How To Clean A Motorcycle Like A PRO

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  • @wranglerstar
    @wranglerstar  Рік тому +9

    Wranglerstar's Favorite Cleaning Supplies: www.amazon.com/shop/wranglerstar
    (amazon affiliate links)

  • @nobodynoone2500
    @nobodynoone2500 Рік тому +75

    Had bikes for 20 years with no breakdowns I never cleaned that well. But it never hurts. I think the biggest point here is the inspection. That never gets skipped, even on a dirty bike.

    • @pauloneil60
      @pauloneil60 Рік тому +4

      Cody, The last time I replied to you, I didn't think you liked it - Thought I was prolly 'Banned'. - Like - I'm not.

    • @badhonky6473
      @badhonky6473 Рік тому +1

      Do you do maintenance on a dirty bike?

    • @oscr_zen
      @oscr_zen Рік тому +1

      and because of dirt you cant see many things underneath

    • @CainnechK
      @CainnechK Рік тому +2

      @@shanechepren8119 i can read ur comment so ur probably not banned

  • @CameraNomadic
    @CameraNomadic Рік тому +39

    Cody, suggest you put your tools in a Ziplock freezer bag and then put them in the nylon pouch. No rust, no dust, no cleaning. Thanks for 13 years of great content.

  • @onthethrottle7104
    @onthethrottle7104 Рік тому +7

    I came across his bike build video and said how excellent that bike is set up. I have the exact same bike, same year, but it's a KTM (exact bike, Husky and KTM are). I've been in the industry building and riding bikes for over 20 years. Here we go again, this guy is spot on, this is exactly how a pro washes and takes care of his bike! I would love to ride with this amazing guy! It would be the FizzZ. Thanks Mr. Wranglerstar, great show...

  • @hardushelm6268
    @hardushelm6268 Рік тому +12

    Thanks for the “older style diy” videos Mr. W

  • @1fagerlie260
    @1fagerlie260 Рік тому +1

    Painting the clip is very clever, i willdo that to my roadbike right noe. Thanks Cody!

  • @2luvers
    @2luvers Рік тому +1

    Happy you aren’t running away afraid, stand tall brother. What you speak about, also be about. Keep going ❤

  • @johnbrown2030
    @johnbrown2030 Рік тому +2

    One of the most dialed bikes I have ever seen. Nice job !! glad to see you are enjoying the finer points in life !! Greetings from Alberta Canada

  • @pizzahog5912
    @pizzahog5912 Рік тому +1

    Keeping you moto clean keeps unknown problems easier to see. Your eyes and hands go over every inch.
    Thanks again!

  • @darylmc123
    @darylmc123 9 місяців тому

    Absolutely spot on mate someone who actually takes the time to show you all the bits and bobs and what to actually use aswell 👍👍🇬🇧

  • @EC_ATV_Outdoors
    @EC_ATV_Outdoors Рік тому +1

    OMG, this video guves me the fizz. I love cleaning my vehicles and knowing they look and operate great.

  • @getreadywithme50
    @getreadywithme50 Рік тому +13

    "This is your Huckleberry" lol the humor always catches me off guard. Loved this one Cody.

  • @flappy117
    @flappy117 Рік тому +1

    literally just cleaned mine yesterday using your method and decided i'm buying the ProFilter disposable air filters. Never feel like I get the air filter clean enough and the brand new one with the bike (cleaned once) already had a couple small tears on it.

  • @CD-W0DOS
    @CD-W0DOS Рік тому +14

    I love Maxima stuff (especially the chain wax), but I've used Kerosene to clean my chains for years and had great results.

    • @eriklambert3809
      @eriklambert3809 Рік тому

      In a pinch, yes, but not great for o-ring chains on higher hp bikes

    • @CD-W0DOS
      @CD-W0DOS Рік тому

      @@eriklambert3809 That’s what I’ve heard. I believe all cleaners are bad on rubber. Just have to make sure you use a good quality lube after cleaning.

