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Post by unabashedpraise on Jun 11, 2007 9:56:36 GMT -5
Are there any known problems with going to the local car wash for a good cleaning of my bike? I've "heard" about the pressure washer being too powerful resulting in dirt being "pushed" into places it should not be.
Any help?
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Post by marlon on Jun 11, 2007 12:50:38 GMT -5
Hrmmm. I just spray the spokes, rims and engine with a degreaser, wash and wipe off, repeat and spray with silocin. Seems to keep it pretty clean - with the water restrictions here I've never had the chance to hit it with a gurney.
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Post by milkman on Jun 11, 2007 15:38:52 GMT -5
The dirt bike boys seem to pressure wash all the time, just careful to avoid hitting seals or around the plug or electrics too hard.
I do more liek Marlon says, just because I dont want to risk it, but as long as your careful not to hit the spots too hard where yo dont want water, it should be managable
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Post by colinjay on Jun 11, 2007 23:59:30 GMT -5
I have been using HP preasure washers for years to clean both my dirt bikes and road bikes with out any significant problems.
When I used to ride competition observed trials and enduros I used to go beserk with the HP car wash and didn't give a damm about bearings/seals, the carbie or electrics, BUT, the bikes used to get stripped down and fully serviced with all the bearings cleaned and re-greased or replaced if nessesary after each event anyway.
But as you say, you can push dirt into places, however, if used with common sence, and you do not spray from too close when you are near the wheel bearing seals, steering head and swing arm pivot, carbie/air box and electrical items you should not have much problem. It is also not advisable to spray directly onto an O'ring chain as the water can get past the O'rings and displace the lubricating grease which will really shorten the life of the chain., non O'ring cains arn't that touchie as long as you re-lub the chains shortly after cleaning it.
CJ
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