Motorcycle cleaning and maintenance chemicals are essential to keep your motorcycle performing, safe, and looking great. Here's an overview, divided by category, with some helpful tips.
🧼 1. External cleaning (fairings, frame, wheels)
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Specific motorcycle shampoo : Non-aggressive on paints and materials.
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Degreaser / Prewash : To remove heavy dirt and grease.
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Examples:
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S100 Total Cleaner+
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Bardahl Bike Cleaner
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Rim / Tar / Insect Cleaner : More aggressive but material-safe formulas.
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Examples:
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Arexons Insect Remover
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WD-40 Tar Remover
🛠 2. Mechanical and Chain Cleaning
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Chain Cleaner : Dissolves grease, dirt and residue.
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Examples:
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Motul Chain Clean
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WD-40 Chain Cleaner
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Chain brush : Ideal in combination with the cleaner.
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Chain lubricant (to be applied after cleaning):
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Road: Motul Chain Lube Road , Bardahl Catena Dry
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Off-road: Motul Chain Lube Off-Road , Putoline Off Road
🧴 3. Surface Care and Protection
🧪 4. Engine and Brake Care
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Brake cleaner (discs and calipers): Evaporates immediately, removes oil and dust.
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Examples:
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Liqui Moly Brake Cleaner
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Motul Brake Clean
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Fuel additives / injectors (for internal cleaning):
🧤 Practical tips:
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Always use microfiber cloths and nitrile gloves.
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Never wash your motorcycle in direct sunlight.
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After washing, drive a few km to dry the discs and chain.
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Always check that the products are specific for motorcycles , not for cars.