Triumph T120, WAXING, DETAILING & PROTECTING your motorcycle 

Hi Stuart, couple of days back washed my bike and polished and sprayed it the exact same way you explained in the video. When I took the bike out yesterday got stuck in bad rain and the bike got dirty but after reaching home all I had to do was to run it down with some water and that's all I had to do.. No scrubbing or shampoo needed to get rid of the dirt. I just want to thank you for this guide and making our life so easy.

my family are looking at me like im mad watching this ..............they dont understand,brilliant video.

So, so informative, you sound like a genuine bloke, thanks very much for your insight and professionalism.

Stuart, i have never seen a better looking bike. Beautiful looking finish. Well done man, its a credit to you. I ride a Kawasaki but absolutely love Triumph. Ride safe.

great videos showing loads of information easy to listen to without all that music which most people put on thanks again

Time for an update now that Ceramic/Graphene coatings are more affordable. Some are good for 5+ years, though you have to purchase enough to do 10 bikes.

Great video, very informative! I learned something about paint technology today. I'm glad you mentioned not applying petroleum-based products accidentally on your brakes/tires. I'd like to add that many car washes have wax in them and should also be avoided because the wax residue will remain on the tires as well.

Cracking video , I've had my Bonneville 865 for almost ten years and if we keep on top of it they can look as good as the day we rolled it out of the showroom ! Incidentally , couldn't help noticing your right hand gaiter may need rotating a tad to locate the vent holes to the rear which may help reduce the ingress of moisture and road grit and grime .

Hey Stuart, I love your videos, watching them all prepping for the arrival of my shiny new T120 Bonny in a few weeks' time! I'm living in Berlin right now, and tried to buy some GT85 from amazon. Unfortunately, due to shipping laws with regards to Aerosols, my order was cancelled. Just wondering if there are any other brands you'd trust instead of GT85 while getting the same protective qualities? Thanks, Sebastian

Hi Stuart, I've just taken delivery of my first Bonnie and found these vids - brilliant. Question... Do you do this step every time you wash the bike? If not, how often? Thanks!

Great video, I might give some of them ago. I have the matt green Street Scrambler and used some muc off speed polish I had in the garage on that not really thinking about it, came out super shiny to my suprise, that Matt finish stuff might be the answer.

Gorgeous bike Stu! I had my new Speedmaster rust proofed/glass coated. Wasn’t cheap, but it’s held up for 3 months with just a water rinse down and good dry off with micro fiber and compressed air. We’ll see after 6 months…

Hi Stuart, from Portugal! Is it safe to apply GT85 or Muc Off Miracle Shine in black silencers? i have the T120 black and i'm afraid with heat it could ruin the coating.. any thoughts or experience? Thanks for the very nice videos and good luck with the new project.

Hi Stuart, I've been following your blog and have thoroughly enjoyed this journey of yours with the bike, I just bought a new T120 today and saw this video earlier as well. GT85 cannot be exported to India, I've checked some options that are available here would you be able to recommend from this list ? www.amazon.in/Rust-Oleum/b/ref=bl_dp_s_web_3868896031?ie=UTF8&node=3868896031&field-lbr_brands_browse-bin=Rust-Oleum. It would be great to hear from you, wishing you the very best at these awesome videos. Many thanks

I live in the United States what do you recommend for wax and wash....thanks

Great Video. I'd be interested in how you clean and protect those chrome spokes? When I first picked up my used TU250X I thought the spokes were galvanised they were that dirty. I still haven't really got them clean of chain throw off and road grime. Also for tyre sidewalls, plastics and rubber I use 303 Aerospace Protectant as it is Matt Finish and not slippery/sticky like Armour All. For some reason it is also the best dead bug remover I have found.

Appreciate all of your video's Stuart , also I have the Matt graphite paintwork!Interesting point about GT 85 for use on the engine housing.Will it be ok on the blackened pipes ? Also, I have spotted some triumph panniers on eBay, 1/2 price, £230 but it says for t100 air cooled, wondering if they would still fit the 2017 t120

I'm waiting for delivery of my 2019 Triumph Bonneville T120 Diamond Edition here in New Orleans. So very different from the 1978 Bonnie I rode during law school. Not that I miss Amal carbs and ticklers. Your excellent video will come in handy here. We're a semi-tropical climate, with high humidity, buckets of rain, and long hot summers. I've filed this video away for future use. Great tips on the products and the application process. Thanks Stuart!

