washing my bike? flash car wash system. - SV650.org

14-06-05, 02:41 PM

Has anyone ever used the flash car wash system on their SV?

http://www.uk.pg.com/products/produc...shCarWash.html
http://www.flashcarwash.co.uk/

I've seen it work on a car and the way the de-ionised water dries (more like disappears) is amazing, would this work in the nooks on a motorbike - with it being a spray it would wash out everywhere and then dry out in no time allowing the cover to be put on straight away.

BillyC · 14-06-05, 02:52 PM

Personally, I wouldn't bother with that kind of thing on the bike.

Get yourself a B&Q jet washer thingy, if you haven't already, and some bike detergent like Muck-Off.

Give the bike a good clean, as you normally would.... then when you've finished, get a large can of WD40, and cover, and I mean really make sure you cover, EVERY metal part of the bike except, and pay attention here, the brakes!

So you want to get it all around the engine, in around the throttle assemblies, around the footpegs, along the swingarm, on the forks and stanchions, behind the lights next to the frame. Then put the little tube attachment on, and make sure the locks are filled - ignition, filler cap, and rear seat.

14-06-05, 04:58 PM

believe it or not a leaf blower will dry it(blows the water off) iv tried it, full of scepticism(is that right?)and was converted .best £30 ive spent.dont bother with the flash thingy,just get a leaf blower

Luckypants · 14-06-05, 05:08 PM

AutoGlym car shampoo with rust inhibitor, sponge, chamois leather, Autoglym wax. My 2001 curvy looked brilliant when I after took the cover off after two years off the road. NO RUST! (was in garage though)
MOTUL motorwash from Heine Gericke is very good for helping to shift them pesky bugs.

14-06-05, 08:27 PM

Er... Chamois anyone? There's so little to cover it only takes 3 minutes! Mind you I nearly bought the Flash thing when I saw it, but only because I want more toys to play with

15-06-05, 08:51 AM

Bought the flash thing on a whim, as you do, and tbh it was pretty much useless

Didn't really soap up as you'd expect, took longer to wash than with a sponge & bucket and didn't 'dry' the car

*gutted*

Ended up doing it again with a bucket etc, wouldn't put the thing anywhere near my SV (even if I could remember where I threw it in a huff

)

15-06-05, 02:21 PM

i find about 30mph dries the bike in no time

16-06-05, 12:33 AM

that after u washed it shutty or peed yersen on it??

did u get yer indcator sorted?? or u had to work out a route to work only turning left??

14-06-05, 02:41 PM	#1
hutchy Guest Posts: n/a	washing my bike? flash car wash system. Has anyone ever used the flash car wash system on their SV? http://www.uk.pg.com/products/produc...shCarWash.html http://www.flashcarwash.co.uk/ I've seen it work on a car and the way the de-ionised water dries (more like disappears) is amazing, would this work in the nooks on a motorbike - with it being a spray it would wash out everywhere and then dry out in no time allowing the cover to be put on straight away.

14-06-05, 02:52 PM	#2
BillyC Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The exiles of Kent Posts: 2,184	Personally, I wouldn't bother with that kind of thing on the bike. Get yourself a B&Q jet washer thingy, if you haven't already, and some bike detergent like Muck-Off. Give the bike a good clean, as you normally would.... then when you've finished, get a large can of WD40, and cover, and I mean really make sure you cover, EVERY metal part of the bike except, and pay attention here, the brakes! So you want to get it all around the engine, in around the throttle assemblies, around the footpegs, along the swingarm, on the forks and stanchions, behind the lights next to the frame. Then put the little tube attachment on, and make sure the locks are filled - ignition, filler cap, and rear seat. __________________ SV650 K3 - Gone. Now a member of the SV650.org Kawasaki brigade!

14-06-05, 05:08 PM	#4
Luckypants Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Nr Ruthin Posts: 7,079	AutoGlym car shampoo with rust inhibitor, sponge, chamois leather, Autoglym wax. My 2001 curvy looked brilliant when I after took the cover off after two years off the road. NO RUST! (was in garage though) MOTUL motorwash from Heine Gericke is very good for helping to shift them pesky bugs. __________________ "Your Viffer sounds like it is raising hell! Spot on." - Witchery 17/4/08 Snow Plough Appreciation Society - Member #3

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14-06-05, 04:58 PM	#3
jim@55 Guest Posts: n/a	believe it or not a leaf blower will dry it(blows the water off) iv tried it, full of scepticism(is that right?)and was converted .best £30 ive spent.dont bother with the flash thingy,just get a leaf blower

14-06-05, 08:27 PM	#5
SVeeedy Gonzales Guest Posts: n/a	Er... Chamois anyone? There's so little to cover it only takes 3 minutes! Mind you I nearly bought the Flash thing when I saw it, but only because I want more toys to play with

15-06-05, 08:51 AM	#6
minky Guest Posts: n/a	Bought the flash thing on a whim, as you do, and tbh it was pretty much useless Didn't really soap up as you'd expect, took longer to wash than with a sponge & bucket and didn't 'dry' the car gutted Ended up doing it again with a bucket etc, wouldn't put the thing anywhere near my SV (even if I could remember where I threw it in a huff )

15-06-05, 02:21 PM	#7
shutdown Guest Posts: n/a	i find about 30mph dries the bike in no time

16-06-05, 12:33 AM	#8
Quiff Wichard Guest Posts: n/a	that after u washed it shutty or peed yersen on it?? did u get yer indcator sorted?? or u had to work out a route to work only turning left??