How to Wash Your Motorcycle Part 1

[opmike343]

Jesus, dude. It sounds like you're being held at gunpoint.

[lordigreekfan19]

i just wait till it rains

[aristophane32]

u forgot the spongebob for cleaning off the krabby patties

[OneProvidence]

In the UK, our roads are salted every day from October - March. Makes cleaning a pain-in-the-ass. I don't even bother washing my bike anymore.

[PCRedman]

should have done it with your helmet on for the cam

[Stazzagreen]

are u having a heartattack?

[iidecepterii]

sometimes I wash from the top up its faster :P lol

[johnnieCwb]

shut-up end wash more bitch!

[djentangle]

thumbs up for washing your bike with your gear on.. lol

[loboxido]

dude you missed a lot of things like the wrap inside the windshield for water spray absortion, a sponge in the exhaust... (well in your case a 250 couldn't suck any water drop) and i dunno but you missed a lot of things you don't say anything about polishers or leather treatments it's sure that a 250 doesn't need a lot of love, but men there are thousands of people with bigger bikes who need those explanations and please... don't speak off the range of the microphone ¬¬ that's a bad idea

[thsdrummer35]

3:57 that's what she said.

[pj2004pj]

Wow sponges on the floor, pick that grit up and scratch that paint. I wish my bike was that clean when I go to clean it. England in winter is crap for keeping bikes clean. Takes 1 - 2 hours just to do a average clean up with loads of degreasers brushes. Just to let you know pressure washers are ok to use, but get cheap ones with low power.

[rommeldito]

Save water man... you don't need that much. Why you don't build an extra room on the garage... is huge... haha

[darkxmasterfool]

Do you live in AZ? O_o

[kawasakizzr11002000]

any other dodo would have washed it in the drive way what were you sceard of the sun getting it ahahaha.

seems you would rather the punch in the head your dads going to give you fuck wetting all the boxes ahahaha

[sk8infreek]

So is it okay to spray on the gauges and all around the handle bars and stuff?

[hartland17]

is that a 250?

[solidgearman]

@hartland17 Its a 2008 Kawasaki 250R Ninja

[1gq2env]

You can get muffler plugs at any bike shop I've been to that are cheap and well worth the few bucks they cost in my opinion. I like the first-person perspective of your video but yeah, kinda dizzy now. Maybe a tripod and external mic next time. Good vid though!

[MTLKEBEK]

Keep your shammy in a plastic bag so it doesn't dry out.

[fizwizx]

I have everything except a motorcycle ha, still a nice video tho. Could use some work with camera.

[CrimelabS]

how often do you wash your bike? when rainy or muddy seasons.. mud is a daily problem to me i have to wash it of daily or every 2 days or rust might stick on the metal parts.

[steffydog1]

Your having a laugh!!

[show9o]

Dude, I'm so dizzy when seeing your video

[sleep410]

@show9o I dont think it was plan vid.

[YoungUrbanNinja]

Hey Rebelyell91 what do you do for a job? You seem pretty wealthy, just curious.

[owdrider]

I wouldn't have guessed Stephen Hawkings had a motorbike.

[heatrazer]

Dude, I couldn't bear to complete watching this movie! I thought you'd put the camera on a tripod and crack on with cleaning, not give us a tour of your garage, bike and talk for 6 minutes!

[MrCrazyTwo]

I was my bike from the bottom down too, takes me no time.....literally :P lol

[rebelyell91]

@MrCrazyTwo that's how to get it done haha

[mtnlogistics]

I like how you're in full riding gear to wash your bike. safety first lol. Thanks for all the vids, They've been very helpful to a noob like myself btw.

[herzlung]

Is shamwow good

[izmail1215]

@herzlung why not look ot up? you will have alaugh

[misterkenkoy1988]

lol why not spray/clean ur bike outside?

[neadkroll]

Did you do a part 2, or anything about cleaning and lubing the chain?

Thanks!

[Hardboi01]

why cant you use dish washer soap like Fairy liquid? i use it on my enduro bike and seems to do the job just fine

[bigjonny101]

@Hardboi01 fairy liquid is very abrasive and contains high amounts of salt which can corrode your bike after long term usage but when i used to use it the bike does sparkle!!! autoglym products are awsome tho!!!!

[shlem12]

nice garage dude

[boner2008]

haha, you sound like you're gonna have a heart attack toward the end

[LordDanZor]

Never never never never never put a sponge on the ground. NEVER. Even if you drop it, throw it out. It is not worth scratching your paint.

[Vrublevskogo]

I usually use my grandmother's panties back from 70s. They became very soft.

[produKtNZ]

SO it's not a good idea to hot, pressure wash your engine? I like a nice sparkly engine -_-

[TTBlackOPS]

1st off never put your sponge on the ground, you are asking to pick up dirt and turn that sponge into sand paper. 2nd try using dollar store Fake Pledge or the real citrus pledge instead of that shit you are using.

[VegetasRage]

you have a huge garage

[rebelyell91]

thanks

[emenentia]

OH there are two parts to this video?? For pete's sake! Just pressure wash the damn thing.

[emenentia]

I think this is a comedy... the bike hadn't even gotten wet until half way through the video :D

[digitalcubano]

So, um, do you ever get around to, you know, washing the bike? Cuz I'm at 2:30 and you've only managed to fill up the bucket with water...

[HasJuice]

Oh no! You were so close too! All you had to do was wait a WHOLE MINUTE D:

[digitalcubano]

@HasJuice: I seriously doubt it. At the rate he's going, we'll all be flying around on our hoverbikes by the time he gets the bike wet. Brevity is a virtue.

[mastercook62]

Fuck sake...just wash the thing and stop talking bollocks...

[breethwithme]

damn cant a person talk about it for noobs. must not be because you are the all seeing all knowing king of dushes. hes doing a instructional video you dushe

[hahehuhe]

omg... two spongebob's

[Benbluetiger]

@hahehuhe yeah they had to escape to survive from bp.

[tblue3cibm]

i have a headache

[robm425]

Don't leave sponges on the ground no matter what!!!!

[naminseniazei]

+ 1

[bliglum]

Especially if they are wet!!!!

[ELX222]

haha bar and tug. Nice vid! Inspires me to clean my bike, if only i wasn't on water restrictions and could use a hose to clean a vehicle... The joys of living in the worlds largest desert.

[rebelyell91]

Oh yes, it is fantastic (:

[canonheadmk1]

why can't you use dish washing liquid?

[rebelyell91]

usually harmful to the paint/finish

[TheHolySpirit]

Dish washing liquid is very good at removing fat from dishes. It doesn't distinguish between fat on dishes and the protective layer of wax on your paint work. Once that wax has been removed, many washing liquids contain abrasives which will leave tiny scratches on the paintwork. Over repeated washes this will lead to the paint becoming dull. So unless you have VERY gentle dish washing liquid and you re-wax after every wash, don't use it - use Car/bike shampoo

[himfan1]

will anything happen is your controls and seat get wet?

[DanBT123]

No, as long as your not leaving it drenched or pointing the pressure washer straight at them... just avoid close contact with those sort of things, Inc tyre valves. I mean they are designed to be in contact with weather.... its no different to getting caught in the rain :)

[DanBT123]

You could go over your wheels at this point with a dry cloth just to get any final break/road/oil muck off them. Same goes for exhaust and any other parts alike.

Once every thing has dried, get you spray wax and final cloth and working in sections, work around the bike spraying and polishing in the wax on all fairings and tank (This is where it really shines and its not hard!!!)

The only thing to do now it to give every thing a once over, re-lube and make sure she runs

[GuitarMasta4334]

Great guide, very informative

[rebelyell91]

thank ya ^_^

[ricersbrotherd16]

wouldnt the seat rot or somrthing from the water???

[rebelyell91]

nope, motorcycles are built with rain in mind

[hiphoppolice55]

you should of just drove it through a car wash!, lol

[mastamuffin]

I really like your voice.

[rebelyell91]

Thanks. (:

[elementttt1]

hey wat city and state do u live in, cuz Ive been seeing all your videos and the city looks exactly like mines

[rebelyell91]

Litchfield Park, AZ area

[ZEDROGANA]

ALWAYS REMEMBER TO BRING A TOWEL

[inukillerbr]

lmao

[cobrakingrocks]

do you first clean the chain and lube it or wash the bike first

[rebelyell91]

I clean and lube the chain after, so that the chain isn't "washed" when I wash teh bike

[yeahitsalex]

how often do you wash your bike?

