[The Crow]

We (my dealership) got this notice this morning from Kawasaki talking about paint care for the Ninja H2 & H2R. I would say we are getting close to these bikes arriving.

 

[SilverbirdH2]

I thought this paint would require some careful handling.This is perfect!My dealer assured me I'd be there for the uncrating.I'm gonna print this out...and take it with me(in my back pocket)...but I'm the one gonna do this thing.Hope he understands...I've got the pads and Thick Microfiber cloth ready here.Unopened.Thanks for this post CrowI hate to be a 'pain in the arse' ya know...but it IS an expensive bike,which has particular needs.I think he'll get it...I hope.If not...oh well...


If ANYONE scratches MY Ninja...it'll be MENow...with Spring arriving...what to do about these big azz bugs that LOVE to commit suicide on motorcycles here.


I wonder if my dealer got this as well...I'm not calling to find out.

 

[shotgun15]

I hope this sounds worse than it is...

Makes leery of riding, thus washing the bike!

Maybe that's my OCD kicking in:crying:

 

[SilverbirdH2]

I think the main issue here is making sure when we do go to wash our bikes...that we soak thoroughly the surface before we start 'rubbing' stuff off.And be gentle on the 'rubbing'.That stuff has to lift away from the surface first.It'll be fine.Clean somewhere where there isn't any dust and such blowing around.

 

[Clover]

Yea it seems like you want to be doing more wiping than scrubbing. A soft cloth is the go to for that mirror surface. It kinda seems like scratches are going to happen eventually though. There is only so much you can do to prevent knicks and dings and the like.

 

[BobC]

Cleaning Regime

I think it's a good thing that Kawasaki are emphasising care when cleaning these bikes right from uncrating at the dealer.

Microfibre cloths are readily available in packs of ten or so and they can be washed and reused many times.

I had a black car which had to be treated in the same way. Washed with a sheepskin mitten, dried with a chamois leather and polished in one direction (rather than a circular motion) to give it a glassy shine. I used Autoglym and it always looked fantastic.

 

[The Crow]

As other have said, I think we just need to be gentle. I am OCD about my toys, keeping them clean and looking as new as possible. In my garage I have two bins with lids for my microfiber towels. One for clean towels and one for dirty towels. When I get out a clean towel I check it to make sure there is not any debris embedded in the towel. I typically don't wash my bikes with a hose and bucket unless I get caught in the rain. Then while I am doing an service or maintenance. I clean while I am there.

 

[shotgun15]

As other have said, I think we just need to be gentle. I am OCD about my toys, keeping them clean and looking as new as possible. In my garage I have two bins with lids for my microfiber towels. One for clean towels and one for dirty towels. When I get out a clean towel I check it to make sure there is not any debris embedded in the towel. I typically don't wash my bikes with a hose and bucket unless I get caught in the rain. Then while I am doing an service or maintenance. I clean while I am there.

I love it!! Some more OCD than me

Maybe OC...double D!>

 

[Ryder]

AMMO NYC on youtube also had great paint care guides to follow

 

[The Crow]

I love it!! Some more OCD than me

Maybe OC...double D!>

Yeah, I definitely have a problem. This is how I cleaned my ZX10R.

​

 

[shotgun15]

Yeah, I definitely have a problem. This is how I cleaned my ZX10R.

Unfortunately, been there too.

Got caught in a monsoon one time my C14 one time and...well...you know the story.

 

[YSR50]

Yeah, I definitely have a problem. This is how I cleaned my ZX10R.

​

When can I drop off mine?

 

[The Crow]

When can I drop off mine?

Uh, yeah, sure, do I get to ride it too? Because it might take me while.

 

[Turtle1000]

Yeah, I definitely have a problem. This is how I cleaned my ZX10R.

​

You need help

 

[Somefun]

Yeah, I definitely have a problem. This is how I cleaned my ZX10R.

​

Crow I love it! I'm with you! Give me a few beers with the tunes playin and I'll rub her all night! Lol love the 10r brother hers a shot of mine.....

 

[Somefun]

Few more

 

[OKH2]

As other have said, I think we just need to be gentle. I am OCD about my toys, keeping them clean and looking as new as possible. In my garage I have two bins with lids for my microfiber towels. One for clean towels and one for dirty towels. When I get out a clean towel I check it to make sure there is not any debris embedded in the towel. I typically don't wash my bikes with a hose and bucket unless I get caught in the rain. Then while I am doing an service or maintenance. I clean while I am there.

Deja vu!

 

[The Crow]

Deja vu!

I am glad I am not the only sicko here. I must be among friends.

 

[YSR50]

Uh, yeah, sure, do I get to ride it too? Because it might take me while.

Of course, how else will you get around while I'n riding your loaner in that picture

 

[Ryder]

Some of you might find this to be useful: