pressure washing bike

[gary_a]

hi all
just to ask your veiws on pressure washing your bike to get it clean,good or bad some peeps say you sould avoid it.

[wheelers]

dont aim jet at any bearings , swing arm or wheel especially as can blow dirt in and grease out. too much force can peel paint off. no substitute for a bucket of soapy water...

[Wes]

Not for me personally, just a bucket of warm water and turtle-wax car wash, maybe a little de-greaser if needed :)

[BB]

Use a diffused spray if possibly, oh and try not to blow the bike over - I've seen it done! ;D ;D ;D

BB

[QB1]

hi all
just to ask your veiws on pressure washing your bike to get it clean,good or bad some peeps say you sould avoid it.

Not for me.

I have a Suzuki and it would blast the paint off it's so thin ;) ;D ;D

Seriously no, I dont like them.

I just use a bucket and watering can (very occasionally a hose on low pressure) I'm a bit of a bike cleaning freak and as I keep my bikes so clean it takes literally minutes when I come back in from a ride to have it looking perfect with a bucket of Meguirs shampoo, cold water and swill off with a watering can.

[goz1960]

hi all
just to ask your veiws on pressure washing your bike to get it clean,good or bad some peeps say you sould avoid it.

Not for me.



Very good. Ha Ha Ha ;D ;D

I have a Suzuki and it would blast the paint off it's so thin ;) ;D ;D

Seriously no, I dont like them.

I just use a bucket and watering can (very occasionally a hose on low pressure) I'm a bit of a bike cleaning freak and as I keep my bikes so clean it takes literally minutes when I come back in from a ride to have it looking perfect with a bucket of Meguirs shampoo, cold water and swill off with a watering can.

[gibbo]

Yes, a bucket of soapy water, sponge and an e cloth.

[RedSoul]

Pressure washing a bike is a great way to get a bike clean and doesn't do any damage.What causes damage is the numpty having it on full blast and aiming at bearings/seals/electrics.

[Jon_W]

I give the GS a blast once a year. I go easy over the clocks and electrics but really aim at the bottom of the engine and the crud traps.

Never had any issues with water in bearings.

[Scotty]

Nothing wrong with using a pressure washer on bikes...

http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx244/Barking_Toad/Bike%20Stuff%202013/IMG_0243_zpse302dc1f.jpg

As stated previously, don't overdo it around wheel, steering head or suspension linkage bearings. It's fine for getting loads of crap off, but to get something really clean you'll need to resort to bucket of water and cloth or sponge 8-)

[redken1]

Nothing wrong with using a pressure washer on bikes...

http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx244/Barking_Toad/Bike%20Stuff%202013/IMG_0243_zpse302dc1f.jpg

As stated previously, don't overdo it around wheel, steering head or suspension linkage bearings. It's fine for getting loads of crap off, but to get something really clean you'll need to resort to bucket of water and cloth or sponge 8-)


So that’s you Scotty, blocking all the road drains causing the flooding. Lol ;) :D ;D

Seriously though, I have been using pressure washers for years with no issues. As already stated just distance jet from vital areas - common sense really. 8-)

[bobf279]

Nothing wrong with using a pressure washer on bikes...

http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx244/Barking_Toad/Bike%20Stuff%202013/IMG_0243_zpse302dc1f.jpg

As stated previously, don't overdo it around wheel, steering head or suspension linkage bearings. It's fine for getting loads of crap off, but to get something really clean you'll need to resort to bucket of water and cloth or sponge 8-)


So that’s you Scotty, blocking all the road drains causing the flooding. Lol ;) :D ;D

Seriously though, I have been using pressure washers for years with no issues. As already stated just distance jet from vital areas - common sense really. 8-)


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[Last Train]

Mine was blasted clean after today's ride.

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[Rabb]

I use one all the time. As long as you are careful you shouldn't have any probs.
Don't spray near wheel hubs / radiator e.t.c. .......

[Goldie]

Ask nooj, he does it for a living ;D

[gary_a]

Thanks for your comments peeps ;D