Posted December 5, 201311 yr just wondering if its advised or not to clean a motorbike with a power washer? I ask because I know its not advisable to power wash a mountain bike because it strips all the lubricants off the bike etc.. (something ive learn the hard way) is it the same with motorbikes?? will a soft sponge and soapy water suffice?
December 5, 201311 yr Moderator yep, same with motorbikes, especially the wheel bearings. use muckoff and a normal hose
December 5, 201311 yr Hard graft : soapy wash - rinse - shammy - let dry - polish (several products chrome, paintwork & aluminium if applic. cleaner compound + wax) - grazed knuckles/fingers/lower arms - torn fingernails and a plentiful supply of .......................................... 4 letter words if tha kids or swmbo are not around.
December 5, 201311 yr Clea-ning?... isnt that more of a womans thing? Excuse me ...... you were implying what again ...... ??
December 5, 201311 yr Just that word... clean-ning... like with soap and water yes?, i cant say i have ever heard of that word... let alone in conjunction with my bikes, usually it gets a wash down if i get caught in a downpour (which for me was on the way to squires this year!), and a spray up with chain lube/ACF50 before i go out on a ride. Having said that, the last time i got on a bike was to go to the squires meet
December 5, 201311 yr Moderator Having said that, the last time i got on a bike was to go to the squires meet tut tut Mr Foams. weather's been really good up to today
December 6, 201311 yr Moderator Be like me give the bike a yearly wipe over with an oily rag. I am not sure a bike needs to be cleaned that regularly. I do agree with the oily rag though!
December 8, 201311 yr Clea-ning?... isnt that more of a womans thing? There it is. That 'cleaning your bike' thing again. Isn't that just for Harley owners?
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