How to Clean Your Dirt Bike

After a fun-filled day on muddy trails, you’ll need to give your dirt bike a thorough cleaning. Washing your motorcycle can seem like a nightmare, but this maintenance task is actually very important to keep your machine in good shape. That’s why we have provided some tips to help you get started.

Spray Your Dirt Bike

Before you lather up your dirt with a cleaning solution, remember to plug up the exhaust with a glove, rag, or rubber plug. Your main goal is to keep the water out of the exhaust pipe. This is especially important if the exhaust pipe is at an angle because it can pool up inside as you wash.

Next, spray down your motorcycle with a mixture of a bike cleaner and water to loosen up some of the grime. This will help remove any stubborn bits before you begin the more intense washing.

Scrubbing

Soap up your sponge and start at the top of your bike, scrubbing downward to let all the dirt run to the ground. Rinse your sponge often to remove the grime. It’s also wise to refresh your bucket with clean water if it gets really dirty. It might sound a bit tricky, but do your best to prevent soap and water from getting onto your bike’s chain and brakes. You should also avoid scrubbing these parts too roughly.

Rinse & Dry

As you lather up the bike, don’t let it sit for a long time before rinsing it off. Streaks found after washing are a result of dry soap, so work at a consistent pace. You don’t want to let water to remain on your dirt bike and cause corrosion. An air compressor can speed up the drying process and quickly dry all the parts. Finally, waxing and polishing will make your dirt bike look shiny and clean.

We hope that this dirt bike cleaning guide has been helpful. If you have any questions or if you’re interested in checking out our inventory of dirt bikes for sale, get in touch with us at Freedom Cycles in Grandview, MO. We proudly serve all our patrons visiting us from Kansas City, MO, and Overland Park, KS.