Have to say I pre-ordered a T120 black (with black exhausts and everything) but since I saw your motorcycle I am seriously considering changing to classic jet black with chrome exhausts. This is a very difficult decision!

Thanks for this very informative video, I’ve followed your cleaning regime and am very pleased with the results. I have a question regarding tyre shine products. I know that some products state that they are NOT to be used on motorcycles, I assume for safety reasons. The muc off product you use on this video is no longer available, so could you recommend another one that IS SAFE for use on motorcycles please?

Hi Stuart. At 48 i didn't think i had much to learn about detailing bikes but watched your vid and yes i do. I was due some new polish and had no idea what ro go for. I chose the simoniz liquid wax and the 85 aswell. My 120 black was nice already but it is nicer now and thats not just me imagining it. Black paint is a pig to shine up. Thank you.

Might have missed it, but is that a weekly, monthly or biannual routine? Thanks in advance dear Stuart.

Stuart what have you done to me, I always like to keep my bike clean and my mates always rib me about it but your bike is several steps up, awesome, so clean. I have a 2009 Thruxton 900 and after seeing your cleaning video I went out and bought a top quality wax and Muc - off miracle shine from eBay. I live in Tasmania Australia and can not find a importer of GT85 but will check out eBay etc. I have heard WD40 have bought out the manufacturers of GT85. I did pick up a product which WD40 are selling as a dry lube spray with Teflon (PTFE. Poltytetrafluoroethylene or something like that lol) recommended for metal, plastic etc. I will try that for now. Love your videos keep it up

Well I took your advice and detailed my 5 month old T100 yesterday. Should have been done right out of the dealer for protection but nevertheless the results were outstanding. Had to make a few substitutes as Muc-off is hard to find/expensive here in the States, but did use their Bike Cleaner and MO-94. Simoniz also seems to be disappearing from the States so used one of Maguires pure carnauba waxes and some sort of tire shine. Now, as I don't have a garage to protect her under the Arizona sun we'll see how it all holds up. I do have a carport and regularly use a bike cover, but as I ride nearly everyday the latter is a bit of a nuisance. One question, do you use anything on the knee pads and seats? Right now I use some 303 uv protectant on the seat but nothing on the pads. Fantastic video Stuart!

Just found this vid sir ..... acf50 and gt85 .... my favourite after listing to you I’ll be sticking to them .... regards Fred

Thank you Stuart, I found this very informative, both as a how to and for your product recommendations. I shall now be in a better position to care for my new T120 when it hopefully arrives next month.

Hi stewart .Would love to try miracle shine on my T120 if I could get the bloody can opened!

Hello Stuart. Seems like the Muc-off tire shine gel is not available anymore, even from the Muc-off website. Perhaps they've taken it off the market? Anyway, I was going to go online and order another product for that use, but I thought I'd ask if there's a good alternative you've used and are happy with. It's always good to know what products have the Fillingham seal of approval! :)

Halfords had a clearance few weeks ago and 3 pounds a tin gt85 great stuff use it on my bike as well as acf 50 like you said best protects your bike before you can watch it deteriate before you then your job's going to be lot harder after the fact best off looking after your motorcycle your money bought it great video

Wow most useful video I have seen regarding bike care. Thanks for your efforts. Im expecting my jet black T100 in a week's time, before that I would like to buy the cleaning products you mentioned, however I could not find an importer for GT85 where I live. Could you please suggest an alternative product. I get WD-40 PTFE spray. Can it serve the same purpose as GT85 as water and dirt repellent. Please suggest.

I was just watching your video and was going to ask if you were from Hull as I am and recognise your acsentthen you said Hull area lol.Ive just purchased a T 120 black.I live at Gilberdyke,the EXhausts are matt black.Then I’ve just seen your video is 6 years old.Do you still have the Triumph? great vids by the way .

Hi Stuart, another great vid. I have just got myself a 2013 Kawasaki w800, with plenty of chrome so ive been rewatching a few of your cleaning and maintaining vids. Just one question. This is an old video but im sure it still applies. I have gt85 for my bicycle fortunately, after spraying the chrome and drying it off, do i still apply the muc off miracle shine, as that already has the ptfe is that basically giving the chrome 2 coats ?

my only complaint would be why do you apologise for running to long, fantastic videos packed full of information about a fantastic bike, I'm going to organise delivery for about May time, fill the Sundays in lovely.

Stuart, thanks for your informative vids which I've been watching since buying a new T120. Advice please? There is a very slight dent/ripple in the fuel tank and I have no idea how it got there. The paint shows no damage and there is no crease in the metal. It's hard to spot but I'd still like to fix it, is there a remedy you can recommend?

