Triumph T120, WASHING YOUR MOTORCYCLE. The ultimate bike cleaning method ?
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- čas přidán 13. 07. 2017
- Again as a response to requests from my lovely viewers, This is my preferred method for washing my motorcycle, and I believe the ultimate three stage non contact motorcycle washing method.
The muc off bike cleaner.
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Muc off car shampoo.
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Mr Fillingham, I must say I enjoy your films very much. There's a calmness over them that I find relaxing. Not to mention the content that is down-to-earth and useable. The music fits like a glove and your editing is spot on! Very well done indeed! :-)
Thankyou very much John, much appreciated sir!
I must have watched this video around 20 times! Well done Stuart, I always enjoy the banter and reflections. I am a 100% Triumph fan, fell off a Tiger Cub way back in the late 60's and now after a few (cough, cough) years and many Triumphs, have acquired a totally restored 1973 T140V, reclaimed from the US and registered here. The owner has spent well over £6000 and ALL parts seem to be new. So in effect, its a brand new bike.
I have already been guided by yourself re placing it in hibernation through the recent winter weather and now its time to clean everything down and get the bike ready for some miles through the leafy lanes around Hemswell and into beautiful Lincoln City and cathedral area. Good luck to all venturing out after such a long spell of inactivity, keep safe and once again a HUGE thanks for these wonderful inspiring videos, Liam
“Some people might disagree with it but I don’t care’
Love it
New to motorcycling at the age of sixty and have found your videos to be very informative. You deliver all the detail I could need, and show a systematic approach. Thank you and keep up the good work. By the way, I chose the Triumph Thunderbird Storm and I love it.
nice bike! Thank you sir I shall continue to do my best!
Thanks for all the videos you upload.
Today I am really happy as I cleaned the chain, washed my 2020 T120 Black, applied protectant and lubed chain with brand new Muc Off products. It's a brand new steel horse again.
Thanks again, Stuart!
Great video! recently bought a Triumph classic and was clueless how to clean it properly, followed Stuarts step bye step video ! works perfectly, Thanks Stuart keep up the good work
Glad you found it useful David.
Great video and love the longer format (although I suspect that is probably much more effort). I'm really happy with the valuable information you give out and while I don't have a nice new T120, so much of what you have on your videos works just fine with my 1999 Triumph Legend TT. The Halcyon mirrors have worked out fantastic!
On top of the great info in you videos, can I just say that the production quality and style is outstanding. It really is the kind of quality that you would get on a big dollar professional television show.
Keep up the great work...I look forward to your videos every weekend
Hi David, thank you, I believe it doesnt matter what your bike is, or whether its old or new, they are all fantastic and represent a big financial investment. so its well worth the effort to preserve them.
The only problem with the longer format is that people tend to get bored and click off before the finish, hence the comments in this weeks video, a lot of people last week were asking questions that were answered in the latter part of the video, because they had clicked off at 5 or 6 minutes and it became quite frustrating asking them to watch the video, again, all the way through to obtain the answer!
The longer format is not that much more work than the usual 6 to 8 minutes really i always get plenty of footage and just ruthlessly edit it down.
Thanks for your comment on the production quality it is something i put a lot of effort in to, and im constantly looking at ways of improving it further. You tube is very saturated with creators now and i believe viewers expectations on production quality are getting higher. and certainly for me a 720p helmet camera just doesnt cut it any more!
Thank you Stuart..... I’m a convert..... a joy to watch..... although I’ve kept my bikes clean I realise I’d done some of said not so good methods ..hence a convert when I get my speed twin at end of April.... regards Fred .... ps glad I found this channel am in the process of watching back all your videos....
Dear Mr. Filligham. Great video as usual. Each time I see your bike, it likes me more.
Just washed my new RT to your method Stuart. First time I've cleaned a bike for 37 years - and it works! The only thing I did differently was to use my leaf blower to dry it, which worked very well. Oh, and got the hanky out for the bits I'd missed when I'd put everything away, as you do... Thanks for the insights.
your welcome sir! thanks for watching!
Just got my t120, my first motorbike and finding your videos very helpful. Thankyou
I must say Stuart, every one of your videos is a pleasure to watch and enjoy and every one makes me want a T120 more and more! Lovely video. I've tried some 6T9 products recently which have really taken me by surprise with how good they are.
