clean up

[2006goldwing]

is there a correct way to clean up under the seat,or just put the seat on and ignore it?

[GoldWingrGreg]

Try using a damp towle and a wet soft brush.

[FM-USA]

I 'ALWAYS' dreaded washing my bikes, cars & trucks. Power-wash was my friend, tho now expensive.
Bike washing is a pain with all the seemingly endless NOOKS & CRANNIES.
Not to mention those areas a 'rag-on-a-stick' gets caught on nearly everything.
Then there's the chrome to polish!!!

I found a couple tools at a thrift store that, so far, is the best I've ever used.
They're basically really soft mini car was bristles. (see pix)
I've gotten dirty grease & oil on one and with a stronger mix of
'Dawn' in the bucket, swishing around it came out almost like new.

The ball screws on a broom handle, great for sore backs, the other a hand held item.

[2006goldwing]

thanks for the hints.I knew a water hose was not the answer

[FM-USA]

Home garden hose is fine, it's the high pressure that gets into the electrical system.
Look around the bikes insides you'll see connectors are (should be) pointing down.

One bike I used a zip-lock sandwich bag to encase a connection, mainly because I was using a pressure washer.
It was the only connection not well covered, never had an issue.

My GL1100 under the seat I used a plastic grocery bag. Forgot about it & 2 years later went in for something & the bag kept the dust out.
Plastics are good where you need'm, bad for animals if tossed randomly.

Hope the duster suggestion works for you. I (LOL, almost) love'm. Sure makes the chore SO-so much easier.

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[2006goldwing]

thank you very much!