Crotch Rocket Cleaning Tips

[@CarCleaningGuru]

Tip number one: Try not to clean a bike in the blazing sun for obvious reasons. If however you happen to be an incredibly important KZbinr with a Thomas the Tank Engine voice who’s been been experiencing a heatwave for over a month and simply can’t afford to put your videos on hold for any longer, then get out there and get on with it!

[@martiniostramoga]

Car Cleaning Guru haha thanks tho

[@tankthebiker]

Now I have the Thomas theme song stuck in my head.....thanks CCG....

[@xtina818]

Car Cleaning Guru I animate the new Thomas shows. Now I'm never going to unhear your voice haha

[@CarCleaningGuru]

What a job! Maybe I could voice a new mobile train cleaning train called Guru haha.

[@fossilfueled27]

I feel your pain! I'm a self employed valeter and had to clean two cars yesterday (16th July). It was 35 degrees, in a car park with no shade, and my big ol' generator running as well. Not the nicest experience!

[@spanish111japan]

Can you read us a book? That voice is amazing

[@imrightyourewrong6274]

I cleaned my bike yesterday. The wife polished my helmet.

[@youtubevisitor697]

I'm right You're wrong does she ride too?

[@imrightyourewrong6274]

KZbin Visitor not as well as she did on day one, but once dusted off she can still go like the clappers.

[@youtubevisitor697]

I'm right You're wrong 👍

[@90dfender]

te he

[@catweasle5737]

Now now.

[@spiritusinfinitus]

My favourite part of bike cleaning is once it looks perfect taking it for a blast.. Where more often than not, within about 30 seconds, a swarm of about 1,000 or so flies decide that they'd prefer to be squished all over my pride and joy rather than doing fly stuff. Usually within about 10 minutes the seagull heard in this video at 4:35 has tracked me down and launched a couple of his bike-seeking missiles all over it!! I've found that paraffin works just as well as the commercial chain cleaners (if not better) and is cheap as chips by comparison. Follow that with a thin coat of chain wax and Bob's your uncle.

[@CarCleaningGuru]

A lot of people use kerosene too I gather.

[@robertstolp7040]

I’ve watched probably 1000’s of youtube detailing videos. You sir, have the best video editing of them all. And you are a top level pro detailer to boot. The craziest part is you are actually working will filming which makes the video that much better. Very satisfying to watch. Thank you

[@CarCleaningGuru]

By the way that's probably the first love heart I've ever posted.

[@Prashantlunawat]

@@CarCleaningGuru you actually did on a previous video good sir. It was about someone keeping his poo shoots clean with a polishing ball.

[@cambo1200]

NEXT UP: How to detail your driveway.

[@prescottwarshawsky899]

cambo1200 how to detail your detailing products

[@mccoymodelcars9117]

He did it

[@nifnafpaddywack6695]

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[@MrFdfdffdf]

Can't unsee how close to the house you parked your car :P

[@shaneirle]

marcel pirš did he hit the house

[@jakfuller5957]

marcel pirš I thought it was just me who noticed that!! Too close for comfort imo!

[@CarCleaningGuru]

Just keeping it away from passers by on the pavement!

[@numnuts1666]

Now do a lorry!!

[@jeffiles7953]

I've never seen this channel before, it takes slow commentary to a new level.

[@Audittr2108]

Glad you've done this. There are some appalling videos out there on bike cleaning. For example, using a brush on the engine and wheels then moving on to the bike's paint work with the same brush!

[@fearfactz1]

My favorite are the brushing parts !

[@TheCowgirlNiamh]

Beautiful bike! I miss my bikes but I don't miss the injuries 😂

[@RavinderSingH-gp9tf]

Niamh Healy lol

[@HalfdeadRider]

You need to learn how to ride properly then lol ;)

[@TheCowgirlNiamh]

I can ride fine lol what can you do when an oncoming car comes on to your side of the road and hits you head on?

[@HalfdeadRider]

Niamh Healy Well not a lot, sometimes lol, it does depend on many factors. I had someone come over from the other side but not fully so was no issue really, still pissed me off of course. It is in a recent video but the gopro dose not show distance well due to the fisheye lens, he came further over than it looks.

[@TheCowgirlNiamh]

You got lucky. I had nowhere to go lol the b*tch kept driving too with me under her car trapped by my bike. When she eventually stopped, swung her door open and smacked me on the head with it. She sat there crying while I comforted her bleeding all over the place .... Lmao it was ridiculous!

[@alexandersimonsen2715]

Youre filling your exhaust with water. Buy a drainplug and block off your muffler buddy 👍🏻

[@cocainecowboy_]

@kiki the gerbil in this case filling your exhaust with water isnt that bad but its a bad idea in general cause u can hydrolock the engine

[@madingahmar4420]

I don't even bother with mine, I just switch it on and then rev it a few times. Never had a problem for 2 yrs since owning a bike. Maybe i'll face issues but who knows. LOL

[@rzlosty]

Son of the year award goes to Car Cleaning Guru!

[@allthingsme1238]

Good job sir. Thank you for keeping dodgy music at bay

[@HalfdeadRider]

Nicely done, it's worth rubbing a bit of ACF-50 over any parts that could rust for extra protection, great stuff. Obviously stainless steel and plastics won't need any, you can mask the disks and calipers and tyres to do nuts bolts and forks. It's good on electrical connections including battery terminals too.

[@100vla9]

...that voice...

[@TheDarkSide46]

first mistake NEVER use water on an Italian bike lol

[@SickPrid3]

i prefer basic soap, bucket with warm water, soft cloth, hose = clean and ready to ride bike in 20 minutes this kind of cleaning is good if you live in dry climate or ride bike only on Sundays to the local roadside shop to hang out with others like you

[@TomClark1995]

Pretty sure those button head bolts for the fuel cap are not original, they're an awful fit!

[@AlbionSupreme]

It's an Italian bike. Only the beautiful lines and the sound of the engine really matters

[@Okipouros]

More tips: 1) Use something to prevent a lot of water going in the exhaust 2) Cover clocks. 3) Don't spray chain cleaner directly on the chain, cause it will break down the grease behind the orings. Prefer to apply on a rug and wipe it clean 4) Afterwards lubricate the usual bits, and also lube suspension adjusters cause they tend to cease

[@codenamenel]

5) When re-lubing the chain, spray the inside of the chain, that way Centrifugal force pushes the lube into the chain when you ride, Spraying the outside makes it fling off

[@sahhull]

Ive detailed a T72 tank and a BMP3 for a collector. That was interesting. I detailed his car about 6 months earlier and left him my card. The phone call: (roughly) Him: Hello you cleaned my car a while ago. Me: Yes I remember your voice. Him: How much do you charge for a tank? Me: A tank? Him: Its a 1970's T72.... Needs A good job like you did on the car.... How much? Me: ...... Erm .... Dunno.... Ive never done one before. I'll drop by on xxxxxday and take a look.

[@AlbionSupreme]

Ha ha that's a pretty nice gig. Back in my day we just hosed the mud off with water and applied some green and black paint with a big brush to cover any "imperfections" in the paint job

[@ellisd82]

You forgot the most important step...The post wash bike spray. AFC50 or MucOff BikeSpray are decent. Drives out moisture, lubricates and protects. Spray on electrical components and suspension to prolong life of rubbers seals etc. Decent video and love the detail.

[@K2808-y8o]

Can you detail more sport bikes? 👍👍

[@andycampsall3832]

Instead of blowing excess water off with a machine just take the bike out for a blast 🤷🏻‍♂️👍

[@M4k4f4k4]

What a funny coincidence, Iam also a Volvo C30 and a Aprilia owner :)

[@Weeem]

For future reference... when re-lubing the chain, you lube the inside, not the outside as you did in the video. Centrifugal force will push the lube to the outside of the chain giving it full coverage and there will be less fling onto the back wheel.

