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The only time you need to wash her is when she lets you ride her in the rain. In between downpours, use a spray on wipe off polish/cleaner like Meguire's. Use Maxims Chain wax for the chain. Clean the front of the bike after every ride. Doesn't take long and it keeps the rust at bay. The fork shrouds will spot rust. The rims are best cleaned by lifting the bike. Stay away from simple green as it is not good for metal.
now that I've said that, I do use simple green on the rims. Spray with simple green, rinse, wash with turtle wax car wash solution, rinse, spray with Meguire's, wipe off.
Use kerosene to remove tar and road grime on other areas of your ride. Kerosene is paint friendly too. When ever you remove the tank, wax it! Wax the exposed frame too. The beauty of Meguire's is that it will not leave tell tale signs of wax. Tooth brushes are made for canuba wax removal in tight areas.
