cleaning tips

When cleaning your bike, you always want to be careful not to scratch any of the surfaces!! Don't be afraid to keep old non printed cotton t-shirts, cotton socks etc. They make great cleaning rags. Also the old fashion cloth diapers that mom or grandma used to use are also great polishing rags. You can use Q-tips to get into tight areas, also the use of a soft bristled tooth brush works for crevasse's. I have also cut up old cotton bed sheets into strips about a foot long to use for cleaning spoked wheels or any other round surface you can wrap it around. There are several complete cycle cleaners out there available to use that wont harm any surface on your bike. you don't want to use any dish soap for this may leave a residue and won't properly clean your bike. If you use a complete cycle cleaner be sure to follow the directions to avoid any unwanted water spots.
An easy tip for cleaning you chrome after the bike is washed is to use a good glass cleaner, it wont leave a film or residue, and leaves your chrome shiny and looking new. It is also a good thing to at least at the beginning of the riding season to put a good coat of wax on all painted and chrome surfaces, this will not only protect your paint but will also aid in the cleaning process the next time you get caught in the rain. To include your windshield, if you have one, it will aid in the removal of those pesky bugs that never seem to come off. Talking about you windshield DO NOT use news paper on it, it will damage the protective surface and scratch it.
Always remember to use something soft and non-abrasive when cleaning and polishing your baby.