[@CarCleaningGuru]

I know, the clip of me lubing it correctly was unuseable due to screaming kids walking past.

[@RAZERTAHP]

I think some people at my school need the heavy degreaser and bristle brush treatment to😂

[@fernandoprpinheiro]

More of these motocycles cleaning videos please!

[@thewoodworker1703]

Long over due ! Nice work :o)

[@SChapps]

your videos are so damn relaxing

[@Ryzen_56X]

If I may add a corrective tip on the chain part ... NEVER pressure wash the chain because even after lubrication it will rust faster with time and will decrease durability, just use specific chain cleaners for the job and wipe off the residue.

[@shauncollins4682]

Hi, Please can you do a video of how to properly clean car glass, inside and out, without leaving streaks or fluffy bits off of the microfibre cloth. And what products and cloths to use? Many thanks, Ps, love the vids 😀 Shaun.

[@CroIntr00X]

simple as this 1. low pile microfiber for glass (dedicated for glass only) 2. small bucket, warm/hot water and few drops of dishwash soap 3. normal microfiber towel 4. spray bottle with clean water order: damp 3 into 2, wipe glass, spray glass with 4, and buff with 1 Result: no nicotine, no streaks, no fluffy bits, fast, easy, cost effective and most important safe to all glass including tints. Working with detailing cars for over 10 years. Glass cleaners often leaving coating over glass, looks ugly on sun, you can spot smudges, nicotine and dirt sticks to it lovely. That's why im never using it for years. They are often not strong or too strong which is not good either. Dish soap with hot water is just perfect to dislodge caked dirt, also to remove any dirt "film" on your glass, while low pile microfiber cloth buffs it to "no glass" effect. Regards

[@junnkmeat78]

“Stripping back the cack” 😂 should be your channel name instead

[@delilah022809]

What chemical was used to degrease the wheels? It looked like diluted diablo wheel gel from chemical guys.

[@CarCleaningGuru]

I think it was Valet Pro Bilberry.

[@andyp9040]

I take it you dont ride bikes yourself? Lol

[@ryanm.191]

For my bike I use a polish spray. It’s pretty good and useful and the best part is it makes my bike smell like strawberries and bananas

[@LC4Driver]

I alwsys protect polished Aluminum-Surfaces like Wheels of my KTM or exhaust-pipes with HighTemp Paste Wax by FinishKare. Helps a lot, especially breakdust doesn't stay on the wheels and the polished surface stays for much longer (~1 season). Same on matte carwheels. ✌🏼 Love your work, keep on !! Greets from Germany ✌🏼

[@Frocobo]

Ah, Miss cleaning my bikes, besides the cut knuckles.

[@natedogg236]

Ever head down to Southport for the carousel meet on a Wednesday?

[@taunokekkonen5733]

Is that where all UK car cleaners go to for a meet?

[@RUSSM8]

Just discovered this video, even though it's 3 years old..... As a motorcycle mechanic and amateur detail enthusiast, I feel this video should be provided to everyone when they get a motorcycle licence, and everyone who starts working in the motorcycle industry! So many simple tips that take years to learn when you have to trial and error by yourself :) Cheers!

[@munkeemunks]

I don't remember Muc Off pink stuff being that bubbly..

[@giff74]

@5:59 is the Volvo backed into the wall?

[@CarCleaningGuru]

Of course not, just to within a millimetre!

[@Mrgreendragon3]

your job has become a bit of a nightmare following the outright house pipe ban in ireland and england !!!!

[@CarCleaningGuru]

That’s just for people watering their lawns and filling up paddling pools ;)

[@AlbionSupreme]

In Sweden(Cuckistan) washing your car outside designated washing sites is strictly forbidden

[@gwot]

Very common sense. Glad I've been doing it right all this time. Glad to get validation!

