Very good video. Thank you. 👍 Also a tip for anyone who's like me and hasn't got the best memory: Get a notepad app' on your phone and make notes whilst listening to the video - now I feel confident to do this method because I've got all the steps listed and can follow my own instructions lol.
Great video. Additional comments to those already submitted. Use foam ear plugs when doing the air dryer. Makes the process more pleasant. Definitely use the shower setting on the hose around the control area. And that dryer works good getting all the water out around the switches. Don't forget to remove jewelry like bracelets before you start. I am going to get some of the grit guards for my buckets. Good idea!
I use the narrow plastic bags from produce dept. at grocery store over handle grip buttons. Secure it to handle bars with zip ties or rubber bands. This will help prevent water from entering switches. Cheap fix. Cut length of bag down to fit this area better.
Chris…. Your channel is costing me a small fortune. I bought every one of the items from your Amazon store that you demonstrated including the blower, with the exception of the Turtle Wax which I already have. I use a leaf blower to dry my bikes but it’s a marginal solution. And I really needed new towels, so…… why not?
@@cruisemansgarage …. Hi Chris, I finally had a chance to use the Sidekick after two-bucket washing my Harley this afternoon. Holy cow that thing has some power. It’s a high quality build item as well and I like the heavy duty on / off steel toggle switch. What pleasantly surprised me, was the warm air that blows out of it. That is a bonus for drying quickly. By the way, the towels you demonstrated, and I bought, are really good too. I barely needed one to finish wiping down the bike, but they are super high quality as well.
2 bucket idea has been my method for years they now say use 3 buckets as well as deionized water for even better results.. Try to always use a foam cannon to help lift the dirt particals of the bike. Some people like ststed also use a leaf blower.(works perfect) harborfreight has one with two speed settings (hi/low) with short oval nozzles as well included, useing air from a air compressor (low to mid setting on air volume) can also be used Remember the soap not the water does most of the cleaning so try to keep the bucket filled with lots of sudz . Btw i use 2 different microfiber towels whhen wasking the bike (one for upper and one for lower) and i use completely different towels for the wheels. Tip: use a permant marker to tag your towls that way you know what towl was used for what areas ,also if any of your washing and or drying towels for the body ever fall on the floor DO NOT use them again for washing or drying as dirt could have been embeded in the towel and can possibly scratch your paint.
Be very cautious using a blow dryer on your electronics, I have similar dryer I use on my Harleys and have taken out multiple radios over the year by getting water into the cd decks. In fact there is a cottage industry fixing Harley radios, Iron Cross audio, to repair radios guys like me break. ps Great video, tks for making.
Enjoyed the video a lot. Some good tips there but one thing I would like to see (or know) is how you clean the top face of the exhausts. Because the panniers are so close, I can barely get a rag in there.
Excellent Cruise. Thank you. An area of ownership easily taken for granted. If you value your investment in keeping it looking it’s best. Love the dirt traps. The blow dryer is a great tool for getting areas you can’t get to with the chamois. They do work!
Hello Chris, I just watched your two bucket video; what a good idea, one that I never thought of. It makes a lot of sense, thanks! BTW, what seat do you have on your bike! A Fellow Goldwing rider, Loyal.
On April 2, 2022 you do a great video on washing the windshield and dash. As the dash is very susceptible to scratches and even blotchy clouding from exposure to chemicals often found in cleaning products. Yet this video completely contradicts that video when you wash the bike.
I have been trying to watch your videos from the link which I saved. The link always worked fine until yesterday. I have been trying to email you and I just get messages that says email has been blocked. I don’t understand the problem. I can’t get a hold of anybody to help me. I used the email link that you had posted in the description of the video as well as going to your website to contact you. Just says email has been been blocked. I know this is not the place to discuss this but I’m hoping that you see this and can post some kind of a comment back to me where I can get a hold of you to rectify the situation. And for anyone thinking of buying the house maintenance series videos they are some of the best I’ve ever seen. I purchased the series February 4, 2021
I, too, wash my 2018 Goldwing's wheels first. So when I'm ready to wash the Goldwing entirely, I won't be on wet ground to finish my washing of my Goldwing.
As Dan Rahn said, wash the wheels first. I start with the rear wheel first; you lay down on a dry driveway while washing the wheel. Before rinsing, I wash the front cowl (located behind the front wheel, both front and underneath?)
