What is the best bike cleaner?

[PaulS1000XR]

I dont like cleaning bikes much and am looking for a really good cleaner that you can spray on and power wash off that gets rid of all dirt and grease and does not damage the bike materials.

Any recommendations please

 

[Mareng1]

Sdoc gets good recommendations. 

Muc-Off is extremely aggressive and should be avoided in my opinion.   

[Martyn B]

Originally Posted by Mareng1

Muc-Off is extremely aggressive and should be avoided in my opinion.   

Agreed! And my answer to "What is the best bike cleaner?" is ... the missus. 

[PaulS1000XR]

Originally Posted by Martyn B

Agreed! And my answer to "What is the best bike cleaner?" is ... the missus. 

Yeh right ... dont believe that 

 

[SAVAGEFOX]

I’ve used sdoc for the last 3 years and I’m very happy with it.

[Mareng1]

Originally Posted by Martyn B

Agreed! And my answer to "What is the best bike cleaner?" is ... the missus. 

I’ll be around later this afternoon - have her ready with her marigolds. 

[Martyn B]

Originally Posted by Mareng1

I’ll be around later this afternoon - have her ready with her marigolds. 

Oo-er! Sure it's only the bike you want washed? 

[Bree]

Never tried  SDOC, always used Muck-Off for years on all my bikes with no problems. Plus it does not leave streaks on the paint work.

[Martyn B]

Originally Posted by Bree

Never tried  SDOC, always used Muck-Off for years on all my bikes with no problems. Plus it does not leave streaks on the paint work.

Try it on a GS/A and it'll take the engine finish off - and if you aren't careful and really rinse it off it'll fade the black wheel paint. I blame BMW for the lamentable finish quality - glad to say the XR seems way better!

[Low-Brau]

I start with a coat of Hydrogen Peroxide to melt all the splats.

Then I do a light mist, and start using soap and elbow grease.

If you really want to know how to keep a bike shiney... try the Harley Davidson forums.  They're experts at chrome polish.