Washing Bike/Jet Wash - SV650.org

22-09-06, 02:23 PM

Would it be OK to use a jet wash on the bike if I stood at least a metre or so away so it wasnt too powerful against the bike?

If the consensus is yes then is ther anything I should avoid spraying like the plague? The bike a absolutely filthy from riding in rain the last few days and I dont want the condition to deteriorate and I odnt have a hose pipe at home!

Viney · 22-09-06, 02:24 PM

I use a jet wash on my bike, and all is ok. Just dont point it at any bearing houings for extended periods.

Luckypants · 22-09-06, 02:26 PM

Avoid jetting on any bearings (wheels, swing arm, headstock etc) or onto any electrics. Be careful on the forks. Beware of your brakes beeing useless after getting soaked by the jet wash.

22-09-06, 02:26 PM

A motorcycle should be washed with loving care as part of a oneness of the special relationship between man and machine. Only crudded up Moto Cross bikes should have a hose or jet wash blasted at them! Shame on you!

22-09-06, 02:27 PM

I've nervously jet washed mine too. Everything was fine. Except the LED for my alarm got wet, and shorted the connections out, meaning it stayed on constantly until it dried out.

All is back to normal now though

22-09-06, 02:28 PM

dont go near your rad ,its very delicate

(err,,,,so i heard ,cos ive not done that ,no way

)

22-09-06, 02:40 PM

Thanks for the quick replies guys. Peter I normally clean my bike with loving care but after spending most of the day on it last Saturday it was absolutely filthy by Monday night as I commute through the countryside (well sort of) and am hoping that a quick jet wash will tide me over til I get time to clean it properly again

God I wish I lived in Spain!!!

22-09-06, 02:46 PM

Andy....Flicking that dust off with a feather duster is not all the fun it's cracked up to be you know mate?!

Viney · 22-09-06, 02:50 PM

Youre really not going to hurt the bike you know.

22-09-06, 02:56 PM

After seeing the damage jet washes have done to dirt bikes over the years I would never use one again unless I had to (eg so much mud it is beyond hosepipe)

Far better bet is to get a garden sprayer (£20 ish) and use that with a brush - works for me

Uses a lot less water as well (5 to 10 litres for a good going over)

22-09-06, 02:23 PM	#1
andyb Guest Posts: n/a	Washing Bike/Jet Wash Would it be OK to use a jet wash on the bike if I stood at least a metre or so away so it wasnt too powerful against the bike? If the consensus is yes then is ther anything I should avoid spraying like the plague? The bike a absolutely filthy from riding in rain the last few days and I dont want the condition to deteriorate and I odnt have a hose pipe at home!

22-09-06, 02:26 PM	#3
Luckypants Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Nr Ruthin Posts: 7,079	Avoid jetting on any bearings (wheels, swing arm, headstock etc) or onto any electrics. Be careful on the forks. Beware of your brakes beeing useless after getting soaked by the jet wash. __________________ "Your Viffer sounds like it is raising hell! Spot on." - Witchery 17/4/08 Snow Plough Appreciation Society - Member #3

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22-09-06, 02:24 PM	#2
Viney Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In the shadows to the left Posts: 7,700	I use a jet wash on my bike, and all is ok. Just dont point it at any bearing houings for extended periods.

22-09-06, 02:26 PM	#4
Peter Henry Guest Posts: n/a	A motorcycle should be washed with loving care as part of a oneness of the special relationship between man and machine. Only crudded up Moto Cross bikes should have a hose or jet wash blasted at them! Shame on you!

22-09-06, 02:27 PM	#5
Baph Guest Posts: n/a	I've nervously jet washed mine too. Everything was fine. Except the LED for my alarm got wet, and shorted the connections out, meaning it stayed on constantly until it dried out. All is back to normal now though

22-09-06, 02:28 PM	#6
jim@55 Guest Posts: n/a	dont go near your rad ,its very delicate (err,,,,so i heard ,cos ive not done that ,no way )

22-09-06, 02:40 PM	#7
andyb Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks for the quick replies guys. Peter I normally clean my bike with loving care but after spending most of the day on it last Saturday it was absolutely filthy by Monday night as I commute through the countryside (well sort of) and am hoping that a quick jet wash will tide me over til I get time to clean it properly again God I wish I lived in Spain!!!

22-09-06, 02:46 PM	#8
Peter Henry Guest Posts: n/a	Andy....Flicking that dust off with a feather duster is not all the fun it's cracked up to be you know mate?!

22-09-06, 02:50 PM	#9
Viney Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In the shadows to the left Posts: 7,700	Youre really not going to hurt the bike you know.

22-09-06, 02:56 PM	#10
andy Guest Posts: n/a	After seeing the damage jet washes have done to dirt bikes over the years I would never use one again unless I had to (eg so much mud it is beyond hosepipe) Far better bet is to get a garden sprayer (£20 ish) and use that with a brush - works for me Uses a lot less water as well (5 to 10 litres for a good going over)