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28-02-06, 10:34 AM

OK.. I wash my bike by hand
but-

does anyone use a garage jet wash??...with all the suds nwax etc and rinse?

any good?

I like cleaning it myself but lately it is so dirty wen i pass a local garage I sometimes wonder?

can it be done with a jetwash or are there hazards like chain seals. electrics and brake seals etc.

ta in anticipation

28-02-06, 10:37 AM

I was under the impression jet washing bikes was a no no. I think it's because the pressure allows water to get into bearing housings, etc.

I use a 2 litre plant spraying hand pumped thing. It's not very powerful, but it's an easy way of getting water to those hard to reach places. Cost about £2 in Lidls a couple of years ago.

This ain't BASAT-compliant.

28-02-06, 10:37 AM

I use my own domestic jet wash (on low pressure,) at home (and always have done,) never had any issues... Just give some adequate relief between the lance and your bike if the pressure is too high

28-02-06, 10:38 AM

I wash mine with a powerful home Jet wash.
Never had any problems, just need to be carefull not to point it directly at any oily bits.
Always go round it with some lube as soon as its dry.

Balky001 · 28-02-06, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tricky

I wash mine with a powerful home Jet wash.
Never had any problems, just need to be carefull not to point it directly at any oily bits.
Always go round it with some lube as soon as its dry.

Me too. I usually wash my hand but if I get the pressure washer out just avoid the chain and greased hinged bits and wires - and don't fill up the exhaust pipe with poorly directed hose sprays!

28-02-06, 11:18 AM

cheers guys...

suppose i need to get a jetwasher then- home one.. ooo boys and toys..

they are only about £25 now aint they ..

I tought the car/garage ones would be too powerful...

I do like doin it meself though by hand as well cos then u get to see any new scratches or loose bits etc...

ta very much for quick responses....... shudnt u all be at work???

northwind · 28-02-06, 11:53 AM

Keep it away from any bearings- swingarm, wheels mainly- and anything greased- brake calipers. Personalyl I find them ineffective against bike ooze, Muc off and a hose seems to work better than a powerwasher and shampoo.

28-02-06, 12:12 PM

The only time I didn't jet wash mine this winter I aquired a nice collection of crystals

I tend to stand back a bit and not aim too closely at the vunerable bits ignition, bearings, chain, etc

Tris

28-02-06, 12:16 PM

ive always washed mine with a pressure washer, cnat imagine getting the bucket and ponge out at this time of year, use a sponge or brush to get the film and oil fling and stuff off.

jetwash is fine as long as you dont blast the electrics or the bearings too much.

jet away...........

28-02-06, 12:42 PM

It's mine and I can wash it as hard and as fast as I like.

Now, back to the bikes. I used a jet wash on my bandit once and it took a while to start afterwards but they are bloody handy for getting the bike really clean. I still prefer the sponge an bucket method though, it's more of a bonding session with the bike......or is that bondage?

28-02-06, 10:34 AM	#1
Quiff Wichard Guest Posts: n/a	jet wash OK.. I wash my bike by hand but- does anyone use a garage jet wash??...with all the suds nwax etc and rinse? any good? I like cleaning it myself but lately it is so dirty wen i pass a local garage I sometimes wonder? can it be done with a jetwash or are there hazards like chain seals. electrics and brake seals etc. ta in anticipation

28-02-06, 11:53 AM	#7
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	Keep it away from any bearings- swingarm, wheels mainly- and anything greased- brake calipers. Personalyl I find them ineffective against bike ooze, Muc off and a hose seems to work better than a powerwasher and shampoo. __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

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28-02-06, 10:37 AM	#2
Ceri JC Guest Posts: n/a	I was under the impression jet washing bikes was a no no. I think it's because the pressure allows water to get into bearing housings, etc. I use a 2 litre plant spraying hand pumped thing. It's not very powerful, but it's an easy way of getting water to those hard to reach places. Cost about £2 in Lidls a couple of years ago. This ain't BASAT-compliant.

28-02-06, 10:37 AM	#3
Cloggsy Guest Posts: n/a	I use my own domestic jet wash (on low pressure,) at home (and always have done,) never had any issues... Just give some adequate relief between the lance and your bike if the pressure is too high

28-02-06, 10:38 AM	#4
tricky Guest Posts: n/a	I wash mine with a powerful home Jet wash. Never had any problems, just need to be carefull not to point it directly at any oily bits. Always go round it with some lube as soon as its dry.

28-02-06, 11:18 AM	#6
Quiff Wichard Guest Posts: n/a	cheers guys... suppose i need to get a jetwasher then- home one.. ooo boys and toys.. they are only about £25 now aint they .. I tought the car/garage ones would be too powerful... I do like doin it meself though by hand as well cos then u get to see any new scratches or loose bits etc... ta very much for quick responses....... shudnt u all be at work???

28-02-06, 12:12 PM	#8
Tris Guest Posts: n/a	The only time I didn't jet wash mine this winter I aquired a nice collection of crystals I tend to stand back a bit and not aim too closely at the vunerable bits ignition, bearings, chain, etc Tris

28-02-06, 12:16 PM	#9
Captain Nemo Guest Posts: n/a	ive always washed mine with a pressure washer, cnat imagine getting the bucket and ponge out at this time of year, use a sponge or brush to get the film and oil fling and stuff off. jetwash is fine as long as you dont blast the electrics or the bearings too much. jet away...........

28-02-06, 12:42 PM	#10
DanAbnormal Guest Posts: n/a	It's mine and I can wash it as hard and as fast as I like. Now, back to the bikes. I used a jet wash on my bandit once and it took a while to start afterwards but they are bloody handy for getting the bike really clean. I still prefer the sponge an bucket method though, it's more of a bonding session with the bike......or is that bondage?