Clean bike, then clean me

[p.dath]

Why is it when I clean by bike I end up with grease and dirt all over my hands and arms, and it takes almost as long to clean me as it did to clean the bike in the first place.

Does this happen to just me?

[slofox]

Just don't clean the bike...problem solved...:whistle:

[Oakie]

Use latex gloves (like the ones health-workers use). They're about $12 for 100. Might look a bit odd but they'll keep your hands clean.

[robo555]

Kerosene is your friend.

[p.dath]

Why is it when I clean by bike I end up with grease and dirt all over my hands and arms, and it takes almost as long to clean me as it did to clean the bike in the first place.

Does this happen to just me?


Just don't clean the bike...problem solved...:whistle:

But I like it looking all nice and shiny. Plus I'm hoping it will last longer by getting all those nasty chemicals off it that the road seems to like depositing. And of course, it's when I inspect my bike for unusual things (which usually means something needs to be done about it).

[Dare]

Eucalyptus oil, petrol, washing up liquid, latex gloves.
Used to work as a waiter, was a bitch turning up smelling of solvent after 4 hours work on the car!

[YellowDog]

I don't mind getting dirty so much, it's more the cuts and bruises I always seem to get.

[2wheeldrifter]

Use latex gloves (like the ones health-workers use). They're about $12 for 100. Might look a bit odd but they'll keep your hands clean.

and some chloroforum.... :yes:

[Hiflyer]

I just use the brake parts cleaner from repco,

But washingpowder does the trick and you 90% of the time have some handy. Try it and then try tellin me it doesn't work :niceone:


just makes your hands a tiny bit slippery

[Kiwi Graham]

Spent a very satisfying hour cleaning the chain the other day, still getting the shit of my hands. Note to self.......buy some latex gloves!

[Hiflyer]

or some washing powder.....

[oldrider]

Why is it when I clean by bike I end up with grease and dirt all over my hands and arms, and it takes almost as long to clean me as it did to clean the bike in the first place.

Does this happen to just me? Yes but....

Not if you use CT18 Superwash, spray on, soak, brush on (to clean), hose off, dry off, polish! :yes:

[gijoe1313]

Whatever happened to being filthy biker scum? :oi-grr:

All good, it takes me longer to clean my bike(s) than it does for a cage! And I use two buckets o'suds compared to one for a car :lol:

Then auto-sol, the good ol'meguiars treatment ... tar remover, etc etc ... ahh I luvvies my bikes I does! :love: