--- title: How To Clean Your Harley-Davidson Motorcycle description: Is your motorcycle seasoned with a little dust after hitting those trails? Maybe you're just getting ready to hit the road again after a long winter hibernation. Either way, learn from the pros and discover the best tips and products to help you achieve that new-bike glow! image: https://info.southsideharley.com/hs-fs/file-1324529762-jpg/images/polish-resized-600.jpg --- [![](https://info.southsideharley.com/hubfs/southsideharley-logo-19.png)](https://info.southsideharley.com/Indianapolis-Southside-HD-Blog) [Indianapolis Southside Harley-Davidson](https://info.southsideharley.com/Indianapolis-Southside-HD-Blog)[(317) 885-5180](tel:3178855180) - Sunday 10am - 4pm - Monday CLOSED - Tuesday 10am - 6pm - Wednesday 10am - 6pm - Thursday 10am - 6pm - Friday 10am - 6pm - Saturday 10am - 5pm [![](https://d2bywgumb0o70j.cloudfront.net/2019/01/17/ba99717ab4ad8875d06b879011981715_b3474dbca77fa744.png)](https://info.southsideharley.com/Indianapolis-Southside-HD-Blog) [Home](https://info.southsideharley.com/Indianapolis-Southside-HD-Blog) [Motorcycles](https://southsideharley.com/all-inventory) [Financing](https://southsideharley.com/financing) [Learn to Ride](https://southsideharley.com/riding-academy-2) [Events and Promos](https://southsideharley.com/calendar) [Dealer Info](https://southsideharley.com/the-team) [Contact Us](https://southsideharley.com/hours-and-location) # How To Clean Your Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Posted by [Sherry Long](https://info.southsideharley.com/indianapolis-southside-hd-blog/author/sherry-long) Apr 4, 2019 12:10:09 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![motorcycle cleaning products](https://info.southsideharley.com/hs-fs/file-1222204190-jpg/images/protect.jpg?width=800&height=265&name=protect.jpg) I**![cleaning products](https://info.southsideharley.com/hs-fs/file-1328683441-jpg/images/cleaning-tools.jpg?width=350&height=229&name=cleaning-tools.jpg)**ndianapolis Southside Harley-Davidson offers lots of great tips, tricks, and advice for keeping your prized possession looking as shiny as the day you first rode it home. **What you need to clean your Harley Davidson:** - Wash mitt - Microfiber detailing cloth - Softstrips - Soft detailing pad - Wheel & spoke brush - Softcloth - Soft drying towel - HOG Blaster motorcycle dryer ** Essential Harley Davidson Cleaning ****Products: **** ** - Wheel & tire cleaner - Sunwash concentrate - Bug remover - Harley Glaze polish & sealant - Harley Black ![Prepare your motorcycle for a thorough wash](https://info.southsideharley.com/hs-fs/file-1324274677-jpg/images/prewash-resized-600.jpg?width=300&height=223&name=prewash-resized-600.jpg)   **The Wash Process** **1.      ****Cool Down** ** 2.     ****Pre-Wash** ** ** **3.      ****Wheels & Tires**  ** 4.    ****The Wash** ![How to properly wash your Harley-Davidson motorcycle](https://info.southsideharley.com/hs-fs/file-1324084945-jpg/images/drying_1-resized-600.jpg?width=300&height=224&name=drying_1-resized-600.jpg)               ![drying resized 600](https://info.southsideharley.com/hs-fs/file-1324529752-jpg/images/drying1-resized-600.jpg?width=250&height=320&name=drying1-resized-600.jpg)   ** 5.      ****Drying the Motorcycle**   ![How to properly polish your Harley-Davidson motorcycle](https://info.southsideharley.com/hs-fs/file-1324529762-jpg/images/polish-resized-600.jpg?width=300&height=224&name=polish-resized-600.jpg)    **6.      ****Polish & Seal** ** 7.      ****Add Harley Black to Tires**   Harley-Davidson motorcycles are incredible machines that give you many years of riding pleasure. Also, they’re valuable investments that are worth caring for properly. Proper **Harley Davidson care** will increase your riding pleasure and, ultimately, help retain your bike’s value. Want to protect your bike for the long run? Check out these special protective products exclusively from H-D:  Harley Glaze poly sealant Windshield water repellant Leather protectant Harley Preserve bare aluminum protectant wipes [![harley davidson cleaning tips](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/212897/7ee4a6de-8225-4f17-a09a-e06181fadc9f.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/212897/7ee4a6de-8225-4f17-a09a-e06181fadc9f) Don’t forget to like us on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/SouthsideHarley) & [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/southsideharley/), and sign up for our [E-Newsletter](https://southsideharley.com/newsletter) so you never miss out on the excitement!  ![How to properly wash your Harley-Davidson motorcycle | A workshop at Indianapolis Southside Harley-Davidson](https://info.southsideharley.com/hs-fs/file-1324589797-jpg/images/large_view-resized-600.jpg) Topics: [Maintaining Your Bike](https://info.southsideharley.com/indianapolis-southside-hd-blog/topic/maintaining-your-bike), [harley davidson](https://info.southsideharley.com/indianapolis-southside-hd-blog/topic/harley-davidson) ## Comments ## About This Blog For all Harley-Davidson motorcycle lovers. 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