Thank you sir, im not familiar with 6t9 i shall have to have a look at those!
I really love and enjoy your videos, especially since we have the same bikes and all your tips and advice really well apply. Thanks Stuart.
No Problems Mordy, and thanks for watching.
a leaf blower works great, in combination w/ the micro-fiber cloth, for drying your bike too, I've used one since 2011. Thanks for the product recommendations.
Your welcome Christopher, thanks for watching!
Great vid Stuart, I'll try some of that muc-off on my Street Triple when I've finished my current supply of Meguiar's 👍
Thank you mr Vega!
Very well explained/thorough process and it all makes perfect sense given the splendid condition of your bike. Ride safe.
Just tried Muck off based on your recommendation. Amazing stuff! My bike has never been this clean. Thanks for the tip!
Any time!
Hello Stuart, I love your way to give tips and espacially your comments. As an old "newbee" the T120 is my first bike after 28 years. I bought it in March with my girlfriend, who bought a StreetTwin. It gave us a lot of fun scince than. So one of my targets is to tour through your wonderful country and Yorkshire is top priority. I've learned a lot from your videos and look forward to the new posts you hopefully will do.
So many kindly greetings from Germany and always a good ride Manfred
Well! welcome back to biking Manfred! How does it feel?
you will love Yorkshire sir, any info you need just get in touch with me via facebook!
Hello Stuart! It feels great ... and I've got absolutely the bike I wanted! In former days I rode a BMW R100RT and had a lot of fun with it. Only on hot summer days it drove me insane because I was sweatening behind its fairing, there was no air cooling me inside of my protection clothing. So I wanted a naked bike.
It's always a question of your personal matter of taste, but the design of the new BMW's don't fit my needs of style, because they in between of being modern or being classic. Triumph did a very good job with its modern classics - and the first bike which impressed me was in '69 when I was a kid a Triumph which was owned by a neighbour. I've done 5.600 kms up to now (300 on last Sunday) and my skills develop ... (I hope)
I've done a safety training and one for getting into right leaning angle (?) in September I would go to the racetrack for view leading and curve technique You see "it got me back"
Unfortunately I'm not on facebook but If you like we could contact via email please use if you would like
manfred.oesterwinter@t-online.de
So again sir: thanks for your inspiration, on Saturday is bike cleaning day (if the materials you suggested will arrive best regards and always a good ride Manfred
Hi Manfred glad to hear your enjoying the bike and i fullyagree with your comments! If you need to email me you can find the messageing facility on the main peofile page here on you tube, will look forward to hearing from you.
Stuart, excellent video sir! The only thing I do a little different is to use a light air compressor after drying as much as possible with a cloth. It has the same effect as riding the bike in the final step. That said, I always try to take the bike out and work all the controls. It's amazing where water pools up and can cause some rusting. Thank you sir for all the effort! I learned a lot and will definitely add it to my regimen!
Thank you sir, have to admit I do use a compressor myself, but not everyone owns a compressor so I thought I would leave it out and just go down a route everyone could follow without having to lay out for expensive equipment!
Excellent video. I currently use S100 - have used it on my previous bikes and now the T120 with success. May have to try Muck Off when I run out of S100. Another air method I use for preliminary drying is my gas powered leaf blower - more mobile and not as concentrated as an air compressor nozzle.
Thank you sir!
one of those cheap high power pet dryers available on Amazon work a treat, they really blow the water out
Also use a leaf blower here to finish things off .. you´d be surprised at all the water that sits in nooks and crannies .. a compressor on the other hand often has oil and especially dirty rusty water sitting in the bottom of it´s tank and that grime can be blown out with the air even though it may not always be noticeable… before wiping dry though a bucket of water mixed with a little Neophos shine from the dish washer thrown over the bike makes for a streak free finish
Stuart I'm a new subscriber. You're brilliant! Thank you for your content and your Hull accent :D
Thank you James and thanks for joining in!
