Care and Cleaning
Cleaning and General Care
Clean and protect the cosmetic surfaces on your motorcycle as often as possible to inhibit rust
and corrosion. After the motorcycle is cleaned, polish and seal the motorcycle to create a
sacrificial barrier of protection against the weather and harsh substances.
Refer to Recommended Cleaning and Care Products and Recommended Surface Care
Products. Harley Davidson cleaning products are tested extensively for use on vehicle surfaces
and are formulated to be compatible with one another. See a Harley Davidson dealer to purchase
recommended cleaning products.
NOTES:
Use recommended surface care products. Do not use paper towels, terry cloths, cloth
diapers or other materials with nylon fibers which can create fine scratches to surfaces.
Some painted finishes and other surfaces may be scratched if gravel, dirt or grime are
scraped across the surface during washing. Use clean towels and avoid rubbing sediments
across gloss finishes.
For repair of scratched surfaces, see a Harley Davidson dealer.
Observe warnings on labels of cleaning compounds.
Failure to follow warnings could result in death or serious
injury. (00076a)
Do not wash brake discs with cleaners containing chlorine
or silicone. Cleaners containing chlorine and silicone can
impair brake function, which could result in death or
serious injury. (00077a)
Do not use a pressure washer to clean motorcycle. Using a
pressure washer can result in equipment damage. (00489c)
Use of abrasive products or powered buffing equipment
will cause permanent cosmetic damage to body panels.
Use only recommended products and techniques outlined
in this manual to avoid damaging body panels. (00245b)
Recommended Cleaning and Care Products
PRODUCT PART
NUMBER
PURPOSE FRAME BODY
PANELS
WHEELS DENIM
FINISH
OTHER
Sunwash® Bike
Soap
93600023
(U.S.
Market)
93600077
(Non U.S.
Market)
Thorough
washing of all
surfaces with
a wash mitt.
Reduces hard
water spots
when washing
a motorcycle
in the sun.
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Quick Wash 93600011 A quick wash Yes Yes Yes Yes
