04-20-2015, 11:13 AM
I just hose her down with a garden hose and one of those multi spray nozzles set to the shower setting. I don't worry much about the ignition or switches, because neither does the rain when I spend a few hours riding in it. Soap it up with some car soap, rinse and towel dry. Use a rag with WD40 to get any chain oil off the wheel.
Wax the paint and chrome every few washes.
For the chain, after a ride (so that the chains warm), I put her on the center stand, use a piece of cardboard between the chain and the wheel, and spray a fair amount while spinning the wheel round. Use an old brush, run it over all the sides a few times, then use a rag to wipe up the residue. Maybe do some more WD40 if it looks to need it. Spray some chain lube on after the WD40's nice and dry, and call it a day. If the next rid there's a bunch of gunk, take note note and use less lube next time. If it looks too dry, hit her after the next ride.
I don't baby my bike like many here, don't feel bad if you don't either, after all, it's a Honda! 16,000 miles of being my only vehicle, she's doing just fine.
Wax the paint and chrome every few washes.
For the chain, after a ride (so that the chains warm), I put her on the center stand, use a piece of cardboard between the chain and the wheel, and spray a fair amount while spinning the wheel round. Use an old brush, run it over all the sides a few times, then use a rag to wipe up the residue. Maybe do some more WD40 if it looks to need it. Spray some chain lube on after the WD40's nice and dry, and call it a day. If the next rid there's a bunch of gunk, take note note and use less lube next time. If it looks too dry, hit her after the next ride.
I don't baby my bike like many here, don't feel bad if you don't either, after all, it's a Honda! 16,000 miles of being my only vehicle, she's doing just fine.