Want your bike to look mint and run sweet every ride? This pro routine takes you from filthy to sparkling in just a few minutes. It’s quick, kind on components, and easy to repeat—little and often FTW!

At a glance

  • Rinse or wipe down, foam up, agitate, rinse, dry.
  • Add a light coating of protection, then lube for the conditions.

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Step 1 — Clean

  • Rinse:Use the pressure washer’s fan lanceor a gentle hose to knock off loose crud. Keep the spray wide and moving.
  • Foam:Cover frame and components with Bike Cleaner. Let it dwell.
  • Agitate:Work from top to bottom with the Premium Brush Kit—use the correct brush for each part of the bike.
  • Drivetrain deep-clean:Fill the X-3 Dirty Chain Machinewith Drivetrain Cleanerand run the chain through until it’s sparkling.
  • Rinse againand dry:Sheet water off with the fan lance or use Microfibre Cloths.

Step 2 — Protect

Protection keeps corrosion at bay and makes the next wash faster.

  • Mask brakes:Fit Disc Brake Coversto guard against overspray.
  • Mist Bike Protect:Light coat on frame and components (avoiding braking surfaces), then buff. Bike Protectleaves a protective layer that helps repel grime.
  • Remove coversbefore you roll.

Step 3 — Lube (match to the conditions)

Clean chain? Now choose the right lube for the ride.