washing the sv - SV650.org

20-04-05, 08:57 AM

ok, i admit it....have had the bike since december and I've not been near it with any kind of cleaning materials

. most couriers bikes look shiny and new compared to mine

to get the worst of the crud off, is it ok to use a jet wash at my local garage, or is that inadvisable? if so, any advice on which bits to avoid with the jet, eg electrics etc

thanks. Will.

fizzwheel · 20-04-05, 09:25 AM

You wanna keep the jet wash away from the wheel bearings, chain etc etc

I wouldnt wash it with a jet wash much better to get some muc off from halfords or somewhere and use a bucket and a sponge

20-04-05, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by will

ok, i admit it....have had the bike since december and I've not been near it with any kind of cleaning materials

. most couriers bikes look shiny and new compared to mine

to get the worst of the crud off, is it ok to use a jet wash at my local garage, or is that inadvisable? if so, any advice on which bits to avoid with the jet, eg electrics etc

thanks. Will.

Be very careful with a jet wash. Don't go near the chain or bearings. Your best bet is a bucket of hot soapy water and a sponge, rinse off and shammy down. Slightly harder work but it'll do a better job.

20-04-05, 09:27 AM

must have been typing replies at the same time

20-04-05, 09:28 AM

i use this stuff called Gunk, its an engine degreaser you spread on with a brush, leave for 5 mins or so then wash off, gets most crud off your bike. Costs £2.29 for 500ml in Wilkinsons! Or £12 odd quid a litre in Halfords

And for stuff like chain lube on your swingarm, liquid parrafins the way to go apparently.

Viney · 20-04-05, 09:50 AM

Buff it up with an angle grinder

Use parafin as a degreaser. Gunk is good, but stinks! Jizer is also a very good degreaser. Use car soap to wash the body bits. Pledge(furniture polish) buffing up the paint, and something like armour all on the black plastic stuff. Dont polish the seat!!!

Remember to re lube the chain after all that

Spiderman · 20-04-05, 10:03 AM

You lazy git!

Muc Off is the lazy mans way mate. Big bottle that you spray on all over..leave for a min, then rinse off. Shamy dry would be good but on your colour i doubt you'd even notice some water marks.

For chain lube and stuff like that around your back wheel and swingarm use the parrafin / rag solution before you spray allover with the Muc Off.

The nice thing is that Muc Off also do a set that comes with cleaning brushes for your bike etc
http://www.muc-off.co.uk/motorcyclekit.html#

hth

fizzwheel · 20-04-05, 10:26 AM

oh and when you are all done, give your platics bit a good shine with Mr Sheene furniture polish

Viney · 20-04-05, 11:01 AM

Muc off is over priced rubbish IMO.

20-04-05, 11:18 AM

Washing? can somebody please explain this concept to me.

20-04-05, 08:57 AM	#1
will Guest Posts: n/a	washing the sv ok, i admit it....have had the bike since december and I've not been near it with any kind of cleaning materials . most couriers bikes look shiny and new compared to mine to get the worst of the crud off, is it ok to use a jet wash at my local garage, or is that inadvisable? if so, any advice on which bits to avoid with the jet, eg electrics etc thanks. Will.

20-04-05, 09:25 AM	#2
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	You wanna keep the jet wash away from the wheel bearings, chain etc etc I wouldnt wash it with a jet wash much better to get some muc off from halfords or somewhere and use a bucket and a sponge __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

20-04-05, 10:03 AM	#7
Spiderman Where the hell am I? Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Swingin' thru the urban jungle Posts: 7,451	You lazy git! Muc Off is the lazy mans way mate. Big bottle that you spray on all over..leave for a min, then rinse off. Shamy dry would be good but on your colour i doubt you'd even notice some water marks. For chain lube and stuff like that around your back wheel and swingarm use the parrafin / rag solution before you spray allover with the Muc Off. The nice thing is that Muc Off also do a set that comes with cleaning brushes for your bike etc http://www.muc-off.co.uk/motorcyclekit.html# hth __________________ . "Computers are great! Not for communicating tho. They have one fundamental flaw ... they don't have eyebrows." AlpineCarStereo: you win ....... eeerrr ..... ummm ..... my undying support of you, the greatest Mod this forum has ever known. My Leige. davepreston: i bow to your modding godliness. vixis: He's this really cute Persian tea-boy, Im so not giving you his number :P

20-04-05, 10:26 AM	#8
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	oh and when you are all done, give your platics bit a good shine with Mr Sheene furniture polish __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

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20-04-05, 09:27 AM	#4
OF.uk Guest Posts: n/a	must have been typing replies at the same time

20-04-05, 09:28 AM	#5
JakeRS Guest Posts: n/a	i use this stuff called Gunk, its an engine degreaser you spread on with a brush, leave for 5 mins or so then wash off, gets most crud off your bike. Costs £2.29 for 500ml in Wilkinsons! Or £12 odd quid a litre in Halfords And for stuff like chain lube on your swingarm, liquid parrafins the way to go apparently.

20-04-05, 09:50 AM	#6
Viney Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In the shadows to the left Posts: 7,700	Buff it up with an angle grinder Use parafin as a degreaser. Gunk is good, but stinks! Jizer is also a very good degreaser. Use car soap to wash the body bits. Pledge(furniture polish) buffing up the paint, and something like armour all on the black plastic stuff. Dont polish the seat!!! Remember to re lube the chain after all that

20-04-05, 11:01 AM	#9
Viney Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In the shadows to the left Posts: 7,700	Muc off is over priced rubbish IMO.

20-04-05, 11:18 AM	#10
Carsick Guest Posts: n/a	Washing? can somebody please explain this concept to me.