How often do you clean/wash/detail your bike?

[the chi]

Originally Posted by fnfalman

I clean mine when something impairs functions.

Thats me. I wash it when I work on it. Thats pretty much it. Oh, I do keep the chain clean tho, for some reason dirt doesnt bother me, but a gunked up chain does.

Originally Posted by PhiSig1071

What is this "wash" you're talking about? I just say fuckit and ride in the rain.

Gets rid of most of the dirt. The only time I really clean my bike is if I crash. The run-off at JGP is dusty.

Hush your mouth, Jennings dirt brings good luck! I didnt wash mine until it all fell off, still have the tires with dirt embedded tho!

Originally Posted by MILK

Meh. I'd rather have a bike that has been regularly maintained than washed regularly. My bike has been very well maintained, just not washed frequently. Flat black and wax don't mix anyway.

I agree 100%. I wont ever be selling mine, and if she does anything but street and track, she's going straight track. I love her, we play hard, is maintained well other than cleaning and she has "character". (*note: Character = dirt, scratches, a few dings and ZIP TIES! )

Originally Posted by marko138

I've been thinking about trying out this Ice stuff. Pretty solid, eh?

I think its a matter of opinion, I had it, didnt care for it, Honda polish FTW above ICE.