Motorcycle and Scooter appreciation

It's time for some TLC for the 1098. I got myself a dual action polisher with a slightly smaller disc setup than normal which is better suited for the motorbike. All the products are Meguiars with the exception of the iron remover, the cutting pads and the machine itself.

I've removed the majority of the bodywork, the linkpipes and the mufflers. Only thing still left to do is the front panel and the tank, which I'll do without removing them from the bike.

My routine;

• wash with shampoo & dry
  
• apply iron remover - let dry for approx 5-10 minutes before rinsing it off
  
• wash with shampoo & dry
  
• use the clay bar to remove any contamination
  
• wash with shampoo & dry
  
• cutting pad + ultimate compound
  
• light cutting pad + ultimate polish
  
• polishing pad + ultimate polish
  
• finesse pad + ultimate wax
  
  

In case of the bottom fairing and some smaller black panels (non-painted) I've used Ultimate black.

Iron remover at work;

Clay picking up some grime

Result after washing & claying, as you can see quite a few swirls & scratches. Then again, the bike is from 2008 so fair to expect.

Final result

Two items still on the wishlist;

• new saddle
  
• rear sets