There were cases where the Commander was damaged when the bike was washed with high-pressure water sprayer. So, I created a design tailored to the customer through 3D design and produced it with a 3D printer.
The performance was very good.
It is completely waterproof even when high-pressure water is sprayed close to it.
IMHO, a High pressure washer should not be used on your Spyder. ..... There have been numerous reports that bad things happen when this is done .... good luck ....Mike
Last edited by Peter Aawen; 02-22-2024 at 04:22 PM.
Reason: sdone...
IMHO, a High pressure washer should not be used on your Spyder. ..... There have been numerous reports that bad things happen when this is done .... good luck ....Mike
Yeah, like people used to post on here all the time about getting flattened radiator fins from a pressure washer.
Last edited by Peter Aawen; 02-22-2024 at 04:23 PM.
Reason: Fixed quote display ;-)
FYI
Truth in "advertising"
Years ago, watches like Rolex, Omega, Brietling, in fact most of that industry as well as others used the Words "Water Proof".
Then people with 100m "water proof" watches started experiencing problems while wearing these in their showers, and during dives that were less than 100m.
They were SUED. The result is today they all state Water Resistant, because it was found that NOTHING is Water Proof. Nothing.
But Kudos on the idea and design, a little EXTRA is always welcomed even if just for inclement weather.
AJ
2014 RT-S Akrapovic Exhaust & Cat Bypass
Bajaron Sway Bar w/links / Sena SM-10/Garmin 660
Comfort Seat w Adjustable Backrest
Decals by Purple Harley / Magic Strobe
Kuryakyn Black Widow Pegs Rivco Highway Brackets
Rivco Trunk Mounted Double Flag Holder
FOBO / Spyder Cuff / XM Radio w MC Antenna
IMHO, a High pressure washer should not be used on your Spyder. ..... There have been numerous reports that bad things happen when this is done .... good luck ....Mike
oh....
Last edited by Peter Aawen; 02-22-2024 at 04:24 PM.
Reason: Fixed quote display ;-)
My main tool for washing is a large dollop of Elbow Grease.
Also a soft cloth, a soft bristle brush, a doodlebug floor cleaning pad and a bucket full of some quality wash n wax.
Application of water is a gentle spray. I dont let it drip dry but wipe it down with a 3M Chamois Cloth.
OK with an aftermarket seat and backrest he should be good for a 500 mile day. Another advantage is when he gets stopped by the Police, they will not have to tell him "hands up'. I do hope this is photoshopped.
There were cases where the Commander was damaged when the bike was washed with high-pressure water sprayer. So, I created a design tailored to the customer through 3D design and produced it with a 3D printer.
The performance was very good.
It is completely waterproof even when high-pressure water is sprayed close to it.
No friggen way I'd use a high-pressure washer. Too many electrical connectors that can get easily compromised, IMHO.
SIGNATURE PIC CURRENTLY UNDER CONSTRUCTION
2016 Toyota Sienna SE - hers 2002 BMW 325i - his 1994 Chevrolet Silverado K1500 Sportside Z71 - whoevers vehicle is in the shop 2009 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL883 Low (Vivid Black) - his 2018 Can-Am Spyder RT Limited - hers 2007 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL883 Low (Pearl White) - hers (SOLD 02/29/20) 2011 Tao Tao 50 - whoevers bike is in the shop 2007 Reinell 186 FNS - the dog's 1995 Fleetwood Flair 27R - EVERYBODY'S !
No friggen way I'd use a high-pressure washer. Too many electrical connectors that can get easily compromised, IMHO.
And there's all sorts of other things too, like supposedly sealed bearings, brake calipers, axle hubs, plastic panel joins; the edges of painted bits; paint chips; any paint itself; the clear screen on the dash; polycarbonate light lenses/lens bodies; and a whole bunch more besides that won't generally let water get in or under during normal use (including driven rain while travelling at speed), but all bets are off when they get hit by the jet from a pressure sprayer!!
Sure, you might seemingly 'get away' with 'cleaning your Spyder or any other vehicle with a pressure sprayer' a few times, but you won't get away with it forever, and you probably won't even realise that it's done the damage it does do at the moment or shortly after the spray jet actually gets in/starts the damage; most times that damage takes a little (or a lottle! ) while to occur, after the moisture that's been forced thru the supposedly sealed seal, joint, edge, or whatever gets to work and starts corroding away on things &/or at a level you can't even see!
You really are not just RISKING long term damage by using a pressure washer on your Spyder, you ARE creating a longer-term issue that might take a while to manifest, but given time, it WILL, somewhere!! (or maybe everywhere?!)
Last edited by Peter Aawen; 02-26-2024 at 04:06 PM.
I made a Pedal Commander Waterproof case!
So, I created a design tailored to the customer through 3D design and produced it with a 3D printer.
Reply With Quote
Originally Posted by BLUEKNIGHT911
And there's all sorts of other things too, like supposedly sealed bearings, brake calipers, axle hubs, plastic panel joins; the edges of painted bits; paint chips; any paint itself; the clear screen on the dash; polycarbonate light lenses/lens bodies; and a whole bunch more besides that won't generally let water get in or under during normal use (including driven rain while travelling at speed), but all bets are off when they get hit by the jet from a pressure sprayer!! 
) while to occur, after the moisture that's been forced thru the supposedly sealed seal, joint, edge, or whatever gets to work and starts corroding away on things &/or at a level you can't even see! 
