[Ducati] Covering a wet bike.

[Barbara]

Andy,
     Reggie at the "Detail Whale" has a Person always ready on standby,
just for such occasions. I picked that shop for their exclusive use of
Rolls Factory Advised Products.

Ciao




andrew coleman wrote:
> Barbara,
> The best situation is to wash the bike the moment you can. If you can't, DO NOT cover the bike if it is still wet.
> The cover will retain moisture & promote corrosion of every component. NOT GOOD.
> Wash the bike as soon as is possible. Use HIGH QUALITY detailing products. DO NOT use the commercially available cleaners found in discount auto parts stores.
> Once the Monster is clean, lube the chain (Maxim Chain Wax), and wax the painted surfaces. 
> Most "detail" shops really don't know how to detail a bike and can do more harm than good.
> Andy in So. Fl.
> '05 999R
>
> -----Original Message-----
>   
>> From: Barbara <art-portfolio at adelphia.net>
>> Sent: Sep 27, 2006 9:43 PM
>> To: Ducati Owners Group <ducati at ducati.net>
>> Subject: Re: [Ducati] Covering a wet bike.
>>
>> I would drop my bike off at the detailing shop & call a limo service to 
>> take me home.
>>
>>
>> Ciao
>> Pick
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Charles Mason wrote:
>>     
>>> I would think it depends on the weather for that evening and your 
>>> location... Are you expecting more showers, are you in a dry area like 
>>> Arizona or humid like Florida, are you expecting freezing weather, 
>>> etc? In general you want to try and keep your metal, electronics, etc 
>>> dry and get them that way as quickly as possible. - the other Charles
>>>
>>>
>>> On Sep 28, 2006, at 12:38 PM, Mr .Cavalier wrote:
>>>
>>>       
>>>> After a wet and messy ride, do you think I should cover the Monster or
>>>> should I leave it to dry till the morning?
>>>>
>>>> Thank you,
>>>> Mert
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