Do you spray your dash when washing?
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Pacific Northwest
I never spray directly just wipe it down. It only makes sense that if you spray the dash directly and/or wash it with heavy soap and water you're increasing the chance for a problem. I know it'll get wet in a rainstorm, I've ridden through many myself. But why go looking for trouble?
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2009
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From: Rocky Mtn High CO
Add me to the spray it down lightly crowd with the mist setting on the nozel, and not for very long. I do this to knock down the loose grime before I wipe it down with the microfiber cloth.
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From: Just Outside Chicago
I will clarify my rain statement. I know that rain may not hit the dash like a spray would but it doesn't mean that it doesn't happen. I have bee caught in torrential downpours with the wind and rain at my back and I was literally trying to outrun the storm. Not that I was able to but there was also no place to stop or pull over for shelter. At the same time I have also waited out driving rain storms sitting in a motel room. My point is that the entire dash area is designed for the surprises of mother nature. Wasn't tryin' to be a smart ***.
Same here no need for water over the top o' tank!!!!
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From: MA
This wand doesn't go as high and I do like to be able to rinse the dash area
Last edited by soos; Mar 14, 2010 at 12:05 PM.
Road Captain
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From: Glendale, Arizona
Been riding bikes for 50 years, if you use caution and A light mist from the top down, just like rain but cleaner, you need to "rinse" the dirt and dust off first before you use a microfiber cloth, or what you have is fine grit sandpaper.
Use the hose on mist or thumb over hose end from the top downward, wash off the grit first. I have a color matched dash and don't want scratches.
Use the hose on mist or thumb over hose end from the top downward, wash off the grit first. I have a color matched dash and don't want scratches.
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Road Captain
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From: Haslet, Texas
As I am spraying the front of the fairing, the gas tank, and console a good bit of water will splash up on the dash area. This is usually enough to clean it. After I dry the whole bike with a blower I wipe down the instuments, guages, and surrounding area with a damp rag. Has worked well so far. I would not spray a direct stream at the dash as this can force water into areas with a force that won't naturally occur from rain. Some water should not cause a problem.