Quick answer: To make your bike shine like new at home: clean & lube the chain, remove rust from metal parts, buff out paint scratches, and freshen the body and helmet. Four quick jobs, all doable at home in under an hour.

1. Sort the chain

A clean, oiled chain runs quiet and looks sharp. Use a chain cleaner then chain lube — full method in our chain guide.

2. Kill the rust

Spray a rust remover on rusted bolts, stand and exhaust, scrub and wipe. See removing rust from metal parts.

3. Buff out scratches

A little scratch remover on microfibre lifts light scratches and restores gloss — how to remove swirl marks.

4. Freshen body & helmet

Wipe the body down and clean the helmet inside and out — helmet cleaning guide.

FAQ

How long does it take? About 45 minutes for all four. How often? Chain every 500 km; the rest monthly.