A motorcycle, like a car, needs the care of the driver. It is necessary to wash it not only so that it looks clean, but also so that dirt, moisture and road chemicals do not lead to corrosion of coatings, cracks and destruction of individual parts. The motorcycle should be washed regularly - at least once every two weeks. And it's very important to do it right so that your trusty bike will last you for a long time to come.
It is necessary
- - detergents for paint and varnish coatings and glass cleaning;
- - means for washing the engine;
- - protective polish;
- - sponge, brush or soft cloth;
- - pure water.
Instructions
Step 1
Washing a motorcycle is a rather tedious task, so many people try to entrust this process to car washes that supply a strong pressure of water. However, serious damage can occur with this approach, since most motorcycles have operating systems that are sensitive to external influences. Therefore, in order to keep all its systems in good condition, it is advisable to wash your "two-wheeled friend" yourself and by hand.
Step 2
If the motorcycle is very dirty, then you will not wash it with plain water from a hose or a bucket, because because of this, there may be divorces, and the dirt will not go anywhere. Do not wash your motorcycle with gasoline, kerosene or alkaline solutions. Special car shampoos or detergents suitable for these purposes are best suited. You can also use Sosenka-2 detergent.
Step 3
If there is no shampoo or other special detergent at hand, you can make it yourself by finely shaving the soap and dissolving it in water at a temperature of 40 degrees. Use a regular foam sponge, a brush, and a soft cloth to wipe the motorcycle dry.
Step 4
Washing should start from top to bottom, so start by cleaning the body of the motorcycle. For this, use clean water, which is approximately the same temperature as the contaminated surface. The composition of the shampoo, with prolonged exposure to the paint, softens it and makes it unstable, so rinse off the shampoo remnants very carefully.
Step 5
After you have washed the body and wiped it dry, it is advisable to treat it with a special protective polish. She will cover the body with a thin film that will protect it from fine grains of sand and water.
Step 6
When you see that the case is shiny, you can start cleaning the engine. Washing it removes dirt, which may be the result of a fire, accumulating in the recess under the carburetor. You need to clean the engine very carefully, washing off the dirt with a clean cloth soaked in a special solvent, with which you can remove the layer of oil and carbon deposits. The wheels of a motorcycle are best washed with a strong, effective dishwashing detergent.
Step 7
After that, start cleaning motorcycle windows and mirrors. There is nothing difficult about this, this cleaning takes place in the same way as washing windows. You can use a conventional window cleaner to clean the windshield.
Step 8
The motorcycle should be washed regularly, preferably with good lighting, warm water and non-aggressive detergents.
In the process of washing, inspect surfaces, pay attention to areas with damaged coating in order to apply a protective compound to them. Also, you can notice broken parts, a loose nut in time and prevent the occurrence of serious troubles.
