Use also a gentle stream of water when rinsing, rather than high water pressure that comes from hose. The high pressure of water will cause dirt to grind further into paint, causing scratches along with other worse problems. And remember to use generous amounts of water when rinsing. Dirt that causes scratch will easily float away with enough water used.

When washing your bike…

Use lots of water, but without high pressure. Totally avoid using pressure washers. Instead let water flow freely by detaching nozzle from hose.

Along with generous amount of water, use detergents designed specifically for motorcycle washing. Ordinary detergent tends to remove wax that we want to try to keep. Simply mix detergent according to directions and go for it. Just make sure you rinse each section soon after applying detergent so that no soap film will develop. It is difficult to get rid of soap film when it dries up.

After washing, rinse, rinse, and rinse some more. Rinse everywhere. Every nook and cranny should be rinsed of soap.

Lastly, wash your motorcycle without bright sunlight. Soap suds can easily dry from heat. Ideal time of day would be in late afternoon or early morning when sun is not so strong.

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Tip #5: Make sure clutch/brake cables are routed properly. This is to avoid binding or hanging up cables when there is full lock-to-lock movement of bars. Also, cables that are routed properly will not bind during compression of forks or suspension. Install lever and actuator fittings, adjust freeplay to correct specs and check for smooth-positive action. These are done before starting bike.

Tip #6: Route speedometer/tachometer cables using a direct path. Make sure that cable will not hang up on caliper when forks compressed on front wheel drive speedometer cable. This is what usually happens with aftermarket calipers because they often come in a larger size or different shape. Always make sure that inner cable is well-lubed with light grease when installing and removing. Clean and re-grease regularly for maintenance.

Tip #7: Avoid having contact with painted surfaces when installing stainless steel braided cables. The braided surfaces of these used cables are very abrasive. You can use shrink or spiral wrap and/or cable guides when needed. And because stainless braided cables are less flexible, always keep this in mind when getting measurements for applications that are tailored according to your specifications. Clean and lube like any conventional cable assemblies.

And like any other used motorcycle parts, keep used cables clean and properly lubricated when necessary. Always check on proper adjustments and inspect for any wear and tear on a regular basis. Signs to look out for are torn or worn housing, frayed wires, and signs of bending or kinking at controls.

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