Ey-up! I watched it all to the very end, twice I might add. It’s always nice to see someone else cleaning their pride and joy with so much pride. I use the Silkolene equivalent and it’s a tad better than muck off, not much but slightly better. Seems to me the silkolene product works better, could be me thinking like that. Anyway thanks for posting even though it’s a little while ago now. 👍
Hi Norman, I become a T120 Bonneville owner tomorrow, watching your "CZcams" videos helped me to make up my mind, I had test ridden one a few months ago but thanks for your informative information. I was a store called "The Range" today, I understand they are cited in most city's, they had muck off, Simonise carnauba wax, and GT 85 oil, all at knock down prices, also large yellow microfibres towels.
I will publish a photo in a few days when I get all sorted out. Thanks again for the info, keep it coming.
well done sir and congratulations on your new bike! But, I have to ask, who the devil is Norman? Thanks for watching Robert!
stuart fillingham , sorry for renaming you Stuart, I think I may a bit older than you, that's my excuse. I have been motorcycling since 1967, rode some triumphs in those days and always admired the Bonnevile, after years on BMW's I thought the Bonneville would complete my motorcycling career.
good show sir! no offence taken! enjoy your new bike!
Thank you for replying Stuart. I will wait and look forward to your winter prep Video. Stuart
very good sir!
Great video as usual Stuart! Very informative and helpful. Thanks 👍
Thank you Siraj, and your welcome!
The only way to get us to watch to the end 😂 I love it.
Awesome video Stuart, I will be cleaning my Thruxton R this weekend using your method 👍🏻
Thank you sir.
You allowed a Thruxton R to become soiled!?
Great and detailed video Stuart! Thanks again
Thanks Stuart, very informative as always. Cheers and ride safe, Andy
Your welcome Andy, thanks for watching.
Nice video as usual Stuart! Have a pleasant weekend!
You too sir, Thanks for watching!
Excellent demonstration Stuart. Thank you for your insight.
Your very welcome Paulie, thanks for watching!
Just how I do it. I would only add use water from the garden water butt for no watermarks and a leaf blower to dry and a running engine toward the end of leaf blower.Excellent video.
Great video will be using your technic in future, have being using Muc- Off for a few years when had to ride all year round though some harsh northern winters. Look forward to next vid cheers.
Thank you sir!
Well worth watching Stuart, thanks again.
Thanks for sharing all your tips ,great videos ,very direct to the point
Hello Stuart I have been trying to find a method of washing and waxing and protecting my superduke since new and I have been following your cleaning and protecting videos to the letter I found a great deal on the Muc-off products you had used and I can attest to the effects they have had on the bikes finish top to bottom and how easy it is to clean after using they have been applied. My bike is also black so that's saying something it really does look and smell showroom condition, the smell from the Muc-off products is fantastic. Thank you for showing me the Way it's supposed to be done.!! Awesome
Glad you found it works out for you sir! thanks for watching!
Great video again. Bought the muc-of matt finish detailer after your earlier video. Will update on matte grey paint work outcome. I also notice that my seat soaks up the water a little, I assume it's normal. Looking forward to the next video.
My seat does too! but its the optional stitched one.
Waited to the very end to say ... another great video! Thanks for all the info, Stuart.
Your very welcome sir! how did the engine case turn out?
Haven't been able to spend any time on it again yet, probably later today. I'll let you know.
Great Advice
Loved your videos they are on point and informative ❤️
Stuart (If I may call you that)- I have to admit- when I first stumbled onto this video, I thought to myself "oh God, here we go!" But then I sat down and took the time to watch. And rewatch. And watch yet again. And then I proceeded to watch pretty much your entire collection. And I must say, you are nothing short of addicting. I don't know if it's the quality of your videography, or your sharp droll wit ("I would rather put my John Thomas in the hands of a madman with a pair of carpet scissors than use chemicals on my bike.."). I chuckle every time I hear that line. Anyway, I intend to apply your methods in washing my T100 (and to cleaning the chain). I do have a question regarding some of the bits on your bike, however, namely your foot pegs, turn signals and bar-end mirrors. Are they stock on the T120, or did you add them? If you would be so kind as to let me know where I could get them, I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you, and thank you for your wonderful videos. I think I'll subscribe now :)
Daaaaang iiiit, I've been doing it wrong! Thank you for this great video. I've been looking online for other T120 owners washing/waxing their bikes and the methods for proper cleaning. I've been using a sponge and I've now got swirl marks that I'm going to have to buff out with compound. Im giving this video a thumbs up!
