Brilio.net - Motorbikes are one of the vehicles that is widely used to support daily activities. Some use it to go to college or work. Because it functions as a daily means of transportation, the motorbike also needs to be maintained so that it can function optimally.
One way to maintain it is to regularly change the oil and service the motorbike. Apart from that, motorbikes must also be washed regularly to keep their appearance clean and shiny. But unfortunately, due to busy schedules, many people miss the time to wash their motorbikes.
If the motorbike is left dirty for a long time, its appearance will become dull and the dirt can also risk damaging the motorbike engine, you know. One part of a motorbike that gets dirty easily is the handlebar. This dirt usually comes from dust on the streets or traces of sweat on the hands which eventually become crusty.
So, to overcome this, a number of people choose to rub their motorbike handlebars with citrus. This ingredient is believed to help fade stubborn stains. But sometimes citrus is also quite difficult to find on the market. Don't worry, you don't need to worry if you don't have a stock of citrus at home because there are still other tricks you can try.
As was done by YouTube user Bagecu channel. In one of his uploads, he admitted to cleaning motorbike handlebar rubber without citrus. He only relies on 1 kitchen ingredient that is easy to find at home.
photo: YouTube/Bagecu channel
After investigating, the kitchen ingredient used was dish washing soap. The YouTube user also used a clothes brush to scrub the crusty rubber part of the handlebar.
" Brush using a clothes brush, don't brush your teeth ," he said, quoted by BrilioFood on Thursday (2/5).
photo: YouTube/Bagecu channel
The YouTube user did not wet the motorbike handlebars and immediately poured dish soap onto the top of the handlebars. If so, immediately scrub it using a clothes brush.
" You don't need to add water, just rinse it later ," he added.
photo: YouTube/Bagecu channel
After scrubbing twice, the motorbike handlebars are rinsed with running water until they are completely clean. After rinsing, wipe the motorbike handlebars with a chamois to dry more quickly.
photo: YouTube/Bagecu channel
" This is the result, friends. If it's like this, it's nice to look at. Nice, clean ," he concluded.
Since it was uploaded in June 2019, the video of tricks for cleaning motorbike handlebars has been watched 468 thousand times. It's not surprising that many netizens are interested in trying this surefire trick.
" Thanks bro, I've tried it, the results are good ," said the account @samsulmuarif7119.
" So you know, want to try, thanks friend ," wrote the account @pangkasrambutteguh9246.
" It's useful bro...after listening to this, immediately practice it ," commented the account @cintanirwan1988.
How to prevent motorbike handlebar rubber from getting moldy
To prevent fungal growth on your motorbike handlebars, you can follow these steps:
1. Store the motorbike in a dry place.
Try to store the motorbike in a dry place and protected from moisture. Avoid placing the motorbike in a damp place or exposed to direct rain.
2. Use a motor cover.
When the motor is not used for a long time, cover it with a waterproof motor cover. This cover will protect the motorbike from moisture and dust which can cause mold growth.
3. Clean and dry regularly.
After riding the motorbike in wet weather, be sure to clean the handlebars with a clean, dry cloth. Avoid leaving water dripping on the surface of the handlebar, as excessive moisture can cause mold growth.
4. Use the right lubricant.
Make sure the motorbike handlebars are lubricated with appropriate lubricant to prevent rust. Rust can be an ideal place for fungus to grow.
5. Regular inspection.
Periodically check the motorbike handlebars to ensure there are no signs of fungal growth or rust. If you find these signs, clean it with a special cleaning fluid and dry it well.