how often and how do you wash/clean your pride and joy?

[redbirds_imp]

Two to three times a year I'll give the bike a wash down using the S-100 or the similar Honda product. I rinse with a gentle spray comparable to a soft rain. Dry with soft cotton towel and take a ride to finish the drying process. Give all the metalwork a shine with the Honda Brite and lube the chain. Much the same as Ferret and others here. In between a quick rubdown with the Honda Brite keeps everything clean enough.