  • @dwoodog
    @dwoodog Рік тому +3

    One other thing I do is grab the leaf blower and dry the bike off after getting it soaken wet. Then I just put velvet ropes around it and admire it after almost 2hrs of cleaning.

  • @BranCrackah239
    @BranCrackah239 7 місяців тому

    Great to see someone that actually takes care of their bikes.... love it

  • @EC-xo4ti
    @EC-xo4ti Рік тому +1

    Suggest a comprehensive maint video, how many top ends, tires, chains, sprockets, fork seals, batteries, clutches, no bottom end? What type of maint schedule for fork oil, grease, gear oil, type of premix (synthetic), what ratio 50 to 1? You seem to set a standard with quality care, more detail would be awesome.

  • @MrBowNaxe
    @MrBowNaxe Рік тому +1

    Been using my cart for a catch-all...not anymore! Setting it up to be a practical service cart like that. Thanks for sharing.

  • @liafdrah3920
    @liafdrah3920 Рік тому +3

    Great video, very well shot and edited. These time efficient high quality videos you do are so good I am obligated to share them with my friends.
    Stay well

  • @Wattledsoup
    @Wattledsoup Рік тому

    Everything was spot on. I just like to grease up those axles after every ride as well but not necessary. Great content, love these type of vids.

  • @twc9000
    @twc9000 Рік тому +1

    That's true, you notice problems a lot more when you wash a vehicle. I have seen some recommendations that say don't pressure wash the chain so you don't get water in the seals. Great job.

  • @Bankerguy
    @Bankerguy Рік тому

    I learned a lot of great tips here. For my mountain bike maintenance also.

  • @ivanwheaton
    @ivanwheaton 6 місяців тому

    always love the riding / related videos! its wild you are almost up to 800 hours on that machine!

  • @danmytnick8086
    @danmytnick8086 Рік тому

    Thanks for coming back

  • @benpayne8426
    @benpayne8426 Рік тому +3

    Great video. I had a Husky once but couldn't keep it clean due to the Georgia red dirt......east coast problems. Not an issue with the orange KTM's though. I'm definitely impressed with your bike looking that good at 800 hours.

  • @peterbogdan9176
    @peterbogdan9176 Рік тому +1

    I'm from upstate ny in the Catskill mountains population 2500 to 4000 depending on the time of year lots of city folks here on weekend and holidays. I've snowmobile mostly close to home but I can't imagine being 60 miles from the road sounds like heaven to me you are blessed for sure.

  • @BattleChemist
    @BattleChemist Рік тому +1

    Hehe, I missed the nametag when in-person. That's a cute touch.
    The first rule of The Big ... 😏

  • @Mdub_actual
    @Mdub_actual Рік тому +3

    I’m HERE for it!
    I already know how to clean a motorcycle, but I could a reminder to actually do it, and Cody knows a bunch that I don’t

  • @iamarawn
    @iamarawn Рік тому

    Thanks, that chain cleaning part was really handy.

  • @sawyer4981
    @sawyer4981 Рік тому

    SC1 is the best thing since sliced bread. When I started riding I discovered it and I can't believe how long I lived without it lol.

  • @freeworldneedsfreethinking
    @freeworldneedsfreethinking Рік тому

    Awesome as always, I think I'm gonna start pulling my plastics at least every once in a while now and really detail the bike.

  • @EC-xo4ti
    @EC-xo4ti Рік тому

    A new level of ocd cleaning and maint. Only way to get to 800hrs. Dirt bike yoda on point, well done!!!!!

  • @Jamestreeman
    @Jamestreeman Рік тому +1

    I just watched a 13 min vid of a man cleaning a te300. And was sad it ended so soon. Nice eork

  • @brodystevens-ew9vo
    @brodystevens-ew9vo Рік тому +9

    Hi Mr W thanks for another great video. Im thankful for everything you teach us.

