Simple Green 1:10 (or S100) for grime, such as under fenders, on the swing arm, etc. Also excellent for wheels (and safe for tires). Rinse well but not with a strong stream. Don`t use dressings on the tires (for safety reasons) just try to get a black look by cleaning.
For stubborn spot cleaning on the swingarm/transmission area I use WD40 then a rinse with SG. Spray the WD40 onto the towel, not the bike.
If there`s a windshield, be extremely careful, they scratch very easily. DON`T use you microfiber on these. I use Cee Baileys cleaner and the Dupont wipes they offer.
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303 on anything that`ll take it, except tires. Wipe down jacketed cables with 303. I`ve used Solution Finish on the black switch housings on the handlebars to great effect.
Use your intuition on polish and LSP. Accidental product splatter and slinging from a DA can result in a major cleanup effort and may stain exposed hoses, wires, grommets, bushings, etc. Cover things judiciously!
As far as not messing things up, just use common sense. Don`t use high pressure. Don`t spray directly into cavities that may contain wiring. Cover the tail pipe(s) with a plastic bag and rubber band. I also cover the instrumentation.
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