Thank you sir much appreciated! glad you approve! Im not sure there is wrong way to clean your bike but better ways are always worth looking at!
stuart fillingham: No thank YOU for making the effort and taking the time to show a better way of how to clean a T120 that you own and actually ride. Don't get me wrong, I've seen the videos about spraying foam all over the bike to clean it but I personally don't have/nor want the equipment to do that. And how you show a one bucket method is practical and makes sense on how you use it. I'm currently watching your other posted videos at the moment, good stuff! keep up the good work even if it isn't on the T120 Bonneville.
Once again thank you sir!
Thanks for this great video- I just picked up a 2020 T120 Black and absolutely love it! Was looking for a good vid about the cleaning process and I’m glad I watched yours first- it’s probably all I’ll need to watch- one question- my Bonneville has the matte black pipes- will this process work just as well on the matte black? It’s a Jet Black so the tank is gloss.
Very informative! Thanks for taking the time to make the video. I can tell that you take fantastic care of your bikes. A couple questions. What windscreen and center stand did you buy for your bike? I'm having trouble finding these for my own Bonnie.
Hi Spencer the centre stand is standard on the T120, and the screen fitted is the Dart classic. If you would like to take a look through my videos, I did publish a review a few months ago!
sound advice Stuart. I do things slightly differently and use different products but overall do much the same process in touching the bike as little as possible. My diffetences are I use fs 365, a jetwash, but with a very soft wide fan and a ph neutral TFR from powermaxed which is far cheaper that muckoff too followed by a good quality car shampoo ( currently meguirs gold). As far as the drying is concerned you're right not many have a compressor. A cheaper alternative is a pet dryer off ebay. They're normally around the £60 mark but allow you to dry the bike without touching it, though it's best to direct the air blast across things like switches rather than at them so it draws the water out rather than blow it further in. I found it to be an Informative video, Thanks cheers Ade
Thanks Ade Glad you enjoyed it, and your right the key is to touch the bike as little as possible!
Very helpful Thanks.Wish i`d used your method when i bought my triumph america in 2015.
Your very welcome Raymond thanks for watching!
Awesome segment and very informative Thank you.
Stuart, I’ve never seen a bike so we’ll keep. Granted only 1 year old but by the methods you’ve described, that “baby” of your will be brand new decades down the road. Hip hip hooray. Jolly good, sir.
the bike is already clean. Much cleaner that my bike. thanks a lot for the sharing your knowledge.
I purity much do the same thing on my black XR BMW the only difference is I use a pet dryer to get all the water b4 I use the same towels as you it works for me nice video 👍👍
Hey Stuart. Thought it was going to be good ... it was better! Really enjoyed your process and come Sunday the T120 is going to get the 'Full Fillingham'! Like you I buy my MucOff in the 5L containers on-line and yes if you work through several pages on Amazon you can find some good deals. Tesco currently selling Simoniz Shampoo for £2. Thanks again for a cracking video. Will stick some pictures of the post-Fillingham T120 on your FB feed. Very best to you sir. Paul
Actually im a little embarrased the muc off is quite expensive at the moment compared to the last time i bought it. still works out to be economical though! simoniz is always a good choice in my book sounds like a good deal, but i have loads of the muc off shampoo at the moment, found it on offer at £5 for two bottles a few months ago and filled my basket up!
Will look forward to seeing your photos mr Bond always good catching up with you!
Morning Stu,
This was was detailed was any instructional video any manufacturer or product sales department could ever do.
Thank you from New Hampshire,
Fred
At 11:17 you so effortlessly put the bike on it's center stand. I recently picked up a 2013 Bonneville with the same exact center stand and practically threw my back out unsuccessfully trying to get that thing up on it...jealous :).
Ah its all in the technique sir, nothing to it really, Lift! don't pull!
The best looking classic motorcycle ever 😍😍😍
Excellent, will follow this strategy tomorrow!
Very good video . Informative !
Yes, I have to do some changes - my method is rather near of yours but there are some differences and my logic said yours is better... :) Thanks! Oh, I forgot - I have an 8 liter gardener's pressure sprayer to spray the liquid... Also the disposable non-woven fabric is good in washing (they do ladies and babies stuff of it)...