[@R3RLEE]

Lol hells angel hang out? Dont think youd be welcome on that thing,

[@kidda74]

Great if you're a fair weather boy, but all year riding you're happy just to sponge the worst of the shit off every other week or even weekly when roads are s gritted.

[@blackline66]

Spray chain from the Under Side... So Its driven out by centrifugal force through the links... Make that the LAST process so you don't get degreaser from washing all over it.

[@CallsignArchangel]

For my bikes, I foam, scrub everything down, rinse, then use a bucket and mit to go over it again. For wax I hit the tank, lights, engine, and lights with ultimate liquid wax, followed by d156 on everything.

[@1cbrracer]

Just bought a 2004 fireblade today. Only £2000 with 6000miles!!! Haha feel like i robbed the guy fuckin bargin. Nice touno!!

[@Ethantherobloxanimator2]

Dude your tattoos are awesome 👌

[@chrisfalconer1276]

I would need to stop at the fuel cap. That button head would tip me over the edge

[@peterwood2633]

Muc off for mountain bikes can leave a weird waxy white residue if not completely washed off. Tbh i don't think it's anything special and any APC or engine cleaner product would probably out perform it

[@mototarka]

Why are you cleaning a clean bike? You would get heart attack after seeing my daily bike, especially in winter time :)))

[@xTheNameisEthan]

You daily a bike in the winter?

[@STruple12]

Great video. Not a crotch rocket though. This is a naked bike, not a supersport. Veeeeeery fast naked bike but still.

[@CarCleaningGuru]

I know but 'fast naked cleaning tips' would likely have been flagged.

[@apostolisapostolos2254]

Please make a nother video for motorcycles. Love it

[@Cristian8767]

God damn it! You had me at "Crotch Rocket" :D Love it!

[@SuperCIBoo]

finally someone made a proper bike cleaning video

[@SGM260190]

5:19 - I always give my helmet a thorough rub down. ;)

[@PinnacleGolfer]

MAKE SURE TO BUY AN EXHAUST WASH PLUG FOR THE NEXT TIME YOU CLEAN YOUR BIKE. IT WILL KEEP OUT ANY UNWANTED WATER SHOTS AND PRESERVE THE QUALITY AND LIFE OF YOUR MUFFLER PACKING FOAM.

[@lumazzoni]

You are as OCD as I am 😂

[@koofdome]

I personally am never worried about water and my electronics. Bikes get ridden in the rain on expressways, 30-40 mph roads, and get wet all the time. If they can handle rain at 30-40 mph blasting it, not to mention highway speeds on a summer downpour day, they can handle a good washing.

[@joski9030]

Not for some my mates z1000 used to splutter like a pig after being jetwashed

[@abekusse9]

i like how it looks like your car literally touches the wall :D

[@Otto45]

Crotch rocket is an offensive word for such a piece of engineering marvel! Great video, though! 👍

[@idkwuisp7626]

Please make a video of how to detail a motorway with soft bristle brushes and 50 million gallons of TFR

[@qoggles]

Were you at one point a professional detailer for a company or something? Or is this just a natural thing you’ve come to enjoy?

[@matt-zr6zs]

do you use cold water first on ya bike then add , luke warm water with foam shampoo , love ya video spot on , bought few things that i needed for my bike.

[@Kozo_Hoshino_]

LOL Wad up!!! m8 i fucking died!! nearly spit out my coffee.

[@lentilsouper]

No no no, be careful with normal degreasers or apcs on a motorcycle. Hain. Most have o rings which degreasers can help to increase wear and perish, specific bike chain cleaners only!

[@CarCleaningGuru]

While I wouldn't recommend it on a regular basis I think a one-off up front clean should be ok on the o rings.