[rebelyell91]

typically every 3 weeks or so

[tjmick1992]

how much do you pay per month to pay off your to your dealership?

[rebelyell91]

I pay 200 a month, but I choose to pay that much.

[paintballxguy]

isn't the 250r only like.. 5grand?

[tippmannc3]

:) $3500

[TrueOptimist]

Thank you!

[TrueOptimist]

You say that the gauges on the dash board are not water resistant. So, what happens if the rain starts while you driving far away from home?

[rebelyell91]

Bikes are built with rain in mind, a bike can withstand any amount of rain I'd say.

but I like to be careful if I'm shooting water from a hose onto the components on the handlebars - the gauges are fully water proof I'd say

[gisli94]

No realy, i did that with my dirtbike, just took the muffler off and kickstarted it, it's fine now ! LOL

[patratavatar]

dang man i have to admit you keep your bike in GREAT shape. nice videos their really helping me keep it going man!

[rebelyell91]

Good to hear man. (:

[gisli94]

Tro6ko : if that happends take the muffler off and start the bike !

[rebelyell91]

lol prolly a bad idea

[Tro6k0]

If you get water in the exhaust, how do you get it out?

[rebelyell91]

actually I think it drains automatically, or it just evaporates.

[vicious50cal]

what if i go into a drive in car wash with my bike,

[rebelyell91]

You'd be pretty wet

[Hysteriical]

is it possible to wash it with that thingy people with cars use.. (sry, i'm not english, so i don't know the name, lol) or does that destroy the bike in any way? maybe it's too hard? it costs money tho, or do you HAVE to do it like this?

[rebelyell91]

it's not tottaly recommend to use a pressure washer but I guess you could. I would just be careful.

[Hysteriical]

ah okay, thank you. I guess I will do this instead, much better :)

[TheHolySpirit]

Another reason to spend a few minutes washing a bike by hand is from a safety aspect. Whilst washing you are more likely to spot problems like badly adjusted chains, nails in tyres, loose bolts, worn cables, etc.. A little maintenance often is better (and cheaper!) than a lot of maintenance less frequently.

[SubyImprza]

ug the sand on thefloor is prob on the spounges your rubbing on the bike = Scratches

[young7m]

you sound like you exhausted lmao

[tinifatcat14]

you know for the exhaust you could just put tape over the hole

[rebelyell91]

good call :D

[bass1134]

i like your garage! im watching on how this vide cuz i just bought a new bike yesterday XD first bike.

[tutumaShell]

I got motion sickness watching this video. I get motion sickness on some of the 1st person vid games as well. Thanks for the advice and video anyway.

[rebelyell91]

glad it somewhat worked out. :D

[charlesoo47]

and remember kids.. use the "bar and tug" remover before you wet your bike! :P

[rebelyell91]

lmao very important!

[xcjg113x]

so can you ride this in the rain? im getting one in april and it rains alot in Kansas City Missouri

[rebelyell91]

of course.

motorcycle were built to operate in the rain, you just gotta be careful

[nippleparty]

"and my water is retarded"

[rebelyell91]

:D!

[nippleparty]

the randomness caught me off-guard lol

[shutupyourfaceman]

if it wasnt for this i would stuff up the electrics

[marlo916]

i was such a noob at washing a bike before this video. thank you.

[rebelyell91]

glad I can help man.

[ShwigShwag]

lol my hose and water spicket dose that too haha.. it has so much duct tape on it cause of the abuse it goes through.

[HybridSprinter08]

"and my water is retarded..." nice

[rebelyell91]

lol :D

[TheHolySpirit]

That will be due to the fluoride they put in it!

[NohbdyThere]

Only complaint I have is the sound when you start new clips. When you slowly ramp it up, we lose the first few words of a sentance, and it sucks.

[janderson505]

instead of using a car wash just use a car shampoo.cos it will damage ur paint work

[Judaspriest1992]

All these "How to" vids are enjoyable.You should do one on how to change the spark plug and air filter and clean out the carb(s).