Thanks for watching Mr Dark, your comment is appreciated!
june 28 '22 on ebay today a 1 liter bottle costs 22.99 ppd. considering you didnt use it to clean the crud off
the cylinder fins i'm first going to try a bottle of oven cleaner from wal-mart. you did good to show that
plain hose water rinses it all off after a few min. i was thinking a 1800 psi spray washer was needed
Back in my mountain biking days I had a tip to use Fenwicks, similar to Muc Off, but a concentrate so when diluted went much further and I’m still using it. After a ride covered in .....mud. Spray it on, go fill a bucket of hot water and back out to wash the muck off five minutes later and dry in a well ventilated area. Final stage with the motorcycle is to wax on, wax off Mr Miyagi. Unless off course you’ve ridden through the entrance to a farm and ‘it’s’ baked on by the time you get home...interestingly used as a robust building material and equally challenging to remove! Appreciate that chemical compositions can be adjusted over time due to various regulations so can’t comment but hopefully still equally efficacious.
Amazing how viewers can make simple things to become almost science.
I use a leaf blower to dry my bike. An added benefit is that you can blow water away from nooks and crannies like the engine cooling fins and the wheel spokes, places where the fingers will never fit.
Very informative, thank you. On an unrelated subject, is that the original seat and, if not do you find it better than stock?
Great video...very informative.. cheers for that from New Zealand
Great job as always here! Sorry if I've missed it, but seeing you wash your bike reminded me that last I heard you were waiting on, I believe it was your "4th" set of gauges from Triumph. Did they ever show up, and if so, how are they holding up? Thanks!
Yes they have them in stock but to be honest ive just been too busy to take the bike in for fitting. she is due for her first annual service soon so ill get it done then!
Stuart...got my T100 brand new 3 weeks ago...hoping to give it its first wash in the next day or so...soom real good tip in the vid.
But reading the Triumph owners manual today about washing the bike...and would you believe there are around 4 pages.
Anyway gives some do and don't...one it says cover the electrics on the handlebars with plastic bags with elastic bands to seal....also cover the ignition switch...and then it says to plug the rear end of the exhaust pipes...with them pointing down water will run inside if they are not plugged.
I have no idea how important these actions are but I have got my bungs and bags ready.
Keep up the good work...was your T120 brand new when you got it....its a credit to you mate.
Nick From Cheshire England.
Doing it Triumphs way isn't going to hurt!
Thanks so much again Stu
Great advice ! Thank you sir !
Your welcome sir!
A thank you for this video. I have watched all the way through. I wondered if you have any tips for removing discolouration of exhaust pipes. I have a 1200 GS. Many thanks. Stuart
Hey Stu, meguiars nxt generation metal polysh! (their spelling not mine!)
will get most of it off with some very hard work, but, it will come back over time. the product of these modern lean burn engines I'm afraid!
Thank you. I have returned to motorcycling and keen to maintain the appearance of my bike but wasn't sure how much attention to give to the exhaust discolouring. I think I will leave it as it is and keep the rest in good order. Again many thanks. Stuart
Great video mate
Thanks Stuart - I just wondered why you don’t use muc-off on the tank or painted areas?
Helpful & useful tips. Thanking you with regards 🙏
Really appreciated video...cheers.
Excellent video....good job...nice m/bike.....congrats..! ! !
Thank you sir and thank you very much for watching!
I couldn't have got it across any better myself 👍
The real question, and the real video we truly need is “how to get your bike dirty as you had, so I can watch the other video to know how to clean it “ ❤️
great video!
thank you Mr. Fillingham! I own a T120 Black and I'm a worrywort about the matte black finishes. I hope it is quite alright to email you on occasion. Keep up the great work!
thank you sir! try the muc off matt finish detailer on your matt paintwork!
I shall have to order it. unfortunately we lack that product in SA :-D
I already use muc off cleaner but next time I clean my bobber or thunderbird I will use your method , I have added miracle shine and GT85 to my shopping list thanks
Your welcome sir, little things can make a big difference.
I tried the GT85 and the miracle shine today tho maybe you could include how to open the bottle of miracle shine I ended up using a screwdriver to prise it open in the end
Ah child proof caps! just push down and unscrew! always a problem for proper bikers I should have mentioned it!
I have also developed a method/system when cleaning My bike. I have invested in a handle to My hose.
I'm dreadful at cleaning bikes and cars, and my paint shows it tbh. I'm going to start following this routine with my Bonneville.