  • @tylerbeck3806
    @tylerbeck3806 Рік тому

    Very nice. Looks like a project for my day off tomorrow! Haven't cleaned my Honda in 1200 miles... 😓

  • @moodydog67
    @moodydog67 Рік тому +1

    Love the content Cody, it always reminds me of what my father teaches me. Always well put together videos as well, keep it up!

  • @gakrazykajun
    @gakrazykajun Рік тому +9

    Good to see a well maintained piece of equipment.....nicely done sir.

  • @oscr_zen
    @oscr_zen Рік тому

    Thats actully insane attention to detail!

  • @zackk695
    @zackk695 Рік тому

    Throw away filters is genious. They need to make them cheap at $1 each and just cover the original air filter. I’m gonna make my own. Great idea. It just needs to have a thin layer of foam over the original foam and throw them away. Density of the foam has to be pretty close to the original so it doesn’t affect running performance

  • @MikeRay1978
    @MikeRay1978 Рік тому

    That clutch lever is sweet.

  • @averageoutlaw
    @averageoutlaw Рік тому +3

    Could you do a full review of your surefire backup torch if you have the time ? Really interested in one but would appreciate your opinion on it as a homestead pro ho edc torch !

  • @outfitr9703
    @outfitr9703 Рік тому +2

    Ha ha, just finished cleaning my '18 KTM 300 after a morning ride. I clean it after almost every ride, it looks like new too.

  • @bobbailey4954
    @bobbailey4954 Рік тому

    Very nice huskies love to run and run best when properly maintained

  • @NightDiver81
    @NightDiver81 Рік тому

    Husqvarna is my dream bike. Great video

  • @EC_ATV_Outdoors
    @EC_ATV_Outdoors Рік тому

    The SC1 is gold. Spray that in am ATV/UTV and it looks great.
    If mudding or a wet day leave it.
    Dry day, wipe it off and dust wint stick and cleaning up after is easy

  • @noahbanewicz8287
    @noahbanewicz8287 7 місяців тому

    As someone who rides 3 or more times a week, I do wash and re oil my air filters. I don't recommend the pre oiled ones

  • @carlzirk
    @carlzirk Рік тому

    Exceptional work. I like the convenience of the electric power washer.

  • @jamesbower5995
    @jamesbower5995 Рік тому +2

    Great job, Cody! Good tips. I usually use kerosene to clean my chain and chain wax after I am finished, but I am riding mostly on tarmac. Who makes the disposable air filter? I would like to find one for my Versys 1000.

  • @rbljackson
    @rbljackson Рік тому

    Something to add...make ya a PVC rack that holds your boots upside down, and you can spray them off/clean them at the same time. The rack hangs them upside down, so you can hit them without getting water into them.

  • @eriklambert3809
    @eriklambert3809 Рік тому

    T-handels are a must!!! Especially on sportbikes with fairings. People never seem to take them off and clean. The amount of build up on most front sprockets is nutty.

  • @billweber1455
    @billweber1455 Рік тому

    great job. one problem with lubing your chain. spray the lube on the inside of the chain. spraying it on the outside just lets it fling off.

  • @ShinjitsuKK
    @ShinjitsuKK Рік тому +1

    Hi dude. Long term viewer and as things have come up, to show my support I've joined. God bless mate see you at the live later.

  • @bobbyschroeder7068
    @bobbyschroeder7068 Рік тому

    Super satisfying to watch. Only bad thing is now I don't want to get her dirty! Lol😂

  • @markherring4559
    @markherring4559 Рік тому +1

    Could you do a video on your on bike tool kit?

  • @zackk695
    @zackk695 Рік тому

    You have to buff and polish to get the pro factory look. Thats what I was wanting to see is those tricks.Make it look new

  • @nickb9563
    @nickb9563 Рік тому

    A tip from one moto guy to a proho: you can re-lube your chain with gear oil! 75w-90 works amazing, and a bottle of the stuff lasts a lot longer than those spray cans. Its not some crazy "lifehack" either, most motorcycle manuals up until now specified heavy gear oil for maintaining your chain

  • @KarlAnderson-g7g
    @KarlAnderson-g7g Рік тому

    Great video. What is that chain slack checker tool? And where can we find them.?

