Bike cleaning questions. - SV650.org

19-07-10, 01:47 PM

A friend of mine said he cleans his SV650 on a petron station just hosing it down with the high pressure soapy water than he dries the bike off with a cloth and puts some polish on.
As far as I remember this sort of thing is a no-no.
Can you guys give me your thought on it?
And if not like that how to clean a bike effectively and quickly?

andrewsmith · 19-07-10, 03:03 PM

tis a golden no no. high pressure hoses can stip off clear coats etc that are used on bikes.

To do it quickly muc off is the best takes about 10 minutes

TamSV · 19-07-10, 03:51 PM

I've used a pressure washer before but you need to be careful and use a wide spray from a reasonable distance. You could possibly blast grease out of bearings with a concentrated jet. +1 on the Muc Off.

19-07-10, 03:58 PM

Zymol shampoo,
Soft wash mit,
Hose not jet wash.

19-07-10, 04:08 PM

I use a pump up "Hozelock" garden spray, variable pressure/mist/pencil stream etc, I find the lance extremely usefull for getting into awkward areas and of course now there is a HOSE PIPE BAN on in most areas even more usefull.
Use more than one for shampoo/cleaner/degreaser/water etc etc.

JOHN

dizzyblonde · 19-07-10, 04:50 PM

Muc off ....bad.

SDoc100..gooooood

19-07-10, 04:55 PM

If you keep on top of it it doesn't take more than 30 minutes anyway. Oh and another one for SDOC

andrewsmith · 19-07-10, 05:02 PM

only prob is sdoc takes too long when its cold and a hurry.

Still brilliant stuff

19-07-10, 06:04 PM

SDOC is the business, paraffin works wonders on the chain and any other stubborn muck on the headers etc. A decent shampoo and wash mitt for the bodywork - using the 'two-bucket' method to minimise scratches. Some may think it's a bit of an overkill but all of my bikes have looked mint even with riding through all weathers.

garynortheast · 19-07-10, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dizzyblonde

Muc off ....bad.

SDoc100..gooooood

+1

19-07-10, 01:47 PM	#1
Sanza Guest Posts: n/a	Bike cleaning questions. A friend of mine said he cleans his SV650 on a petron station just hosing it down with the high pressure soapy water than he dries the bike off with a cloth and puts some polish on. As far as I remember this sort of thing is a no-no. Can you guys give me your thought on it? And if not like that how to clean a bike effectively and quickly?

19-07-10, 03:03 PM	#2
andrewsmith Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Just south of salad dodging country Posts: 7,750	Re: Bike cleaning questions. tis a golden no no. high pressure hoses can stip off clear coats etc that are used on bikes. To do it quickly muc off is the best takes about 10 minutes __________________ RIP Reeder 20/07/1988 - 21/03/2012. Always missed squire!!! Every year we meet old friends, gain some new ones, lose old ones and you always remember them all. “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” Mahatma Gandhi

19-07-10, 03:51 PM	#3
TamSV Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Troon, Ayrshire Posts: 1,812	Re: Bike cleaning questions. I've used a pressure washer before but you need to be careful and use a wide spray from a reasonable distance. You could possibly blast grease out of bearings with a concentrated jet. +1 on the Muc Off.

19-07-10, 03:58 PM	#4
Specialone Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Bike cleaning questions. Zymol shampoo, Soft wash mit, Hose not jet wash.

19-07-10, 04:08 PM	#5
Icanopit Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Bike cleaning questions. I use a pump up "Hozelock" garden spray, variable pressure/mist/pencil stream etc, I find the lance extremely usefull for getting into awkward areas and of course now there is a HOSE PIPE BAN on in most areas even more usefull. Use more than one for shampoo/cleaner/degreaser/water etc etc. JOHN

19-07-10, 04:50 PM	#6
dizzyblonde Da Cake Boss Mega Poster Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a flying Horse Posts: 9,992	Re: Bike cleaning questions. Muc off ....bad. SDoc100..gooooood __________________ Suzy, yellow 2001 SVS. Kitty, V-Raptor 1000, ZZR1400<<its my bike now Pegasus! Hovis 13.8.75-3.10.09 Reeder 20.7.88-21.3.12

19-07-10, 04:55 PM	#7
Scoobs Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Bike cleaning questions. If you keep on top of it it doesn't take more than 30 minutes anyway. Oh and another one for SDOC

19-07-10, 05:02 PM	#8
andrewsmith Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Just south of salad dodging country Posts: 7,750	Re: Bike cleaning questions. only prob is sdoc takes too long when its cold and a hurry. Still brilliant stuff __________________ RIP Reeder 20/07/1988 - 21/03/2012. Always missed squire!!! Every year we meet old friends, gain some new ones, lose old ones and you always remember them all. “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” Mahatma Gandhi

19-07-10, 06:04 PM	#9
Hoody90 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Bike cleaning questions. SDOC is the business, paraffin works wonders on the chain and any other stubborn muck on the headers etc. A decent shampoo and wash mitt for the bodywork - using the 'two-bucket' method to minimise scratches. Some may think it's a bit of an overkill but all of my bikes have looked mint even with riding through all weathers.

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