I did use the Muc Off cleaner on my 2001 BMW R1100s until very recently and always found it to be very good and has kept the Bemmer looking pretty good. When the last lot run out I tried the WD40 cleaner spray similar to the Muc Off cleaner but not quite as effective. after seeing a comparison test in Ride Magazine I have just ordered and received some Ammo cleaning solutions which I will be trying in the very near future. Just a little off subject your Triumph looks fantastic and I'm looking to buy another bike so I can do some restoration on the Beemer, I normally take around a 10-day touring trip to Europe each year which involves at least one long day in the saddle getting to or from an area I'd like to get to and was wondering if you have made a longish trip on your Triumph and how you have found it comfort wise special coming from a GS.
She is a comfortable bike sir, and i have to say far more comfortable than any of my previous 5 gs models, also much smoother and refined and easier/ more pleasurable to ride! of course the the only drawback at the moment is the non availability of serious luggage! but i feel she would take you anywhere you wanted to go!
Many thanks Stuart I'm in the process of arranging a test ride at my local dealer
That’s the cutest little hose I’ve ever seen.
Lovely video sir, but for me, drying is a leaf blower, works a treat.
Hi Stuart been watching your videos for some time now, and am impressed, by how you deliver it. Im a bit of a stickler for cleaning.Rubber on bikes is one of my bug bears.The gaiters on the front forks ???? im not sure what they are ie Rubber, rubber and silicone, etc so what is the best product if any to keep the gaiters supple and clean an not cracking
ive been experimenting with meguiars dressings their endurance tyre dressing is very good for rubber but not suitable for plastics.
Just out of curiosity, did you find the gearbox clunky on your Triumph? I had the 1200 thruxton r and it drove me mad! Got a 350 classic Enfield now. A lot less power but love how nice the gear change's are even from neutral into 1st. Another great video 👌
Salt in used as a thickening agent to make the product look thick, concentrated quality product. Alkaline is used for dissolving organic material. There is little dirt that would really need a high ph. Safer bet is a neutral ph as a high ph can mess up your leather seat. All soap bubbles do are trap the dirt into the bubbles so you can rinse it off. All cleaners are acid or alkaline. Muck off is a ph of 11.4, that is not mild..and if you look at the data sheet, muck off contains sodium salt.
Your a bit late to the game with this comment Ian. we have devoted entire videos to this subject in the 2 years since this video was published, including the types of salt used in Muc Off, try to keep up!
Hi Stuart. Your videoas are very informative and show you have put a great deal of time and effort into producing them. Thanks for posting these, they really are very good.
I am new to your channel and have not yet bought a motorbike. I came across your videos whilst researching which bike to buy. Ive narrowed it down to the T120 and will test ride one in the near future. One of my biggest worries was how to keep it clean and this video plus the one with the GT45 spray really puts my mind at rest. Would you suggest any polish for the paintwork? also what about the leather seat?? should that have any treatment.
A question unrelated to this but Ive seen customised bikes done by a French firm called BAAK. Do you have an opinion about customising in general or this company in particular.
Thanks
Andrew
Hi Andrew, nice to hear from you and thanks for watching!
I'm hoping maybe to do a review on the t100 in the near future as I think the t120 and t100 are going to be compared very closely by prospective purchasers.
The seat on my bike if it is leather (personally I think I was lied to) doesn't seem to need any care as it is supposedly PU coated. but a proper leather seat will need some sort of dubbin or similar waterproof treatment on a regular basis.
BAAK make some very sexy gear and I have not heard anything bad about them, but have no experience of their products myself!
The moderns classic Triumph is all about customisation! and the freedom to make it personal to you sir go for it!
More good advice. Thanks Stuart, I will keep watching
nice vid Stuart. Thanks for the effort. what's your thoughts on specific chrome or rubber polish? I do a similar method as yours but also do a separate routine for my exhaust and other shiny bits on the bike.
chrome cleaner is abrasive sir! so I never use it, have you seen the video I published last week which covers waxing and protecting?
stuart fillingham no this was the only one that popped on my feed. time to brew another cup of coffee methinks...
Thanks for this (and the other) great videos. Question: why wouldn’t you use the cleaner on the tank and painted surface?
