Pressure Washing
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Pressure Washing
Anyone using a pressure washer (on a low setting) for cleaning their rides, especially their wheels, or tight spots
. It would be ideal if you could use a cleaner you let sit and then power rinse it. Do you think it would do any damage to seals, bearings etc.
. It would be ideal if you could use a cleaner you let sit and then power rinse it. Do you think it would do any damage to seals, bearings etc.
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I have been using power washers on my HD for years. The only problem I ever had was with my 2000 Sporty. The blinker switches got wet and would not work until they dried. I now power wash the engine, frame, wheels and tires.
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I just walked in from outside and washing my bike. I have a power washer (electric model) from WalMart, and it works great. I also have the MasterBlaster Dryer 8hp 2motor unit to dry it off. Two good decisions for taking care of my scoot. Never had any problems. I like to spray down tires, wheels with simple green, then spray. Works great.
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Do you still work the cleaner in with a sponge, microfiber cloth or anything, or do you just spray cleaner on and power rinse it? I realize you have to wax after, but the least amount of abrasion from sponges, etc will lessen swirl marks and such, right?
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yep, I'd think it would be a godsend for getting off the love bugs. The acid in them can literally eat through clearcoat and paint.
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I have used car washes for ever. Just be CAREFUL how CLOSE ya get and where ya POINT the wand. No problems so far.
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I'd be very careful with the power washer around electric’s.
I've found enough moisture in my connectors with even ever hitting mine with a power washer!
Have gone though most of my connection/contacts with contact cleaner and then packed with silicone dielectric grease to keep water intrusion out.
And most especially with the ignition switch and speedo or any other gauges / radio for that matter!
I've found enough moisture in my connectors with even ever hitting mine with a power washer!
Have gone though most of my connection/contacts with contact cleaner and then packed with silicone dielectric grease to keep water intrusion out.
And most especially with the ignition switch and speedo or any other gauges / radio for that matter!
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I use a pressure washer each time I wash my bike. I also use the S100 cleaner - just spray on, pressure wash it off, and dry with lots of clean towels. Works like a charm and I'm able to do a complete washing in about 30 minutes.