How To Wash a Motocross Dirt Bike the Right Way
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- čas přidán 8. 07. 2024
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In this video we share with you our tips and tricks on how to wash your motocross bike the right way! Getting into a good routine of washing your dirt bike can extend the life of your dirt bike components and can keep it looking fresh the next time you go out and ride. Get all your Dirt Bike washing needs available at www.rockymountainatvmc.com !
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How I wash my bike...
1. Roll bike out garage
2. Turn hose on
3. Wash bike with water
4. Kick off big mud pieces and poke them with stick
5. Turn of water
6. Rip 5th open down my residential neighborhood to dry.
7. Put bike back in garage
This is no joke how I do it.
kawasaki for life i might try this, seems like a better method than the vid, yah bike must be showroom condition am i right?
Almost the same... it gets muddy anyway on next ride. I let it dry outside and it dries in 30 minutes under the sun.
Kaleb Gullan naw straight out of the factory condition.
Kaleb Gullan So shiny it is like a mirror. All the people I'm passing can see their reflection.
My friend just washes "the spining and rubing places" he didnt wash the fenders for probably a year😂
I just open my gas cap , then turn on the hose...if you let it run for about an hour it washes the bike from the inside out ...works best for me
*brandon w* NO!
@Brandon w OMG I just about died laughing!!!
Hahaha yes mate that works best for me but only if you have a 4 stroke
You don't even have to take the gas cap off. That's wasting your precious energy. Just put the hose in that little hole where the warm air comes out when it's running, and then just turn it on. 🤣
This could be an episode on The Red Green Show lol
where can you get the mud scraper? I take huge dumps and have been looking for something like that to break them up so they don't clog the toilet.
🤣
Wtf
O man that was funny!! Honestly would saw a turd pretty good.
Poop knife
🤣
Im sitting here watching this...wondering why im watching this
To learn how to wash your bike correctly
Do you have a bike
@@damonmckinley94 yes🤣
😂
Same
Maybe you should get the bike dirty before you wash it
Yes
@SUI LAT on how to wash a dirty bike...this bike aint that dirty
the bike is actually "dirty" well i mean not really but if you ride in the rocky mountains, its very dry so you normally just get a film of dust. we dont really have mud or anything out here. look at the swing arm, there is a bit of "dust on it" I mean I never really wash my bike out here since its just dusty but the air filter takes a beating because it is so fine.
It’s easy to wash an already washed bike
Don’t remember the last time I washed a clean bike. Oh yeah never.
Just a tip for two strokes: if you have a lot of exhaust spooge on your plastics use some wd40 and some paper towel to remove before washing
*Jacob A* Great advice! Thanks for sharing for all us 2 Smokers out there.
I ushly use purple power just had got new pipe
Thankfully I don’t have to remove any ghastly SPOOGE as I have two WR 450’s. Whew.
I use a leaf blower to dry my bike off.
Et34tw #3 same bro
Roger that, every time!
Same
That's rad!
Et34tw #3 that’s the most childish thing I’ve ever heard of...
Also remember not to spray to close to the radiator when using a pressure washer. You can easily damage the radiator fins
I literally use the exact same products aside from your bike cleaner (I use muc-off) great video! Reassuring to know I'm not the only one who does it this way. That chain cleaner brush and the Maxima Clean Up are a match made in heaven! Chain looks brand new everytime I'm finished!
I would reccomend leaving the seat off when spraying the sc1, i didnt my first time and it was slick for the next couple rides. Lesson was learned the hard way
#slipn'slide
Sc1 ok on brakes?
Works even better on the tread.
This is super helpful; a question I always had as I approached adventure riding. Can’t be afraid to get your bike dirty.
Glad you liked the video! Thanks for watching.
"Ok so lets get started".... "Before we get started"
haha! Good catch on that one.
@@rmatvmc I was just wondering at what point you decided to waste the entire first minute of this video before you started showing us anything.
Rocky Mountain ATV MC What if it is a two stroke
Brian Haygood what’s wrong with you
@@rmatvmc can you do a video of you washing it when it's dirty so we can see if you can make it clean again
By the way, I actually bought my tire from Rocky Mountain ATV, great prices and quick shipping. One stop shop, you guys rock!
Awesome thanks Deric! You rock!
Pressure washers generally come with a variety of nozzles that not only change the spray pattern but also can reduce the pressure as well which would be way more ideal than using a hose.
thank you I appreciate that I just got a new bike today yz250f this helped a lot thank you
My mud scraper is a stick
ApeX ReA1iTy flathead screwdriver
Cameron Martens more likely to scratch using a screwdriver
Excellent video!!! I will do it that way forever now.
Good job! just bought a Honda 2022 CRF 450 RL! Gotta keep it clean!!
I stick rags inside the airbox cover just to ensure no water gets in the engine. Also I wash the airbox out when the bike is on its side so it doesn't splash back in your face.
*zack miller* thanks for sharing your airbox tip with us!
Been riding for 30 plus years, so I was naturally curious to see if I’ve been doing it wrong or overlooked something
When I was 16 and had a '75 Honda CR 125 I used to strip the bike to the frame! Why? I don't know, but I liked doing it and having a perfectly clean, like new bike again.
*James Bryce,* My hats off to your sir! Now that's what we call going the extra mile. Thanks for watching.
motor too?
@@codypetersen4130 No but when I was 15 I bought a used Suzuki 175 and stripped it in my bedroom over the winter INCLUDING the motor practicing putting it together and apart replacing any part on the bike that was corroded or worn, glass beading the cylinder and trickng it out (for a '72 175 not much you could do - plastic fenders,tires)
I think I would use that time to ride instead of stripping down and reassembling my bike.
Lose nuts and bolts much?
Great new tips :) Thank´s :)
I use my Leaf blower to dry off my bikes it works great and gets all the water out of the hard to reach places!
*Mike M* Thanks for sharing! I like that.
Those of you who dont know stay at least 2 feet away from radiators unless you want to spend hours bending fins back or 100s having someone fix them or to get new ones.
Can you guys do a how to on fueling up
Just pour in the gas and make sure you don't overflow 😂😂
if you got a fun bike, you got to pour some oil in there also.
KD Customs thank you someone speaks the truth
1. Open gas cap on bike and gas can
2. Pour gas in bike
3. Overflow and start swearing
4. Put bike away
😂😂
I like spraying my hand grips and seat covers with Pam because it really brings out the black shine
NICE BRO TNX FOR THE TIPS
Good job on the information !!👏👏👍👍
Glad you liked it. Thanks for checking it out!
Amazing thanks for the help you all have been giving me with my cr125r I really appreciate it #teamhonda #rockymountianatv
Awesome vid and edits and filming and bike and products
Great video
Proof that RMATV can make watching anything entertaining.
Simple green is the way to go safe on everything and takes the mud off with a garden hose
deadlastcrue not the best bc if u get it in the bearings it’s a degreaser
Simple green works tits! Cleans up white plastics mint too! And for that guy that says itll degrease your bearings.... if simple green gets past your seals its the least of your worries...
Link?
SC1 is the greatest.. Love that stuff.. SC1 also works wonderful on car dashes and in car Interiors that have a lot of plastic
Funny you say that because I just used it to clean my truck the other day! Thanks for watching-Chase
@@rmatvmc the smell oh the smell.. Almost as good as 300v lol
If it’s electric start should I take out the air filter and the battery?
MY QUICK DETAIL GUIDE ON HOW I KEEP MY BIKE PRESTINE!
1: plug the exhaust & air filter
2: pressure wash most of the big chunks or mud off and soak the remaining mud/spots with the water. ( mind bearings, electrical connections & pivot points )
3: pressure washer add-on that foams the bike with a good degreaser/cleaner detergent. ( with my degreaser this removes all of the dirt & yellow /brown spots on the plastics)
4: This is where most people lose alot of time... The drying process.
There's a tool for this that works MAGIC!
A brushless 1000w hot airbdryer. A 5 min job and the bike is dry & clean af.
5: Spray the plastics/chain with said products in video or use your own
6: admire your fresh ride that probably took less than an hour te clean 😁
(7): spokes need love to people!
Welke degreaser gebruik je als add on?
@@noostNL Meestal MUCOFF
@@joeryvanossel7693 die heb ik ook, maar vind die niet echt goed werken.
Als ik gewoon met de hand Dasty erop spuit werkt het vele malen beter
it works best for me when I take the exhaust plug out and just pressure wash the inside of my exhaust
Like he said there's no real wrong way but one major key he forgot is either an sos pad or a scotch bright with some soap and water. Keep your frame and subframe looking nice.. it goes a long way!
Nice tip *Grizzly man!* Thanks for watching and sharing.
Are we talking pterodactyl crap that's been baked on the frame during hot summer months? No we're talking about dirt, also known as dried mud. Unless of course you're riding a clapped out rig from the 80s then by all means throw some sandpaper in there while you're at it.
I like washing my bike as least as possible. It’s hard on parts of the bike. I usually look to see if there is mud that needs takin out or is hurting anything first.
There is a Do it yourself Car Wash near my house. We all unload our dirty bikes, Mob down there, and wash them there. Ride em back dry. $2 for 7 minute wash gets it done and it's fun to Gang down the streets.
real shit!!! 👌👌
who wouldnt wanna wash a dirtbike a love seeing a dirty bike come out of a nice wash looking nice and clean
sweet bike!
I pretty much use the same steps but i use simple green. man do i love the smell of SC1 though :) great video
Do you use simple green on everything? Do you dilute it?
@@inspiringrex1198 I use it diluted approx. 10 water : 1 Simple Green. I learned via trail and error it works better diluted on everything I have tried it on than undiluted. Even on oil stains on an asphalt driveway 10:1 was the best I found (30 to 60 minutes later rinse it off with a hose), (not a power washer as this will push oils into the asphalt).
As for a nice shine and to help get the dirt off after a ride, even on the underside of the fenders I have used Lemon Pledge spray furniture polish. I 1st learned of it years ago at a street new model show. Cheaper than SC1. I tried non-name Lemon furniture spary polish but it was not as good as the name Brand Lemon Pledge. I spray the plastics then wipe it off the outer surfaces but not the under the fender areas a tad with a microfibre clothe.
Good luck. Have fun.
I can't imagine putting this much effort in, my bike is lucky to get anything more than a rinse off after a dirty ride ahahaha
So do you have to remove the exhaust plug before you install the seat like said in the video
No, you can leave it in while you put the seat back on.
spray wd 40 on your pivot points after you wash to help push out the water linkage, swing arm and tripple clamps. WD 40 your chain before you wash to help push out the dirt and then spray it again when done to keep it from rusting then add your chain lube
That’s a terrible idea, the chain libe won’t stick well if the chain is covered in wd40
Dudes a beast
i had one bottle of that SC1, but there is not one single company here in sweden who sells it..
I must find it again! it's so good
Right?! That stuff is so rad!
Enduro JS Swe. Yamaha has the same stuff and it works perfectly for when l run out of the other one Maxima sells.
I have never used a butt plug on a motorcycle but ive never shoved a hose down my exhaust. I dont have a rubber lid for my air intake but i leave the seat on when i wash it. I dont use a dozen different solutions and cleaning devices when washing my bike but i dont own a store where im trying to sell them either.
An electric leaf blower WORKS WONDERS for shedding water off the bike and all of its components!! It gets water out of areas that you can’t get your hands or a rag into. Compressed air is great as well but the leaf blower does a much faster job. Happy Riding!!
I do this when washing my car as well...dries rotors, wheels, grill, etc....
You can use a latex glove on your exhaust, I know you won’t be able to get the exhaust tip very well but when your finished washing the bike take a rag with a little w-40 and wipe off. The plug is the preferred method.
I am late but i have a question, I have 2020 KTM SX250F and under the seat there are ALL the electronics like cables and the battery and there are holes in the plastics and you can touch and see the air filter so what would i do with my seat?
RMATV coming through with the hot tips once again.. Wait.. I should have thought that out more
Libe these vids
I have one of those wash covers for the air box is it ok to get water in the airbox when cleaning it? like will it hurt the bike at all?
As long as the air box cover is on correctly and water isn't actually going into the intake, it's no big deal to get water inside the air box. There should be a drain in the bottom that allows all the water to just run out.
You forgot to mention being careful not to pressure wash to chain - if it's an o-ring chain it will mess up the links with water inside
Hey Chase Wes here with DirtBike Stylz. That's exactly the same way we wash ours bikes. We also use the maxima products but what I do different and have for years is I use WD40 to spray down my engine and under my fenders. It's cheaper and keeps me from wasting my more expensive products and keeps that dirt and mud from sticking like you said. I usually give it a little WD40 before each moto keep that dirt off, has always worked well.
I've done that before as well! Sometimes I use SC1 for the same reason. If I can't fry my bike right away, I like to put on a light coat of WD-40 to repel water.
