Just had a client contact me about having his sport bike detailed. Never done a bike before, but I imagine it goes mostly like a car, just with smaller surfaces. Just wondering if anyone could point out some differences or things that I need to watch out for on a motorcycle that might damage the bike. Thank guys!
Pretty much the same as a car... usually not too dirty so something like a waterless wash cleans them up pretty well. Lots of tiny areas to get into to clean, so can be time consuming. NO tire dressing!!
This is a time consuming job but if u remove seat cover up electrical and I find that my raceglaze brush works real well with them hard to reach areas and a jack stands would help keeping the bike straight and when doing the wheels I also like to use bronze wool on the Chrome but not to many sports bike have this unless custom one thing I like to use is that s100 engine bright on the flat black areas and the black on the motor it has a high heat so it won't melt off and leaves a protection on it hope this helps
Punctuation is your friend Motorcycle detailing is pretty straight forward. Depending on the condition of the bike, pay attention to the possibility of getting grease on your wash media. Compressed/forced air is a big help in efficiently drying them. As stated above, obviously don't use tire shine lol.
I'm no detailing expert but I do know a thing or two about motorcycles. One often neglected area is the chain. To me a dirty chain not only performs bad but looks bad. Put the bike on a rear stand if you have one. I always clean the chain before I wash the bike. Use a cleaning spray if you have one, but if not wd40 works perfectly fine (for cleaning the chain not lubing). Use a brush or rag. Once chain is clean dry and apply a quality chain lube such as motul or motorex. Put lube only on the inside of the rollers not on the sides of the chain. Wipe off any excess. Also like others said never put anything on the tire and grips. Avoid getting water in bearings and on electrical.
Also Honda spray cleaner and polish is a very popular quick detailer for motorcycles. Pro Honda Spray Cleaner & Polish 12 oz. | SEI MOTORSPORTS