  • @77tomt
    @77tomt Рік тому

    Cody- where do I get those little blue spray can spray tube holders / keepers that attach to the cans to not lose them??

  • @glendekoker3682
    @glendekoker3682 Рік тому +1

    Best lube for your chain is? Rear end gear oil for cars as tested by fortnine. Did you test your spokes?

    • @nobodynoone2500
      @nobodynoone2500 Рік тому +1

      Agreed. Checking for loose spokes is part of my inspection. True about the oil, but he mentioned he just wanted protection for the o-rings.

    • @glendekoker3682
      @glendekoker3682 Рік тому

      @@nobodynoone2500 yes

  • @AtticaEnduro_monohoma
    @AtticaEnduro_monohoma Рік тому

    That master link safety should be in the inner side! That way it will not be exposed and hit a rock or something ❤

  • @John.ThirteenPoint6969
    @John.ThirteenPoint6969 Рік тому

    Is anyone else having issues not getting notifications for new videos or livestreams? I have notifications set to all for this channel.

  • @Adventure-Spark
    @Adventure-Spark Рік тому +1

    Good stuff! Act accordingly 👍🏻💪🏻

  • @JoshNoff
    @JoshNoff Рік тому

    Enjoy the bike videos mixed in 👍

  • @NS-br3ps
    @NS-br3ps Рік тому

    I don’t think I’ll even own a motorcycle but I found this video really interesting. Thank you for taking the time to share! Also…there’s a wranglerstar tee????

  • @thomasgarrison3949
    @thomasgarrison3949 Рік тому +1

    🙏4U all

  • @miro_s
    @miro_s 9 місяців тому

    Thanks for the suggestions. How long do you take to wash it then?

  • @danielhunter8008
    @danielhunter8008 Рік тому +3

    Did bro really say that he replaces the air filter once a ride? Damn son, that's fancy money.

  • @deanthompson1372
    @deanthompson1372 Рік тому +5

    You barely spilled any gas, nice!

  • @Roberto-gp3yx
    @Roberto-gp3yx Рік тому

    Take care of anything and it will last as long as you want it to last

  • @pauloneil60
    @pauloneil60 Рік тому

    TY, Cody.

    • @pauloneil60
      @pauloneil60 Рік тому

      And. I am an Australian. Are you 'Right wing'. - Yes - But yer a Yank. I expect that. (My opinion ). - I have watched, Most of your posts since jus after you started (13? Yrs) Like your Honour, Your honesty and that your not afraid to be a human. I'm an old career soldier - So I can indicate this to you Sir. 'Salute, Sir'.

  • @bugoutguy9893
    @bugoutguy9893 Рік тому

    Tyler Durden........thats Awesome

  • @yeliseyrasputkov8702
    @yeliseyrasputkov8702 Рік тому

    Haircut looking great! That's coming from a barber

  • @kylephillips1695
    @kylephillips1695 Рік тому

    Have you touched the engine at all top end rebuild or complete rebuild?

  • @warrenspillane4552
    @warrenspillane4552 Рік тому

    You didn't show so not sure if you did it but if you spread some grease on the mating surface of your air filter it seals up the connection real well.

  • @EC_ATV_Outdoors
    @EC_ATV_Outdoors Рік тому

    Anyone else seeing that UA-camrs who lean right, you can't see the like button until playing the video?
    This video had zero buttons until I started watching it.

  • @Chad-jw9uc
    @Chad-jw9uc Рік тому +3

    Are all the markings you have on your bike for types of oil and stuff permanent or just for video?

    • @wranglerstar
      @wranglerstar  Рік тому +2

      Permanent,

    • @Chad-jw9uc
      @Chad-jw9uc Рік тому +2

      Good idea. Haven’t used many of those cleaning products over the years, but you recommend them?