My Street Twin has a matte finish. Ive read that it doesnt require, or that you shouldnt use a wax on this. Is that true? If not, can you recommend a product for that finish?

This is now my bible for cleaning my R NineT ; thanks Stuart

Hi Stuart, I am from Ecuador, South América, and Just bought a T100 Black, 2014, 4000k, very nice, and I am very happy with it, I want to buy sadle bags for mi bike, can you tell me where did you buy the bags you have in your motorcycle?

Really excellent info but forgive me for asking Is the seat, mirrors, and windscreen stock? If not where from? Freaking gorgeous bike!!! Thnx Stuart.

Thanks Stuart for the video.. I have just bought a Speedmaster which was a dealer demo and needs some work. I look forward to giving it a good clean and I will definately use some or all of these products if available downunder. I just need to repair the paint on the forks which has few marks and there is already a bit of rust on the spokes. It was a good price so I am not complaining. Your videos will cover most of what needs doing. Looking forward to the next ones. Brian.

After doing my initial clean so i start from a good baseline for future maintenance, would it be better to do the GT85 and then wax the whole thing? Or wax it all, then spray it?

Hi Stuart and Greetings from the US I love your videos and your gorgeous T-120! I have your videos bookmarked and look at them regularly. I just purchased a Triumph Trophy SE due to my size and it was between the T-120 and this bike. I wanted to ask if you have any knowledge or experience with a process called Simonize or Simonizing. My dealer sold me on this stating that it provides a glass like coating on the paint and protects the paint for the "written guarantee" for life of the owner. The manufacturer states that there is no problem with the washing and waxing that you use on your bike which I question. This process costs me a pretty penny and I hope I didn't throw good money after bad. Please keep up your videos. I really enjoy them and all your concern about keeping us informed about all things on the Triumph. Best Regards and Cheers! Gary

Not at all too long, much of important info... We are careless, too careless about our bikes. 2-3 years old and scratches all around, waxing done only during winter... Try to ride at nice weather only but there are incredible amopunt of dead insects there now - I somewhat feel a bit ashamed. Should change the cleaning procedures... That bike is corgeous!

Hey Stuart. What a fantastic video - really enjoyed it and yes would like to see the washing regime. Your Bonnie is still looking stunning after a year! You filled all the gaps I had about polishes and I have just ordered the Muc Off Miracle Shine on Amazon for £11.63 + free UK delivery. I wash and wax mine every Sunday afternoon along with the car (yes a bit OCD I know - it must be the military thing) and you've given me some cracking tips. Thankyou again sir for the excellent detail and of course the witty narration. Looking forward to next week.

Hello I watched the video on polishing the aluminum side cases . The product you used to do that is not available here in the USA. Is there another product that would be similar . Thanks

i was cleaning my T120 can the knee pads be removed from the fuel tank as damp / moisture could be retained starting corrosion ; when you mentioned dust coats that brought a smile to my face remembering my days in a body shop when it was all cellulose and cars would be going rusty before they got to the showrooms .

I may have missed it. I did not see anything about cleaning the radiator core. The liquid cooling heat exchanger is exposed to all sorts of oncoming mud, grit, insects, water, oil, and other road born fluids. How does one clean it? I would think that would be important not to just appearance but to the health of the engine, as heat transfer is affected by all that muck.

stuart fillingham Dear Sir. Love your informative videos. GT85 appears to be a wonderful product. Very hard to find in the U.S. or cost prohibitive. have you heard of PTFE products like CRC and ZEP 45 or if you have any other that you may want to recommend for us across the pond. thx in advance.

Hi Stuart, just found your channel great content, I just purchased a Triumph Speedmaster so looking for tips on how to look after it, cheers

I see you said you wax or polish your bike once a week unfortunately my bike has been in storage sense April, I washed it and polished it before i put the cover over it do you think it would still be ok and won't rust? The bike is kept in a garage by the way

As usual very nice video. Be aware that the link to the wax goes to an mild abrasive wax.

Your best video yet. Always great to learn from someone who has real world experience. I've certainly learnt something about paint today. I paused the video when you were discussing the Simoniz wax so I could order some, only to find the Muc Off one is perhaps slightly better 😱. That will teach me for not waiting until the end 😉👍🏻. Also interesting to here your thoughts on Muc-Off, I just assumed it was bit of a con, so that's something else I've learnt today.

