Washing the Motorcycle
NOTE:
Refer to the appropriate instructions in this section for cleaning leather, Denim (flat) finishes,
windshields or other special surfaces.
1. Fill a bucket with clean water.
2. Fill an H D WASH BUCKET with water and add SUNWASH BIKE SOAP, following the
directions on the package.
3. Soak the H D WASH MITT in the SUNWASH solution. Wash all surfaces from the top
working down.
4. Spray BUG REMOVER to remove any bugs.
5. Rinse the motorcycle:
a. Rinse from the bottom up.
b. Rinse from the top down.
Drying the Motorcycle
1. Dry the surfaces from the top down using a SOFT DRYING TOWEL or a HARLEY
DAVIDSON HOG BLASTER MOTORCYCLE DRYER. Avoid using any type of forced air on
speakers or other sensitive components.
2. Dampen towel in clean water and wring out the excess. The towel is more absorbent when
wet.
3. Wipe across the vehicle surface.
4. Repeat as necessary until surface is completely dry.
Polishing and Sealing
NOTE:
If motorcycle has Denim finish, skip the Polishing and Sealing procedure.
1. Apply GLAZE POLY SEALANT with a SOFTCLOTH or MICROFIBER DETAILING CLOTH,
following the instructions on the package.
2. Buff with a SOFTCLOTH.
3. Polish and seal the wheels as described in Wheel Care to prevent corrosion.
NOTE:
Bare aluminum wheels do not have a protective coating. The wheels corrode if not properly
treated. Apply HARLEY PRESERVE BARE ALUMINUM CORROSION PROTECTANT when
purchasing the motorcycle and at least twice per year to prevent cosmetic damage to bare
aluminum wheels.
Finishing Tires
Apply H D BLACK TIRE SIDEWALL PROTECTANT to tires, following the instructions on the
package.
Denim Finish Care
