08-22-2013, 03:24 AM
(08-20-2013, 02:41 PM)Utah1_imp Wrote: You guys seriously wash your bikes, what a waste of time. I leave mine out when I hear a storm is coming and that gets most of the bugs off! I do hear that S100 stuff works pretty good though.
Keeping your bike clean and waxed helps prevent corrosion, keeps the paint from fading, prevents the plastic from deteriorating from surface contaminants, and helps maintain its resale value. It's also a great way to spot issues like loose bolts etc. before they become a significant problem. It's common-sense maintenance, just like changing the oil.
There are several guys on the VStrom forum I used to frequent who made much of their refusal to wash their bikes. I figure it's the opposite side of the same coin the Polishing Pirates are on.