Evlin Since I've had mine I've washed it like hmmmmm oh I haven't yet but I religiously spray it with ACF50 and its all in perfect working order with no furring up of any of the bolts or owt. It is due a clean soon though but its kept in a garage and only ridden now and again when I get to find the time. Having a little two and a half year old tends to put riding seconds on weekends to be honest.