After taking your dirt bike off-roading through a park or on a motocross track, it’s likely filthy. Although your bike can withstand the rough roads or paths you ride on, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t take special care to clean it. In fact, cleaning your bike soon after your ride is one of the best ways to keep your dirt bike in top shape. Here are several important tips for cleaning your dirt bike.
Get Rid of Any Mud Clumps
Before you apply any soap, make sure you take off any large mud clumps with your fingers or a soft tool. Don’t use anything sharp to do this since you don’t want to scrape or damage your bike.
Detach Your Seat and Air Filter
Taking off your seat and air filter before you start washing is another important tip for cleaning your dirt bike. You don’t want any water to damage the seat or get into the air filter since it can ruin your bike’s system and result in a replacement.
Clean It With Something Mild
When you finally get into the stage of using soap on your dirt bike, clean it with something mild, such as dish soap. Unfortunately, if you use something more abrasive, it may cause damage to some of your components. Instead, play it safe by using dishwashing liquid and a brush with soft, gentle bristles.
Avoid a Pressure Washer
Although you may feel tempted to use a pressure washer to get all the dirt and grime off your bike, avoid its use altogether. Unfortunately, using a pressure washer can result in water entering places that can damage your bike. The force of the stream can even hurt your bike’s plastic components or decals. If you want to avoid causing such damage, use a hose.
Don’t Forget To Dry It Off
After cleaning, don’t forget to dry your dirt bike off. Try using a towel to clean up most of the water and compressed air to dry those tight spots. By doing so, you’ll be preventing the development of rust on your machine.
These tips can help you perform better maintenance to keep your dirt bike running well. You’ll also enjoy seeing it looking nice and clean until you take it out and get it dirty all over again.