Stuart what so you use to protect the front fork rubber gators and side panels can i use the mirracle shine on them as well thankyou.

Stewart, I was wandering if you could review the chain adjustment. That is the one thing that seems to prevent me from buying a T120. The pipe placement seems to make it more of a chose than it should be.

Just a comment , first comprehensive video presentation ever found on this subject . Only found one mistake , a slip of the tong probably due to age . Thanks anyway , keep um coming .

Great video thanks. Shortly after delivery I hung a jacket on the bars and the nylon inner lining melted on the downpipe. Can anyone suggest a non abrasive way of getting this muck off?

Hi Stuart, great series of videos and very informative. I purchased a new T100 just a week ago and I'm applying your ideas and suggestions for keeping the bike looking its best. Thanks for taking the time to do it. Regards Gary Bailey - Brisbane, Australia.

Great video Stuart! I actually really liked the longer format...gave me enough time to eat my bowl of cereal and have a cup of coffee before it was all done. I have just a month or so ago bought a 1999 Triumph Legend TT that is in really very good shape and the body work is quite good. It does need some attention to cleaning however and your video is a great addition to all the "how to wash your bike" videos out there. You video really does fill a gap!

Thanks for this and your other videos Stuart. I collect my new t120 in June 2018 and will apply these methods the minute I get home. Nick

Thanks for the info. I have ordered some miracle shine and GT85. I have always used autoglym up to now so will see how this works out.

Fantastic video and thank you for sharing your knowledge, experiences and providing recommendations through your research. It's a pleasure watching your channel.

As a new rider in the market for a Street Twin, this is by a long margin one of the most considered, informative cleaning videos I've come across. Thank you! Can I just ask a quick question - would you use GT85 on the plastics, too, for example the fork gaiters?

Stuart do you use muck of pre wash you know the pink stuff

Thanks for the video and the info. Which products do you suggest for a T120 Black?

Ordered and delivered, I honestly thought my Street twin was clean and shiny...until I used this product. Very happy 👍

hey mate what do you use to wash the bike???? oh I got one of those tables too it arrived a week ago......great vids mate...kind regards Phil

Great stuff Stu........and thanks for the recommendations !!!

Very informative 👍🏻I have a Matt gray tank triumph speedmaster.. is there anything you'd recommended for this? I don't want a shine on it just to protect its mattness if that makes sense😊 keep up the good work always enjoy your vids...oops should have watched through to the end before asking😂😳

good video, well done interesting. go to aldi. lidl. when on offer £ 2. gt 85..super product.

Excellent video; thank you. Attention to detail is amazing. Thank you.

Just used the GT 85 on the Matt black pipes and engine casing. Came up lovely, slightly satinised but a beautiful even finish. Will try Matt finisher by Muc Off when I can find it. Very instructive video. Thank you Stuart

It looks like Muc off have stopped doing the tyre shine product.

Loved this video the first time I watched it, and had to review it again now that my bike has been repainted and stock of Muc Off Miracle Shine has arrived. Thanks again Stuart for exceptional videos. Cheers mate.

Good video and very useful. Why do you not use the Mu c-Off cleaner on the tank?

Hello Stu and thank you very much for yet another excellent and useful video. I for one would very much like to know how you wash your vehicles, in particular the products you use. Dave

Sorry Stuart in never been able to get Mic off tyre shine do they still make it

In light of advances of products and alterations of formulas such as Muc Off changing there MO94 to a biodegradable version. Have you changed any of your preventative formula choices? With the rise in dry PTFE sprays, would you a use dry ptfe spray's? With the move by Muc Off to change there MO94 to a full biodegrable version would you discount the Muc Off and stick with the GT85? Appreciate all the content you produce keep up the great work. Do you also still use the wax oil spray for swing arm and rear fender? Seams to have down sized to 400ml and now labelled hammerite wax/oil.

Great videos! Very informative and easy to understand. Please keep them coming.

Hi Stuart. I tried searching the comments for my question, to no avail. Does the PTFE spray work on the matte blacked out parts of a T120 black models (ie the exhaust, etc)? Thank you.

should i not use wax on areas that will be hot? like the engine and exhaust pipes?

Hi Stuart, I am Gustavo from Brazil and just got my brand new T120 Black. There isn’t any chrome parts in my bike (exhaust pipes, frame...) can you please advise if I can wax these black parts in the same way you showed in the painted part of your bike? Any good tips of conservation and maintaining a bike in a hot country like Brazil? I just also want to say I am addicted to your videos. Really good stuff!!!!

