And you thought you knew how to clean your bike. Think again! David H. Jacobs Jr. will teach you things you didn't even know you didn't know. Detailing is much more than a quick hose-down at the local car wash. To get your bike looking really good, you need to know the difference between cleaners, polishes, and waxes, and know how to use them. You need to know the secrets to getting into those hard-to-reach places easily, and the right tools and methods to help you turn tedious tasks into an enjoyable experience. You need to know how to clean different kinds of wheels (cast and spoked), different kinds of frames (tubular and boxed), different kinds of fins (cooling and engine), and different kinds of finishes (painted, chrome, polished metal). You'll also want to know how to clean oil coolers, leather bags, hard luggage, trailers, helmets, riding leathers, gloves, and rainsuits. This book will teach you all these things and more. Whether you want to return your bike to showroom condition, get it ready to sell, or prepare it for custom show; whether you have a sportbike, dirtbike, ATV, cruiser, or classic; this book will help you learn what cleaning a bike is all about. Plenty of photos are included to illustrate all the procedures. Learn the tricks, the tools, and the materials that will help you make your bike look great and keep it looking great. The hands-on instruction in this book makes it easy. Table of Contents: Acknowledgements / What is Detailing? / Tools and Materials / Initial Wash / Engine and Exhaust / Wheels, Tires, and Rear Assembly / Frame, Suspension, and Stands / Fenders, Fairing, and Windshield / Fuel Tank / Seat, Saddlebags, and Extras / Final Inspection / Rider Accessories / Road Trips and Storage / Overview. Published by Whitehorse Press. Softcover. 143 pages. Over 200 b&w photos and illustrations.

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