I'm looking for a product that I can spray on my new engine and spokes to protect them if I don't wash a muddy bike that arfternoon. like a drying wd40 that leaves a fine film .any ideas products..one guy said inox???
Don't use WD40, use silicone spray as it drys before your next ride, doesn't attract the dust while it awaits it's next day.
I use a 4 inch foam paint roller for my exhaust plug. Works great 4 me.
What's some good spray for cleaning plastics
I always use my gas power washer. But one thing I use to keep from mud build up is the ArmorAll spray make for the car dash cuz it’s not super thin like tire shine or armorall. I spray it on every inch of the bike except for the seat, grips and but not were legs grip on to the bike or it with be slippery. But out of everything I have experimented with like wd40 and etc their all to thick and the dirt and Dust will stick to bike soon as you start riding. Plus with how oily those products are with the dust stuck to it, when you rub against it with your gear the dust will stain your gear. Trust dash ArmorAll best thing out there
a powerwasher, good rag, polisher/winder cleaner, and WD40 is also some good basic materials for cleaning a bike as well.
Right on. I sometimes use WD-40 and do a light spray on the motor to repel water if i can't dry it right away. Thanks for watching!-Chase
Mr.WeebFanboy101 I put wd40 on my pipe to remove water and it removes exhaust spooge from 2 strokes
My boss thank you very much about the video I think W 40 pressure water fantastic is enough
Ahhh wax on wax off yes. Very good daneil son
Where do you get your supplies from
Can you please do the same video for sport atv's (ex: kfx,raptor,yfz,trx,ltr)
Don’t sc1 the areas you grip onto like shrouds frame and seat and also when lubing the chain lube it up by the front sprocket so you don’t get any on your rear brake and have it not work.
Isn’t the break on the opposite side from the chain?
Questions: 1)What are thoughts on using power drill brush to clean? 2) Suggestions for best "everyday cleaning products" to clean bike? Concerns with chemicals? Thank you
Just go for the sand blaster to get it done quick!
Im new to the whole motocross scene so thank you
I take my bike to the car wash and wash it in the back of my truck on the way home. When I get home it’s already done.
Hello, I’m pretty new to the MX scene and I was wondering are there spots of the engine to avoid spraying when washing?
Just like any part of the bike, if you're using a pressure washer, just don't get too close (3-6 inches) all your electrical wires should have protectors on them to keep water out but this isn't a guarantee. This is why using compressed air is good after washing, to get as much water off as possible. - Chase
Rocky Mountain ATV MC Thanks a lot for replying 👍
What about brake rotors, the silicone spray will end them.
If I have a race chain I like to remove it so water don’t penetrate the pins, if it’s a o-ring chain I’ll leave it on but after washing I spray it with penetrating oil and the oil displaces all the water I then wipe or blow off the excess oil and lube it with chain gaurd.
Dang! That is serious dedication for your chain.
That's a nise bike man
Spray Nine is the best bro hands-down, doesn’t discolor anodized parts, and it can be purchased at Walmart for
Is 50:50 water and simple green a good way to clean the whole bike? Or is simple green too much?
How to wash a Suzuki
1. Take hose and turn it on
2. Put hose in exhaust
how to assist suicide on a dirtbike lol
Hey can you help out if its raining what if rain goes inside the exhaust? Is that dangerous? Or mud fly in it what happens?
Hey can you help out if its raining what if rain goes inside the exhaust? Is that dangerous? Or mud fly in it what happens?
only if your low on compression.
Rimi usually the rain can not get into the exhaust so the angle is vertical or slightly down and if the bike is running its getting pushed out. Dirt will not get into there because the gas coming out will push it out and even then it needs to go through the whole muffler to get to the engine so basically nothing
Like 80 bucks to clean the bike everytime. Hell no just use pressure washer and if you really want use some dish soap.
lmao sounds about right.
EveryThing Outdoors simply green ftw
dish soap to harsh man for dishes
Mean green from walmart in the 1 gallon jug, its purple for heavy duty, like 6 bucks
EveryThing Outdoors exactly
Be aware that dish soap is designed to remove grease & oils off of dishes, pans,... so it will also remove grease, dirt, polishes, waxes off of a car or bike. So never use dish washing soap.
Also I discovered years ago that dish soap after many uses will remove clearcoat from a vehicle, my truck. After 3 years of washing the new truck by hand the red paint was showing up on the wash clothe as the clear coat had all been removed. Could also feel the different by running my hand over the surface when it was dry.
