Showroom results at home – with pro tips from our in-house experts and smart product choices
Cool down: Engine and exhaust must be cold (heat streaks cleaners).
Lift it up: Use stands for wheel/undercarriage access.
Pre-rinse: Soak bike to loosen dirt (top to bottom).
Pro Tip: For greasy engines, GUNK Engine Degreaser (spray on cold metal, rinse after 5 mins). Avoid painted parts!
Alloy wheels/exhausts: Mudbuster Alloy Cleaner. Motul Wheel Cleaner and Motorex Wheel Care are also worth considering, while Perma Glass Alloy Wheel Cleaner removes stubborn brake dust and tar stains with ease while leaving a protective, lasting shine.
General surfaces: Any motorcycle-specific cleaner. Everybody knows about Muc-Off's classic pink cleaner, but Oxford Mint Concentrate and original Mint Bike Wash are great alternatives.
Chains: Oxford Mint Chain Cleaner was awarded RiDE magazines Best Buy and pairs perfectly with Tech-7 Chain Brush - included in the Tech7 Cleaning Kit.
Why It Matters: Cheap degreasers can damage seals – ours are pH-balanced and safe.
Chains: Use Tech7 Chain Brush (stiff side for links, soft for sprockets).
Engines/wheels: Tech7 General Brush (aggressively cleans without scratching).
Detail areas: Tech-7 Lieutenant Brush (for calipers, bolts, tight spaces).
All included in the Cleaning Brush Kit.
Pro Move: Reapply cleaner to stubborn spots – no elbow grease needed!
Bugs: Soak with cleaner, then use blue mesh side of Tech-7 Wash Mitt.
Tar: Spot-treat with dedicated remover (e.g., Oxford Mint Glue & Sealant remover).
Upgrade: Michelin Waterless Wax adds protection post-rinse.
Blast away residue, back-flush radiator.
Test for slickness: If surfaces feel slimy, rinse again.
Eco Hack: Use waterless wax between washes to reduce water use.
Oxford Mint Chain Cleaner + Tech-7 Chain Brush dissolves sticky residue fast.
Microfiber cloth: Start at top, wring frequently.
Polish: Solvol Chrome & Alloy Polish and Putoline RS1 Wax Polish (restores shine without scratches).
Final touch: Michelin Waterless Wax for hydrophobic protection.
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