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The
Correct
Way
To
Wash
Your
HOG |
GET
PREPARED
Before
you
turn
on
the
hose
and
crack
open
the
Harley®
Sunwash™,
remember
to
do
some
simple
things
that
can
make
a
huge
difference
and
help
you
avoid
dreaded
scratching:
Remove
rings,
jewelry,
watches
and
anything
else
that
might
scratch
your
bike
as
you
clean.
Motorcycle
jackets
with
metal
buckles,
zippers
and
studs
can
be
especially
hazardous
to
paint.
Don't
try
to
wash
your
bike
right
after
a
long
ride.
Make
sure
your
bike
is
cool
to
the
touch.
Not
only
can
a
hot
engine
and
pipes
burn
you,
but
they
can
scar
your
motorcycle
by
making
waxes
and
cleaners
act
differently.
If
your
bike
is
caked
with
mud
or
heavy
soil,
rinse
it
off
first.
Sponging
over
crusted
dirt
can
scratch
your
paint.
Beware
the
old
sponge
--
it
may
have
dirt
trapped
inside
that
will
scratch
your
finish.
We
recommend
using
the
wash
mitt
available
from
Harley-Davidson.
Buy
cleaning
products
made
for
cleaning
motorcycles,
like
those
available
in
the
Motor
Accessories
section
of
harley-davidson.com.
Just
because
something
makes
your
bathtub
or
toaster
shine,
doesn't
mean
it
will
shine
your
Harley.
START
WASHING
Now
that
you're
ready,
it's
time
to
roll
up
your
sleeves
and
get
to
work.
Dilute
Sunwash™
according
to
instructions
on
bottle
and
wash
bike.
Sunwash
contains
special
water
softeners
that
allow
it
to
be
used
in
direct
sunlight.
Rinse
thoroughly
from
the
top
down,
paying
careful
attention
to
complete
removal
of
cleaner,
especially
from
nooks
and
crannies.
During
rinsing,
you
may
splatter
cleaner
from
one
part
of
the
bike
to
another,
so
go
back
and
give
the
bike
a
light
misting.
In
drying
your
bike,
pay
close
attention
to
areas
where
water
tends
to
puddle.
Leaf
blowers
make
excellent
bike
dryers.
Again,
make
certain
the
blower
is
clean.
Compressed
air
is
not
good
for
drying,
because
oil
and
rust
particles
are
often
inside
the
tank.
Clean
your
wheels
--
and
pay
special
attention
to
the
dreaded
galvanic
corrosion.
In
the
course
of
normal
use,
particles
from
brake
dust
get
on
your
wheels.
If
neglected,
these
non-compatible
metals
can
react
to
one
another
--
creating
galvanic
corrosion
--
and
produce
pitting
on
your
wheels.
The
result
is
costly
refinishing
of
the
wheel.
In
other
words,
wheel
dirt
is
a
whole
new
kind
of
dirt
--
so
it
needs
a
whole
new
kind
of
cleaner.
Look
for
a
cleaner
made
specifically
for
wheels,
preferably
Harley-Davidson®
Wheel
and
Tire
Cleaner
NOW
CHECK
OUT
YOUR
HANDYWORK
As
you
clean
and
rinse
your
bike,
be
very
aware
of
how
water
reacts.
This
will
give
you
an
indication
of
what
to
do
next.
If
the
water
beads
into
small
round
droplets,
you
probably
don't
need
to
polish
your
bike.
If
the
water
sheets
or
forms
oblong
droplets,
it
may
be
time
for
a
polish
job.
If
your
bike
is
older
than
six
months,
professional
detailers
recommend
a
pre-cleaning
or
cleansing.
Use
Harley®
Glaze
Polish
and
Sealant
to
deal
with
imperfections,
slight
scratches,
dulling
and
stains.
THE
FINAL
POLISH
Polishing
and
sealing
isn't
just
about
good
looks.
A
well
cared-for
bike
repels
dust,
dirt,
bugs
and
dirty
water.
Use
Harley®
Glaze
Polish
and
Sealant
and
follow
the
instructions
on
bottle.
Don't
use
in
bright
sunlight
or
if
the
air
is
especially
humid.
Use
a
softcloth
for
application.
A
soft
cloth
is
an
absolute
must
for
buffing.
If
streaking
occurs,
try
a
dampened
softcloth
or
a
couple
of
drops
of
distilled
water
in
a
gentle
circular
motion.
If
streaking
is
severe,
reapply
a
small
amount
of
the
polish
and
remove
quickly.
After
polishing,
let
the
bike
remain
in
the
shade
for
several
hours
if
possible.
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Mike
Bruno's
Bayou
Country
Harley-Davidson
1740
Martin
Luther
King
Blvd
Houma,
LA
70364
www.bayoucountryharley.com
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here
for
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