joe.b Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted December 5, 2013 Moderator Share Posted December 5, 2013 yep, same with motorbikes, especially the wheel bearings. use muckoff and a normal hose 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe.b Posted December 5, 2013 Author Share Posted December 5, 2013 cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acid drop Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 Be like me give the bike a yearly wipe over with an oily rag. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchFJ1200 Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wild foamy Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 Clea-ning?... isnt that more of a womans thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchFJ1200 Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 Clea-ning?... isnt that more of a womans thing? Excuse me ...... you were implying what again ...... ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wild foamy Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted December 5, 2013 Moderator Share Posted December 5, 2013 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator DirtyDT Posted December 6, 2013 Moderator Share Posted December 6, 2013 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! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katie1 Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 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? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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