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Your bike won’t get as muddy on the road as it will if you do motocross, but you’ll still have grime and dirt building up on your components, frame and farings<\/p><\/div>\n
It may sound boring and tedious, but keeping your\u00a0bike clean can genuinely make a difference and not just with a quick blast from a power washer. A proper cleaning job will make your bike feel as\u00a0good as new and additionally extend the lifespan of its components which also means\u00a0you get better than average motorcycle valuation<\/a>.<\/p>\n Proper bike cleaners which can be sprayed may be dismissed by some people as unimportant but they actually make a difference. Dirt which cannot be removed by other methods will come off easily. However, many cleaners are chemical cleaners and should be thoroughly washed off your bike. Otherwise, the surface can get damaged over a period of time.<\/p>\n The drivetrain is one of the most vulnerable parts of your bike\u00a0and is covered with dirt and mud every time you use your bike. Making sure that it is\u00a0clean is an important part of the cleaning process and an old toothbrush is the ideal\u00a0solution.<\/p>\n Even if you are not particularly mechanically\u00a0minded, it is not difficult to keep your suspension operating smoothly. After the fork\u00a0and shock have been cleaned and dried, apply some fork oil and run the suspension a\u00a0few times before wiping clean.<\/p>\n Take off the wheels and use a dummy axle or a chain keeper to\u00a0maintain and keep the drivetrain taut. This helps to prevent the chain from folding or\u00a0falling off the bike.<\/p>\n If the chain is still dirty, put some drops of dish soap on\u00a0it, hold it with the rough side of your response and turn the cranks for some rotations.\u00a0Let it settle for 5 minutes and then rinse off the soap.<\/p>\n Use a stiff brush such as a bottle brush or an old\u00a0toothbrush to get into cracks in the teeth and pulleys. Use a stream of water to rinse\u00a0and repeat the process If you can still see some dirt.<\/p>\n Clean the brake calipers, the bottom bracket and the bottom of\u00a0your fork. The brake pads should be cleaned with the abrasive surface of your sponge.<\/p>\n Start at the valve and scrub all around the wheel and then\u00a0reverse the wheel to clean the opposite side. Soft and big brushes should be used to\u00a0clean the tires and rims. Scrub with a wet brush and dish soap and then rinse off the soap. Repeat the process if you\u00a0should find it necessary.<\/p>\n Wipe down everything on the bike using a dry cloth or leave it in the sun\u00a0to dry. Apply lubricant to your chain.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" There is no point in owning a high-quality and expensive bike if you’re not prepared\u00a0to make the effort to clean your bike like a pro. The bike can get quite dirty, especially\u00a0in winter when everything can be best described as…<\/span><\/p>\nCleaning tips<\/h2>\n
Use a good cleaner<\/h3>\n
Clean the drivetrain<\/h3>\n
Clean your suspension<\/h3>\n
Washing your bike<\/h3>\n
Scrubbing the components<\/h3>\n
Clean your wheels<\/h3>\n
Final steps<\/h3>\n