Washing Bike/Jet Wash

by the time you avoid all the sensitive areas

radiator fins (pressure washer will bend fins)
bearing seals & brakes (pressure washer will blow water past seals)
chain (pressure washer will blast water past o-rings)
anything electrical


you might's well wash it by hand

jet washing a bike is a SIN! and if it doesnt take 6hours your not doing it right.

Originally Posted by RandyO

by the time you avoid all the sensitive areas

radiator fins (pressure washer will bend fins)
bearing seals & brakes (pressure washer will blow water past seals)
chain (pressure washer will blast water past o-rings)
anything electrical


you might's well wash it by hand

Exactly, and dont forget to add stickers to that list!

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Originally Posted by andy

Careful is the key - keep it well away from all bearings including the chain. I have seen so many bearings that have had all the grease blown out of them and got corroded beyond repair. Sure dirt riding is not good on the bearings either, but the only way the grease gets out of bearings is with jet washers......

I've never broken a clutch or a front brake lever with the jetwash

I did once strip part of the lettering off of a brand new, very expensive, Fantic fuel tank with one once though

[timwilky]

Ok, I know this is a little late in the debate but :-

Why take the bike out the garage if it is going to get dirty?.
opening the garage door is enough to destroy the controlled humidity and dust filtered environment I keep my bike in. God riding it would get it into a disgusting state.