treachery]

I've washed a lotta bikes and ridden a lotta miles in the rain.

J/S...

 

[Metals 907]

No doubt. I've ridden a lot of bikes in total downpours. Crossed rivers , creeks, and flying leaps into large puddles. Only way you could hurt your bike with water would be through ingestion via intake, or blasting your seals/bearings too much with a high pressure jet from a pressure washer.

 

[Andy]

Hose down with a spray.
Clean the chain with Muc Off chain cleaner.
Wash off chain with spray.
Spray with Muc Off cleaner.
Use Muc Off mitt all over.
Wash off with spray.
Apply Muc Off De-Greaser to applicable areas.
Spray with Muc Off cleaner.
Use Muc Off mitt all over.
Wash off with spray.
Use Muc Off fibre cloth all over.
Spray areas with Muc Off motorcycle protecterant.
Lube chain with Muc Off chain lube.

Other cleaners, degreasers and lubes are available.

 

[Treachery]

^^^^^
Work for Muc Off, do ya?

 

[Andy]

^^^^^
Work for Muc Off, do ya?

Looking back at that post it does suggest that.

But no, just impressed with their products.