[@markpritchard3099]

An exhaust plug (mx bikes) would stop any concerns there too

[@tryggmundur1188]

If there's one thing car guys and bikers agree on, it's that having a clean machine is one of the best things ever

[@lbedwin25]

Appreciate the video, keep them coming 👍

[@grumpysprout3505]

Thank god! He doesn't suffer from cleaning OCD 🤯

[@yudhabestari6801]

Your voice is truly amazing!

[@milosbgd]

Bravo, It's a nice video. Finally someone like bikes also :)

[@MotoQuickShifter]

I always clean the chain before i wash the bike and lube the chain after ive fully washed the bike Awesome video though bud, nice to see a bike on your page :)

[@ADDONRACER]

Guess you shud lubricate the chain as last since you did it in the beginning, but washed the bike afterwards again.

[@CarCleaningGuru]

I showed it at the beginning but actually did it at the end after cleaning.

[@Treizez34]

First, you're videos are insanely hypnotic. There is no good reason why someone would be up at 12am watching videos on how to clean something. Bravo on the great detailed videos. 2nd, I own a matte black Honda CBR1000rr (2016 for reference). I live where the weather is more tropical and my rides involve getting bugs smeared all over my front end (and helmet). How do you recommend going about cleaning in order to protect the Matte finish of the bike?

[@wesleythompson5085]

You need to do some TV commentary... Don't care what it is but I'd watch it just for your voice

[@CroIntr00X]

i would love to see him doing weather forecast on tv...looll..sunny with chances to clean your "crotch rockets"

[@Stratos1988]

My preyers have been listened to. I am thinking about cleaning customer motorcycles but needed some well established point of reference (Larry Kosilla has been watched :). BTW can u tell me how to go about leather on motorcycles ? I've been today at HD dealership to get some info and I got to know that those motorcycles have real oil tanned leather that is meant to be re-conditioned on regular basis with this www.harley-davidson.com/store/leather-protectant. If I'm not mistaken I cannot apply logic from car interior cleaning vid, unless it is possible to seal aformentioned oil tanned.

[@CarCleaningGuru]

I'd personally just tend to it in the same fashion as car leather and not overcomplicate it.

[@richardthackham8066]

What do you recommend as a degreaser, as many I have looked at will mark/tarnish alloy and anodised surfaces, bear aluminium is particularly bad for this, even if motorcycle Muck Off is left on a second to long. I have in the past used that WD40 Chain clean but found it tarnish alloy really badly.

[@CarCleaningGuru]

This pink degreaser I found was really gentle, so much so I had to step up to Autosmart G101 to get the job done properly. That being said I wasn't working with 'naked' metal like you mention. If it needs heavy cleaning it's hard to avoid I guess, all the more reason to properly protect and maintain once its been polished up!

[@chrisnorthall8317]

NEVER touch another man's bike, not even to clan it.

[@Blasterxp]

What a pro++ job, and the movie. Damn, it made my day. Would it be possible to give us some pointers on cars with bad paint? The clear coat on my car is kaput broken. With a wrong move of the pressure washer it going. And tips?

[@CroIntr00X]

then don't use pressure washer, use hose..since pressure is not needed or mandatory...that way you wont risk peel more clear coat off your car...hose, 2 bucket method and good to go, you'll clean it just fine...pressure is mostly to knock off chunks of dirt without touching but after must go hand wash anyways. To make it safe as possible, wash in shade/late afternoon on cold bodywork, use decent ph neutral shampoo (not acidic ones, not degreasers).

[@TheBPJo]

3:30 I would not recommend lubing the chain like that. First of all apply the chain lube from the inside (under the swing arm) and protect the tyre, exhaust etc. with a piece of cardboard. Secondly you want to lube between the lugs of the chain, because thats where the rubber rings are sitting. There is no need to lube the rolls. Don't apply too much lube and remove excessive product with an old towel. That way the chain will attract less dirt and stay clean longer (and also the spray onto the rear wheel is reduced significantly).

[@CarCleaningGuru]

Yeh it's already been said and to be honest it's nothing I don't already know however when filming obvious things tend to go out the window as you're focusing on getting that perfect shot while trying to remember a million and one other things!