Lesson for me was to use automotive soaps. NOt dish washing or laundrey soap.
Thx dude. I had barely started washing my ttr 110 and kx 85 with dish soap. Never again will I do that thanks to you. 👍🏼
Does the air box cover fit on every bike or is there different kinds for every model. And if so is there every model or only select ones ?
The Twin Air Air Box Washing Cover is bike specific. To see if it's available for your machine, click the link below and check if your bike is listed in the drop down menus.
www.rockymountainatvmc.com/parts/twin-air-air-box-washing-cover-p
@@rmatvmc if my bike isn’t there what should I do?
I have a question, on my exhaust pipe, or in my exhaust pipe I should say, the spark arrestor screen is poking out in a cone shape, which makes it difficult, if not impossible to use a plug.. What are my options? I'm not only asking in terms of using the plug, but will removing the screen improve flow/ performance as well? asking for my '17 fx450
I'd recommend using duct tape over your pipe to keep water out if you have a spark arrestor. I had to do that with my 17' CRF450R. As for taking it out, it may or may not improve performance. Every bike reacts differently when you increase air flow. Without a dyno it's hard to tell and your best bet is to ride it back to back with it in and out and see if you notice any difference. It'll most likely be louder. Hope this helps-Chase
Try cutting the plug so that only a couple of the larger rings get inside to seal you silencer. Then it will be short enough to seal the hole without the unnecessary smaller rings that would extend inside too much.
How to wash a dualsport
1. you don't
I like to WD-40 mine to prevent my metal components from rusting make sure you dry everything off first and start the engine to get it nice and dry I recommend you guys get the Chain lubricant from rocky mountain ATV
WD40 has way too much silicone in it, just use silicone spray on all metals after you dry it. It won't collect as much dust before your next ride and it's cheap, $1.35/can, no name brand just silicone spray.
I may have missed this, but what wash soap are you using in your pressure washer (if any)?
No soap from the pressure washer, just the spray down with the cleaner spray.
I like to fill my 2 stroke exhaust with water and diesel it cleans up nice and the diesel residue is mud resistant
Ahh yes, those damn muddy deserts. You gotta watch out for those, they make a right mess of your bike! 😁
Great vid though, thanks 👍
I never thought about it but where in the world is the ecu on a dirt bike?
Watch out on those Kx 450s , that rear left fender , you can easily get water inside and destroy your engine . I own a 2021 kx 450 , i noticed how easy it would be to get water inside the air box area washing it .
how I wash bike
1.unload bike off truck
2. put bike on stand
3. put butt plug in exhaust
4.wash bike (avoiding air box because im too lazy to put a cover on it)
5. rip down street to dry it
6. lube chain
7. put it away
8. take a nap
Put some KY Kelly on the sidewalls of the the tires too. They'll be shining!
But what if you went to grab the KY jar and it was empty?
Make sure to power wash the heck out of all bearings, it make the bearings extra lubricated
What psi pressure washer do you use? Is a 3000 psi pressure washer too powerful for a dirt bike?
What about a bike with electric start 🤔 Should the battery be disconnected?
What else can I use to cover my air intake
Where I buy the filter cover? Thaks
You can check out everything we used in the video here: www.rockymountainatvmc.com/Sales/2417/How-To-Wash-a-Motocross-Dirt-Bike-the-Right-Way
Thanks for watching!
Whats those covers on front supension ?
Covers? Not exactly sure what you're referring to - Chase
Nice bike, does come in men's version?
I know I shouldn’t do this but I just use a pressure washer to get rid of all the mud
1. Bung up openings and hose mud of of the bike;
2. CT18 Super Truck Wash diluted with water 1:10 and brush this on with a paintbrush working off any remaining dirt;
3. Go and grab a beer and leave this to dry!!;
4. Pressure wash it off;
5. Remove bungs and start bike to dry engine;
6. Spray with WD40 and Lube.
7. Grab another beer and admire your shiny bike.
6:18 Water spots! I was curious if it was bad to get water on the forks and he mentioned something I never suspected: water spots, i.e. mineral deposits, which can potentially damage seals. I also think it would be a good idea to wipe oil on the forks to keep the seals running smooth.
Hey man, is the fork oil the same as the engine oil? If so that would be ideal to rub a few mls around the forks to keep them smooth and do to buy diffnt oils
water spots?? my fork sliders gets shitloads of water spots on them when i'm actually riding it.