General Information · 29-04-2026
Always wash a bike in the shade to avoid streaks and never use harsh cleaners that could damage tyres, plastics, controls, grips or seat. Clean bikes are easier to inspect and will quickly reveal leaks or developing issues. For a thorough clean, a spray-on cleaner can help lift grease and grime before rinsing.
Start washing from the top, rinsing your sponge regularly to avoid dragging grit across paintwork. Plastics benefit from a dedicated plastic cleaner, engines from a light degreaser and seats from nothing more than mild soapy water. Brushes are invaluable for hard-to-reach areas, while wheels require extra care due to brake dust, chain lube and sharp rotors.
Once rinsed, remove excess water with a chamois or compressed air, then polish painted surfaces using a quality polish. Finish by wiping down controls, mirrors and suspension, checking fluids, tyre pressures and lubrication points. A clean bike supports good maintenance as much as it reflects pride in ownership.
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National Motorcycle Insurance is a business name of NM Insurance Pty Ltd ABN 34 100 633 038, AFSL 227186. NM Insurance is an underwriting agency with a binding and claims authority from Zurich Australian Insurance Limited (ZAIL) which allows it to enter into and arrange policies of insurance and handle and settle claims made under them. NM Insurance acts on behalf of ZAIL and not you when providing these services but does so under its own AFSL.
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