[@InfiniteGTO]

Beautiful background! Looks like the C30 is touching the wall behind it!

[@vtwin1979]

This voice is like a BBC Attenbough bike cleaning doco!

[@andtpfack8243]

thats not how you clean a bike you just wash out the oil from all the parts xD

[@JohnsysChannel]

05:23 is that what get's the white spray on the bike:)

[@pauls6157]

Good video, what product would you recommend for a textured black swinging arm? 2019 Steet Triple RS

[@TherealWinterpillow]

My 636 has a course powder coat on the frame and swing arm. I used a cheap detail brush with soapy water on spots that are particularly stubborn. I clean the bike as I would let it dry and examine the problematic spots and then I snow foam and go a scrubbin. For the spots that the detail brushes don't remove I use a brush with stuffer bristles.

[@stefanpuffer]

Okay....another great video and I have to ask about the tat on your left forearm. Is that Mr Barlow from Salems Lot? One of the best vampire movies ever in my opinion. Love the jail cell scene.

[@CarCleaningGuru]

Yes, jail cell scene is quality. Bit of a long one like the original IT but still great.

[@FabreezyATiM]

Anyone else noticed he lubed the chain AND THEN made contact witch degreaser? Lube after the wash... ROOKIE

[@CarCleaningGuru]

FabreezyATiM Watch (and listen) again.

[@liamlayton2222]

A problem I have is that it’s really easy for my brushes to get oily when bike washing, even if it try to use different brushes for different areas. How would you suggest cleaning the brushes? Or is the degreasing phase the only answer to avoid oily brushes?

[@princefancybum4605]

Liam Layton I’d imagine giving them a soak in white spirit afterwards would do the job, just give them a rinse with water before next use

[@marlerusticgeek0075]

Ace job Guru😀👍🏾

[@amitbisht5253]

You first lubed your chain and then foam washed it .

[@CarCleaningGuru]

That was a chain cleaner first.

[@buncobooth]

I can't bear to watch you spray Muc Off on that nice bike. By all accounts it is pretty nasty stuff and definitely not finish-friendly !

[@CarCleaningGuru]

I found this pink cleaner to be pretty weak, so much so I had to step up to Autosmart G101 to get the job done.

[@Kuroma-kyun]

1:25 I took my bike to the dealership (honda) so they could do the basic maintenance (change oil, check break pads, etc), then they cleaned the bike. They F**** Pressure washed a phone charging USB Port without covering it up. I saw this immediately after getting the bike (USB port was short circuiting, and turning a blue LED), I complained, and then they said: "We don't insure third party accessories". I'm never taking my bike there again... (USB is still fine after I sprayed WD-40 for 30 seconds on it)

[@martynj-c4965]

Subscribed long ago 👍🏻 never detailed a bike so looked at several vids on here and lord have mercy 🙄🤯 wouldn't even think to do a bike the way they showed since a few mates have asked me to do theirs recently. I knew my KZbin mucker Car Cleaning Guru must have one ... cheers! That's more like it 🏆

[@Swiss420]

That is not how you clean a Chain properly and definitively not how you lube it. Stick to cars. Seems you have no idea about Motorcycles.

[@CarCleaningGuru]

Yeh the bike was in an absolute state once I was done with it.

[@Swiss420]

@@CarCleaningGuru I believe you that the bike was clean when you got done with it. But the chain on a bike is a very inportant piece of equipment that should be maintained properly to prolong its life expectency and also for your own safety. I would recomend people to watch a proper chain cleaning video.

[@joshuaworrall3320]

mate you've for sure got a good TV / presenting voice

[@henkdevill]

Question, you clean and lubricate the chain first, but in a next step spray degreaser, wouldnt that deteriorate the freshly sprayed on lubrication on the chain?

[@CarCleaningGuru]

I didn’t lubricate until afterwards.