car wash for spyder?

[muonwhiz]

Lamont mentioned using a car wash to get the bugs and dirt off bike after a long ride. I have never taken my RT or any of my 2 wheeled machines into a car wash before (did it all by hand). How has that worked for others? I don't like a dirty bike either. Mine is all washed and clean before leaving for a trip but a mess when I get there! So those that use them, are you using the drive through types, the ones that have all the cars lined up and people wiping them down after? Or the ones where you use their equipment? If you have a corbin or ultimate seat, how are you protecting that before the water is used? Do tell all!

[Bob Denman]

Haven't used one for the Spyder; I'm concerned about damaging my graphics...
Better safe, than sorry!

[mclaw44]

I have taken my Spyder to the car wash a few times. I only use the wash where you use a power sprayer and spary the bike itself. I have alwasy taken a trash bag to cover the seat so it doesn't get wet...but I also try!to control where Im spraying. Worked very well wiht no problems.

[Bazeel]

I have taken my Spyder to the car wash a number of times, especially with the prevalence of pollen around here this time of year. I've never concerned myself with covering anything before spraying it down, though I will not use any sort of pressure while working around any intakes, or the instrument panel (Misting with the sprayer vs. powerwashing). I've never had an issue using the rinse setting for 'powerwashing', though I am rather careful about keeping a bit of distance between the spray nozzle and the spyder. If you have a microfiber drying towel, simply use that on your seat (If you have factory standard, like me) and right around the console: The rest will dry off on the ride home.

[asp125]

Put on your rain suit, close your helmet visor... and ride on through!



I use the self serve wand type washes. You ride in the rain don't you? A little water won't hurt it. Just don't use the high pressure spray near the instrument pods, intakes, leather seats, or near the battery.

[Bob Ledford]

Lamont mentioned using a car wash to get the bugs and dirt off bike after a long ride. I have never taken my RT or any of my 2 wheeled machines into a car wash before (did it all by hand). How has that worked for others? I don't like a dirty bike either. Mine is all washed and clean before leaving for a trip but a mess when I get there! So those that use them, are you using the drive through types, the ones that have all the cars lined up and people wiping them down after? Or the ones where you use their equipment? If you have a corbin or ultimate seat, how are you protecting that before the water is used? Do tell all!

A cheap wet proof cover an be had from your local grocery or hardware store. Buy those black yard trash bags in a 40 gallon size. Pop the seat Jo and slide the bag over it. We were looking for rain covers and balked at $100+ for a cover that might get used once a year
or six months. My wife's brainstorm!

[stormtrooper]

[QUOTE=asp125;622004]Put on your rain suit, close your helmet visor... and ride on through!

[bullant12]

I only use the power setting in carwashes to go under the frame and inside the tires. The rest of the I use car wash soap, water, sponge and rinse off the suds.

When I clean after a ride and it is full of bugs or just road dust, I use Dry N Wash Guard (PM me for more info).

[ARtraveler]

Some 's seem to be more sensitive to car washes than others. My 's don't even like to be washed and seem to run a little funny until they get warmed up. I am careful to keep water of all the magic switches and try to be extra careful in the dash area. I am afraid to us a pressure washer of any kind--just gentle spray from my garden hose.

Yes, I ride it in the rain, and have not had any problems with that. ???

[serf]

Yea I'm thinking the self wash carwash....that or hooters.

[spydaman60]

we go the carwash and pump the quarters in every week. never had a problem with the custom graphics or the ultimate seat. just dry the seat off after and all the tupperware and you'll be just fine. so will the spyder.

[Bob Denman]

I'm thinking the self wash carwash....that, or Hooters.

My mind is just running rampant with the possibilities...

[asp125]

Yea I'm thinking the self wash carwash....that or hooters.

That could get expensive, I mean.. washing the Spyder every other day.

[bullant12]

That could get expensive, I mean.. washing the Spyder every other day.

True... but the good times are worth it!

[MouthPiece]

Lamont mentioned using a car wash to get the bugs and dirt off bike after a long ride. I have never taken my RT or any of my 2 wheeled machines into a car wash before (did it all by hand). How has that worked for others? I don't like a dirty bike either. Mine is all washed and clean before leaving for a trip but a mess when I get there! So those that use them, are you using the drive through types, the ones that have all the cars lined up and people wiping them down after?Or the ones where you use their equipment? If you have a corbin or ultimate seat, how are you protecting that before the water is used? Do tell all!

I see some have beat me to the punch. Man you're setting yourself up on that one. I have all kinds of visions on that option.

PS: I take my own brush (actually I use a boat brush with soft fibers for scrubing) to assist the power sprays and soaps. I don't use what is provided by the car wash because I'm not certain just what is in those brush heads.

Chris

[Justryde]

A warm pail of clear water and a small microfiber towel is all I have ever used to clean my 2008 GS and 2013 ST-S.

[Littlebadwolf]

I use my pressure washer all the time on the Spyders...Low bead/mist of course but it works terrific and doesn't bother the wraps or decals.

[SpyderAnn01]

I like the drive thrus that have the pretty colored soaps and I pay extra for the freshener so I can kill two birds with one stone the Spyder and I both get a bath.

[MouthPiece]

I like the drive thrus that have the pretty colored soaps and I pay extra for the freshener so I can kill two birds with one stone the Spyder and I both get a bath.

As one of our beloved band leaders used to say:

"Turn off the bubble machine".

Chris

[jerpinoy]

I was so excited to go through the car wash but hated the brushes and air dryers

[flybuddy]

I like the drive thrus that have the pretty colored soaps and I pay extra for the freshener so I can kill two birds with one stone the Spyder and I both get a bath.

That's because you live in Vegas---you're probably dry by the time you exit the carwash

[shrubs]

I use the self-service when it's extra dirty. The best part is the spot free rinse.