Yes indeed! But if you're OCD like me you find a way to wash/wax the Rocket while you ride. Nothing like putting on some tunes, a few beers and unwinding while you contort your fragile spine to clean your bike. The stainless steel on my Rocket is white from cleaning. I may need to ween off of alcohol and wax in the near future as my liver is in jeopardy and my right arm looks like Popeye's. (no not from that)