Would you ever?
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Maryland
I do it if I am in a hurry or out on the road. Just don't hold it too close and don't spray full pressure into any of the electrical stuff (gauges, voltage regulator, etc), or anywhere near the wheel bearings (don't ask me how I know that) and you will be fine.
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2013
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From: Squamish, B.C. Canada
I use a pressure washer all the time too and never had a problem. I put zipwax in the soap bottle, spray it on then blast it off. Minkoil the seat, wax the tank and fenders and spray rim cleaner on the wheels and rinse, all done in 1/2 hr.
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2009
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From: Michigan
To much to avoid for your money...I prefer to light spray with garden hose then hand wash with hot water and mitt...I can check it over while washing. Then rinse and dry. Its black so it will be only clean for a few minutes.
And I would not use a leaf blower...Debris from the surrounding area, and any that might already be in the blower is NOT filtered out. Unless you want to sand blast the finish off your ride, I would definately get something that will blow high-speed, filtered, dry air. More, the Blasters will blow slightly heated air, so it dries much faster. i think I paid around $120 (not for hand held) on ebay, or something like that, several years ago -- love it!
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Road Warrior
Joined: Jan 2010
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From: South Jersey
The "best looking girls" don't have to stand out in the hot sun scrubbing and washing bikes. They stand in the shade popping open beer cans for $50+ an hour in tips, Lol
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Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Nevada
Good point. I've seen the ladies drop wash sponges on the ground, pick them with grit and immediately wipe painted parts. The owner is usually admiring the lovies with a quarter chubby in his pants and doesn't even notice.
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