Book excerpt: Learn how to properly wash and detail your motorcycle like a professional. This is the only book on the market dedicated to teaching people how to properly clean a motorcycle. While there are lots of books about car detailing, they miss some of the important considerations that face motorcyclists like caring for the seat and avoiding engine damage. This book will help you achieve dramatic results and potentially save your hundreds of dollars in professional bike washing and detailing costs. Washing & Caring For Your Motorcycle is written by a life-long motorcyclists who's been washing and detailing his own motorcycles for more than three decades. The book teaches you the importance of using the right tools for specific tasks, how to properly clean wheels, leather seats, paint decontamination, paintwork, light scratches, waxing, and much more. The step-by-step guide explains the purpose and importance of each process in a straightforward manner, and will help you carry out more complicated procedures by pointing out the right chemicals or tools to use. Illustrations and links to manufacturers and retailers are provided to make it that much easier for you to use this book to get your bike looking fantastic.