[rebelyell91]

I plan on doing a Air Filter video and some carb work (:

[Judaspriest1992]

That would be cool to see but i dont think it will need a air filter change until about the 5000 mile mark...not 100% sure though

[gonzales8765]

you should never, ever leave your sponges on the ground.

[mys0ck]

hehe you should put a sprayer or something on to stop the flow of water on your hose, its wasting... anyways nice tut i usually just rinse with water and dry it with a micro cloth

[kyucorp82]

nice pretty thorough vid. kudos. what state do you live in? i'm in nj, and my bike is winterized like a bitch. it's starting to get around 50-60 degrees though, so it's time to bring 'em out.

[rebelyell91]

Arizona.

sounds good bro. have fun :D

[kyucorp82]

Arizona?! Damn dude your lucky. How many days estimated could you ride?  EVERYDAY?! You can barely ride here in NJ half the year.

[rebelyell91]

everyday lol

[thehorsefly87]

lol, bar and tug remover.

[rebelyell91]

never heard of tug?

it's a bitch to get off :P

[scear999]

thanks man ^_^

[goat200]

lol at the retarded water ^_^

[cuberfranco]

so should i just avoid wetting the controls?

[rebelyell91]

naw, go for it. just don't purposefully soak them or wet them for an unnecessary part of time

but yeah, get it wet bro

[pxlaidan]

so funny, u sound like Jack Black. But still interesting vid. Cheers :)

[rebelyell91]

I sound like jack black?

lol that's awesome, I'm flattered.

and thanks for the support bro :D

[goosedizzel]

"Oh shit I forgot...... Bar and techra...bar... tar and bug remover".

Wow that was funny. I started laughing at that sentence.

This video is very entertaining.

[rebelyell91]

lol hey thanks.

Everyone messes up :P

[misterwipedown]

Nice vid. Way to rock the 250r. Totally underated bike.

[rebelyell91]

thanks bro.

it really is an underrated bike :D

[ToastToGo]

I'm glad you made this mini series on cleaning your bike. I've had my motorcycle for about four months now, and I haven't washed it yet, so the time is coming soon (next warm day). So it'll be my first time washing the bike, and I'll need something to go by.

[rebelyell91]

lol I'm glad I served my purpose Toast :D

[Arvak777]

wow nice neighborhood and garage, i just have a drive way with rocks all over the place. by the way thats the same car wash i use for my dads car LOL

[rebelyell91]

it works well :D

and thanks!

[Ianj1983]

Your garage is massiv!!! I want it :) haha

[rebelyell91]

lmao, that was just with all the cars out.

it's nice with all the cars out, but when it's full, it's not soo attractive :D

but thanks :P

[Craig3223]

nice neighborhood.

[rebelyell91]

thanks

[McDrummerSLR]

Lemme guess, it's a 2008 ninja 250r.

[rebelyell91]

you got it.

[o1ne]

dude u should just go straight to the point, tired of listening u babbling :)

btw, thanks for the vid :)

[rebelyell91]

thanks for the support :P

eat rice.

[ToastToGo]

Had rice for dinner last night. Was delish.

[rebelyell91]

glad to hear it :D

rice is awesome.

[Iroquois14]

6:25

:-)

[rebelyell91]

lol I got it down bro! thanks :D

[Pittimus84]

good job, i've never seen someone make a vid series on this before. It will help someone, cuz somewhere in the world someone doesn't know what to do

[rebelyell91]

thanks bro :D I'm just trying to help at least someone out there (we were all there at one point)

[Pittimus84]

yup gotta learn some way or another, best to get the info right vs trial by error like the rest of us had to learn

[AviBaby18]

someone being me =] yay!

[kaze0099]

Its very interesting to watch your videos and learn all the aspects of having and riding a motorcycle. You've actually helped me make the decision of getting a motorcycle in a way. If everything goes according to plan, I should be riding around on a ninja 650 by september. Who knows, i might even v-log it too!

[rebelyell91]

cool, just make sure you eat rice.

PS. you should vlog as well :D

Glad I can help ya out!

[heqqmela]

wtf haha, is this some kindergarten lesson?

[kaboose15]

And now I know,lol.

[rebelyell91]

lol glad I helped :P