  • @pauljernigan9301
    @pauljernigan9301 Рік тому +1

    Another great video , thank you.

  • @bmwlane8834
    @bmwlane8834 Рік тому +1

    Man you threw away clean air filter. My 300XC Has 1100 hours and I only clean the air filter when it gets very dirty. But I like everything else you do.

  • @gckshea
    @gckshea Рік тому

    Cody, toward the end I saw Sharpie writing on parts. Is that dates of change-up? Hrs? Part #'s?

  • @gorporpio
    @gorporpio Рік тому +1

    Mother of all garage sales in 20 or 30 years.

  • @Garland77
    @Garland77 Рік тому

    You no longer use Amsoil’s Mudslinger? You recommended it on a previous video and I found it works great.

  • @greybeard4034
    @greybeard4034 Рік тому

    Whats that Spraycan elastic tube holder?

  • @SCooperEagle
    @SCooperEagle Рік тому

    Give this man a thumbs up 👍

  • @rx323bug
    @rx323bug Рік тому

    Yo! The dude from fight club worked on your shocks… be he’d never tell you he did

  • @AR-1996
    @AR-1996 Рік тому

    They sell these electric spray bottle heads, so instead of getting a hand cramp while having to spray down a large area you could just hold the trigger down and get a much more even spray on everything

  • @CGCharles98
    @CGCharles98 Рік тому

    Are you doing this protocol if you commute?

  • @Zengawolf
    @Zengawolf Рік тому

    Keep up the good work bro

  • @coreymichels
    @coreymichels 8 місяців тому

    I can not find the airfilters for the life of me. Anyone know the exact brand of the filters? Thanks.

  • @BarryHull
    @BarryHull Рік тому +9

    Cody, you've struck a chord, millions of us tune in. It was simply your turn, you get a following and the scum are coming for you. Never bend the knee my friend. Rolling Stone can go to hell. And yeah, nice clean bike.

  • @zackk695
    @zackk695 Рік тому

    Great job! Factory tank came an ugly Manila color. I would paint that tank probably silver to look like stainless steel. Add adhesion promoter first before your primer and then paint and clear coat. The bikes look so much better. I have 3 bikes and all 3 had an ugly black color and I painted them silver and they really looked great. That tank is only going to get uglier over time due to fuel stains inside

  • @CarlosHernandez-zr5cz
    @CarlosHernandez-zr5cz Рік тому +3

    What foot pegs are you running??

  • @johanklose2929
    @johanklose2929 Рік тому

    how’s it going with the crf 250l

  • @theeagle8652
    @theeagle8652 Рік тому

    Impressive 👌👌

  • @RobertHerronSC
    @RobertHerronSC Рік тому

    What's the mske/model of that pressure washer? Thank you.

  • @Ahto42
    @Ahto42 Рік тому

    Just saying, I work at a bearing store, and many dirtbike wheel bearing failures come from using the pressure washer too intencevly and too close to the shafts and bearings(to wash the mud off). Pressurised water goes behind the seals and in to the bearings with dirt and the wearing begins.

  • @davidmccormack7021
    @davidmccormack7021 Рік тому

    Another great video

  • @blackbikeco
    @blackbikeco Рік тому

    Are you considering buying a new 2024 Husquvarna or KTM? And could you do an updated video of your bike build please?

  • @hazimreitz
    @hazimreitz 2 місяці тому

    you'd probably have a mini stroke if you see my bike, i'm a proper philistine LMAO Awesome simple cleaning guide I might say, compact and easy to follow :D

  • @saucyscrambler8710
    @saucyscrambler8710 Рік тому

    I heard him say “this is a 2018 bike.” W/o batting an eye. I literally crapped myself when he said 12:50 “Looks pretty good for a 7 year old bike.” Ig my brain did not process how long ago 2018 was😂

  • @pinkpanther8932
    @pinkpanther8932 Рік тому

    Have you ever gotten into any street motorcycles , i see you as a triumph scrambler / bonneville type of guy