It’s like “stupid human tricks,” but in real life. Recently, a man whipped out his phone and started recording at the car wash because he was “very curious to see what’s going to happen.” Dr. Pepper connoisseur and van life advocate Mr. Tomahawk (@tomahawk) is waiting in line at the car wash. Just in front of him sits a man on a motorcycle, which Tomahawk identifies as a Harley-Davidson. He captions his post, “Harley through the car wash, let’s go.” It’s clearly a line for the car wash, and Tomahawk says it’s cold out. So what exactly is the biker guy doing? Is The Motorcyclist Really Going Through The Car Wash? As Tomahawk sits and speculates, he notices that the motorcycle is really dirty. “I can see it from here,” he says as he waits. And waits a little more. Finally, he figures out what is going on, and it’s much less climactic than he’d hoped. The rider pulls forward, exchanges a couple of words with the attendants, and walks away. Meanwhile, the two employees start hosing the bike down. “I’ll be damned, dude, they’re actually washing it by hand,” he says. Tell us what you think! View Comments Then he wonders aloud how much something like that costs. Commenters were quick to notice that Tomahawk seems let down by the normalcy of the event. “The disappointment in your voice when you realized he wasn't really going to ride through the car wash!” exclaimed Christine Elizabeth. Other users are also quick to notice specific details. “Dealer tags, he's a new one, “ noted Tahoe 98. Shandie offered an opinion on how the motorcycle was cleaned. “When we washed ours with the sprayer, even being careful, water got in the spark plugs. so I wouldn't do that,” she said. What’s The Best Way To Wash A Motorcycle? Cleaning a motorcycle requires more planning than just getting the hose out and setting the nozzle to “jet.” Honda UK suggests some techniques to protect the engine, finish, and details. First off, regular cleaning lets you also conduct inspections, keeping an eye out for damage on the paint, wear on surfaces and tires, and any fluid leakage. It’s also important to choose cleaning solutions designed for cars or bikes. Start by rinsing the vehicle off with cool water. Concurrently, use a soft cloth or sponge—many people suggest a microfiber cloth—to gently clean away dirt. While doing this, take care not to “squirt water at muffler outlets and electrical parts. Do squirt small children in the immediate vicinity,” Honda UK advises. It’s also important to keep brake fluid and chemical solvents “away from surfaces as they can damage the plastic and painted areas.” Once the dirt is gone, rinse the vehicle with clean water. Take care during this stage, too, as the cleaners can damage the finish. Finally, make sure to lubricate the drive chain, and test the brakes before riding. Looking good shouldn’t come at the expense of riding safely. Another suggestion is the “two bucket method.” As described by Harley-Davidson, the two bucket method is simple and effective. One bucket contains the soapy mixture, and the other clean water to rinse the cloth or sponge you’re using to wipe grime off. Rinsing in a separate bucket prevents the transfer of dirt back to the bike. Because the only thing worse than a grubby sponge is a mud-splattered fuel tank. Motor1 reached out to Tomahawk via TikTok direct message and with a comment on the post. We will update this article if he gets back to us. We want your opinion! What would you like to see on Motor1.com? Take our 3 minute survey. - The Motor1.com Team