Good instructive video Stuart, one thing, do you clean the rear wheel rim separately , to get the sticky chain lube off? maybe I use too much lube, or the wrong sort, because I do have to use a degreasing fluid on a separate rag, on the inside of the left hand silencer too, it's only a few spots, but it can contaminate your cleaning mit
apart from that I endorse your method totally!
Hi Dave, Thanks, I use a good anti fling lube, I always wipe off the excess before it dries, and leave it overnight before riding. so I have minimal problems with lube fling. I always wash the rear wheel last so any pickup is not transferred elsewhere. the mitt is then washed before its used again.
I always finish by waxing the rear wheel and the petro solvents used in the wax remove any lube with ease whilst waxing and protecting the rim!
Thanks very much for watching nice to hear from you again.
Good info.
Thanks Greg!
Stuart, may I ask what you recommend for removing the dried on flies etc from bodywork, fairing and tank. These in summer are often backed on to the fairing, screen and tank .
Just put a piece of wet kitchen roll over the area and leave it for 5 to 10 minutes. it will rehydrate the bugs and they should then just wash off with ease! work well with helmet visors too!
In my early years i was trained as a car cleaner at BMW here in Québec...a very good notion on how to clean without damage paint and mags...you Sir did a very good vidéo !!!
Well…..there are a lot of people that would most definitely poopoo a video that (please excuse the term..) teaches you to suck eggs. However, I did find it very informative and having followed you for some time and knowing how spotless you keep you machines thought that it’s got to be worth a watch. I liked it so much I’m off to get some Muckoff. Cheer Stuart.
Years ago I used a product called Honda Bike Brite one time on a motorcycle. Many people swore by this product. It also was a spray on , let set a few mins and rinse thoroughly. I followed the instructions to the letter. Much to my disappointment all the black engine cases, swing arm etc. came out with a dull finish. Ever since that episode I've been very hesitant to use any of these spay and rinse type products, S100 etc. I like what you demonstrated with the Muck Off product but I need some reassurance I will not experience the same problems as I did with the Honda product .
All I can really say mike is that, that has never happened to me in the 10+years ive been using Muc off cleaner!
Interesting comment. I tried the muc off method on my new Thruxton R and my old Honda XL250. The results on both were consistent; the bright alloy casings and wheels as well as the black painted metal both went milky white. I followed the instructions in that I washed off the cleaner within the specified times. I am, as you can imagine, very disappointed and now face quite a lot of work in order to retrieve the situation
Nice video, I always use Kent extra large drying towels for soaking up the excess water. Have you tried a hot air blower to get the bike fully dry? I purchased a pet dryer unit for around £50, which does an excellent job of blasting the water from all the nooks and crannies on the bike.
Yes people keep mentioning pet dryers but i have to admit i have not tried one as yet!
Yes, please give one a try they are a nice piece of kit.
You can by the motorcycle specific version of the dryer but to me they are identical to the Pet Dryer version and always seem to cost more.
Please be careful when you first try out the dryer. I first tried my new dryer out in the kitchen.
Big mistake, the airblast was so powerful that the hose unit flew out of my hand and the blast of air blew over one of the wife's ornaments that she displays on the kitchen shelf.
Luckily she was out at the time and I managed to repair it and place it back in exactly the same spot. She will (of course) eventually find out about this little mishap and I will be in BIG trouble!
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LOL Hi again Michael, ill see if i can get my hands on one this summer!
Thanks for great vid. Quick question. We live in a VERY hard water area so we also have a house water softener. Outside on the drive I have cold hard water tap and a hot water tap with soft water. Should I use the hot soft water over the cold hard water?
cold in summer warm in winter
Sweet bike
Do you do this procedure just when you think the bike is dirty or after each or so many rides? I think I remember you recommended a Castrol product for people in the US in place of GX85 but I can't remember the soecific one. I'll have to try locating it again.
I'll have to check the manuals for any electronics, parts Triumph recommends covering while cleaning the bike.
Thank you for providing a detailed / thorough procedure for cleaning that by looking at your bike obviously works very well.
Great video 👍🏻👍🏻 I unfortunately did drop a micro fibre cloth on a manifold pipe and it did leave a mark, any ideas how to get ride of the mark?
Great info, thanks! Would you mind saying what brand and model of rear shocks those are? Thanks.