Hello Stuart! First of all thanks for your videos about how to clean and protect our Triumph bikes. Recently I washed and waxed my Thruxton EFI 900 in the way you explain in your videos and the result was amazing. I have one question for you. The chromes in my wheels and the alloy cases in the engine don’t shine as much as yours. Actually they look a bit shady. I was checking out the muc-off metal polish but I’m not sure is the right product for bringing back the shine to those parts. Any further recommendation? Thanks again! Best regards from Barcelona! Enric

Mr. Fillingham, I can think of no higher praise than to say that the ‘Full Fillingham’ has made all the difference to how my bike looks , as well as to how easily it sheds muc(k). On which subject , I’ve started using muc off bike cleaner concentrate and miracle shine wax, and they’re excellent products , long - lasting and labour saving. I’ve also started ( after you recommended it )air drying my bike after a wash, and it certainly goes a long way in getting it properly dry, especially behind badges and in those infuriating little crevices in the swing arm. And lastly, and not apropos to this video, but yes, Sir, I do know where Yorkshire is , thanks to reading the vet James Herriot as a kid. More power to you, Sir, and please keep them coming.

Hey Stuart - Really enjoying your attention to detail on these videos. Thank you!

Hi I just found your video and being a new Triumph owner I want to do everything possible to keep my bike looking good. I've been trying to find GT85 and can't find it anywhere, I live in California and I can't seem to get it here in the States. I found a place in the uk, and for four cans it's less than $40 shipping cost to send it here. Amazon does have it but they're selling for more than 40 a can. My question is, is there a comparable product i can get here? I'm looking at various products and I can't tell if they would work. I really want to use this product GT85 because everyone loves it and highly recommends it. Is there any chance that you could point me in the right direction? Any advise by either you or your followers are welcome. Oh and I own the T120 Black no Chrome and I live where there is a fair amount of humidity down by the beach here in California. Thank you! Ride safe!

Great videos, I have a matte graphite colour, any advice on how to detail and protect it. thanks

Thanks for the great videos Stu. I have all my Muc-Off products and had a good first swipe of detailing, cleaning and oiling the chain! The imitation pleather bags are a bit tough to clean. Also, any tips on scuff remover? My tank has fallen victim.

Hi, first of all thanks for your videos! I began to use the Muc off Miracle Shine, works great on the Paintwork! HOWEVER, it seems to leave a white grease which I cant seem to remove by polishing when applied to the motor parts! Any tips?

Hi Stuart - how do you treat the exhaust headers and silencers? Is it 'safe' to wax them, or should I use something else? Looks like you waxed the silencers at least, but I would have thought the heat could have caused an issue. The headers are even hotter, so what would you do to maintain those? My dad swore by Autosol (German metal polish) which creates a pretty good 'seal'. Cheers.

Hi Stuart excellent video once again. On your close ups I noticed the spokes are not at their best. Is it the camera/light or is there a problem. Is the warranty 12 or 24 months.

Fabulous video Stuart with really good tips; cheers, Andy

For those not finding GT85 in the States, check your local bicycle shop. Many near me in Tennessee carry it as an all purpose lubricant in exactly the same can as in the vid. Oh, and great job Stuart!

I’ve used GT85 for years on bicycle chains...... but I would think this oil residue on engine would be a dirt magnate on engine and especially small parts one cannot wipe off. But I will give it a try. Thanks

Hi , great video , could I ask what products and methods you use for the spokes on your wheels ? I currently have a triumph rally pro and I'm struggling to keep them clean. Any advice would be fantastic 👍

my Triumph smells like an oowers hand back too.

Excellent video Stuart. Always good to get some decent trade experience and information. I would like to see you do a cleaning video, there are a lot out there but I've not seen their end results as good as yours. I ride all year round so keeping the bike pristine is always a challenge but something I try to do. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I look forward to your next video.

Be careful with Miracle Shine on the tank. It left pink stains on the white paint (Baker Express Interceptor) that took me ages to rub out. I even had to use the dreaded WD40! Gave me quite a scare.

Thanks Stuart, very helpful video. My bike is shining and smelling lovely. :) Keep up the good work. Greetings from Amsterdam.

Always great videos! Stuart, what product should be used to "restore" the look of dull/faded black paint on controls/instrument panel, and, what to use on rubber hoses? Many thanks!

🇪🇸👍👍👍👍Súper!

Stuart, have you tried or tested any of the ceramic coatings that are all the rage lately ?? I’d like to hear what you think of them !!