[Ducati] Covering a wet bike.

[d888spoltd at aol.com]

I do the same Rick, and I'm acquiring my fifth Ducati tomorrow.  No problems. I just rarely comment or respond to such threads for fear of having to deal with the resultant backlash of those who "never ever" wash their bikes. Personal choice I suppose.
 
Cheers,
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-----Original Message-----
From: rmichantz at uswest.net
To: ducati at ducati.net
Sent: Fri, 29 Sep 2006 12:34 AM
Subject: Re: [Ducati] Covering a wet bike.


Ahh, the old bizzare "wet bike" thread!!! <g> DETAIL SHOPS!!! HUH???? I have been riding Ducati's since the mid 70's in all weather and have 7 of the buggers right now. I always get comments on how nice they look for being so "old". Oldest is 1974, newest 2002. I get a bucket of water with soap in it, a sponge and scrub a dub away, rinse with a hose and wipe of excess water with a towel. Gee, they look great, no problems, EVER and when needed they get the good old turtle wax on the paint. These are very dependable motorcycles, not old paintings for goodness sake!!! I cannot believe, well enough said..............hehehe 
 
  Rick 
 
At 08:00 PM 9/28/2006, you wrote: 
 
>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. 
 
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