Quick question for you Nick. If I use a nylon scourer and metal polish on my chrome headlight bezel, will it give it that nice satin look? Or will it just scratch the chrome all up and look bad?
Don't scour cosmetic chrome, it will damage the chrome and it will rust. I only ever scour un-laquered alloy and hard chroms finishes like fork stanchions, and then only if I need to.
Ok, thanks for the advice. I'm glad I didn't just decide to go ahead with it. I just wish there was something I could do to get rid of it. Chrome wasn't meant for my bike.
Nick- I watch you at work and you make me feel ill with the way you rush around that bike- not even a cup of tea in sight!(my wife now expects my bikes to be cleaned in 5x5minutes)- I love the videos!- what voice over and editing software are you using- its slick..very slick.
Hi and thanks for your kind words. It actually took us 1 month to film, due to weather (filmed in January) and just the amount of total filth! It was edited using Final Cut Pro and we did drink an awful lot of tea, just off camera!
can i use engine degreaser, orginally meant for cars, to clean engine area and chain? or should i use kerosene (dont know where to get, and heard it can cause cancer..) THANKS, cheers mate!
Car degreasers are usually OK on your engine area but I wouldn't use them on your chain if it's got O-rings. Use WD40 or Parafin (you can get parafin from camping supply places) to clean your chain. I've no idea about Kerosene causing cancer, but it seems unlikely as WD40 is based on Kerosene and isn't renowned for killing people! Unless you drink it of course.
A very thorough cleaning process, helped me a lot in cleaning my bike. Thanks to all your efforts.
shirubang 1 month ago
The FZR will get this treatment in the next few days and maybe the Jinny will even get it eventually. Cheers for posting
BIGMILLSER87 1 month ago
This it's possibly the greatest series of vids. Thanks for all the tips. Time to get my sprocket covers off and get scrubbing.
M3ta7h3ad 5 months ago
wish you could come to taiwan and clean my filthy moped!
bees1982 8 months ago
geat video....i thought i was a clean freak :P but yea ill try and live up to your high standers :P
oJAHRASTAFARIo 9 months ago
You are a real pro.
My bike got cleaned and is shining most of the time.
Thanks.
jiveroxiv 2 years ago
haha ur a ledgend i mean like i wash a kx125 scrambler but its exactly the same principles
RallyMotoXfan 2 years ago 4
I'm in the US so I don't get the same products you do besides WD 40.
What's a good oil/water degreaser that's available here?
dunelly 3 years ago
I've really enjoyed your videos, mate. Very informative and well put together.
Thanks for taking the time to share with us.
Nosteratees 3 years ago 20
Our pleasure matey,
Nick Hine
DrivenandRidden 3 years ago
Quick question for you Nick. If I use a nylon scourer and metal polish on my chrome headlight bezel, will it give it that nice satin look? Or will it just scratch the chrome all up and look bad?
bucks1605 3 years ago
Hi
Don't scour cosmetic chrome, it will damage the chrome and it will rust. I only ever scour un-laquered alloy and hard chroms finishes like fork stanchions, and then only if I need to.
Hope this helps and good luck,
Nick
DrivenandRidden 3 years ago
Ok, thanks for the advice. I'm glad I didn't just decide to go ahead with it. I just wish there was something I could do to get rid of it. Chrome wasn't meant for my bike.
bucks1605 3 years ago
i'm not a chrome lover either, you could always get it black chromed or painted i suppose?
cheers for your feedback,
Nick
DrivenandRidden 3 years ago
I think you could have used 50% less WD40. Other than that, great vid. Too bad my bike is a 2008 CBR1000RR Repsol, as I'd love to wash it right now!
aabeachguy 4 years ago
you poser there is no 08 repsoil yet out on market
arasthdm 4 years ago 2
Nick- I watch you at work and you make me feel ill with the way you rush around that bike- not even a cup of tea in sight!(my wife now expects my bikes to be cleaned in 5x5minutes)- I love the videos!- what voice over and editing software are you using- its slick..very slick.
shiralee007 4 years ago
Hi and thanks for your kind words. It actually took us 1 month to film, due to weather (filmed in January) and just the amount of total filth! It was edited using Final Cut Pro and we did drink an awful lot of tea, just off camera!
Regards
Nick Hine
DrivenandRidden 4 years ago
can i use engine degreaser, orginally meant for cars, to clean engine area and chain? or should i use kerosene (dont know where to get, and heard it can cause cancer..) THANKS, cheers mate!
aannkk 4 years ago
Car degreasers are usually OK on your engine area but I wouldn't use them on your chain if it's got O-rings. Use WD40 or Parafin (you can get parafin from camping supply places) to clean your chain. I've no idea about Kerosene causing cancer, but it seems unlikely as WD40 is based on Kerosene and isn't renowned for killing people! Unless you drink it of course.
Cheers
Nick Hine
DrivenandRidden 4 years ago