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Power washer
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SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN
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I have always washed mine myself since the day i got it
billybovine
Active member
When on the road I will use a car wash. Same rules as a car. Don't get too close.
If it can't stand up to a power wash. It likely won't stand up to speed driven rain. Better to find that out in the car wash rather than the road.
If it can't stand up to a power wash. It likely won't stand up to speed driven rain. Better to find that out in the car wash rather than the road.
finless
New member
Sorry I disagree... A power wash will be far more intense than driven rain especially if you direct the spray in areas driven rain would never get at....
And for sure not directed at the cluster area.. You won't get driven rain there and I have heard far too many people have issues when they sprayed high pressure water at the dash area at a car wash.
But to each his own.
Bob
And for sure not directed at the cluster area.. You won't get driven rain there and I have heard far too many people have issues when they sprayed high pressure water at the dash area at a car wash.
But to each his own.
Bob
finless
New member
:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
ARtraveler
R.I.P. Dwayne
Power washing will put water into critical electrical components. Not a good thing for our finicky :spyder2::ani29: :thumbup:
Not only might a 'power wash' stuff up gauges & electrical, but if you use one to clean mud or grit off bearings or bushes (ie, gear like the Spyder front suspension, steering joints, tie rod ends, rear wheel bearings, etc) there's a very good chance you'll be forcing some of the mud or grit into some of those parts that really don't like that sort of stuff & are designed to keep oil/grease IN, not mud/grit OUT, let alone when it's being blasted into the critical bits at 12-1800 psi!! :yikes:
And the issues that mud/grit etc can create won't necessarily occur or be visible straight away, like most of the gauge/electrical stuff will, it could take months or at least hundreds of miles before the mud/grit filled bearing finally gives up!! :bbq:
So as far as I'm concerned, the garden hose with a jet nozzle on it is pretty much as 'high pressure' as my Spyder will ever be exposed to!! :thumbup:
And the issues that mud/grit etc can create won't necessarily occur or be visible straight away, like most of the gauge/electrical stuff will, it could take months or at least hundreds of miles before the mud/grit filled bearing finally gives up!! :bbq:
So as far as I'm concerned, the garden hose with a jet nozzle on it is pretty much as 'high pressure' as my Spyder will ever be exposed to!! :thumbup:
Bfromla
Well-known member
:agree: & my bike stays quite dirty unfortunately
But I will power wash the baked on bugs from my A arms & springs, maybe let the soapy brush sit on them while I rinse the Tupperware & everything else. I have found it better for me to do the saddlebags at home, I can use a nylon brush on the ruff side & oil if need be the latch components so the bags will come off when I want. Need to tilt 360 let the oils seep in & around , not just run down. But keep the tip of wand 3inch or more away. Any closer & it can be bad. Hand wash is better, will be soon enough for the schools bands to have fund raisers car wash not bad for $5 donation 
, just keep them scared of what not to get wet:lecturef_smilie::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack: They will be mindful & happy careful.
PistonBlown
Active member
My Spyder ended up with road tar splattered on it. Cleaned most of it off by hand but there were several bits on the frunk lid, some complete with bit's of road stone, so I thought it would be safe enough to use the jet wash there if I'm careful. Yes it got rid of the tar but in one place where one of the stones had chipped the paint the water got under the paint and 'blistered' the paint off. So I now have a finger tip sized bit of paint missing from my frunk:-(
eagleeye299
New member
One word: NEVER!
rcturner
New member
Many years ago, Harley was having an unusual number of front wheel bearing failures. It took them a while to figure it out but, it turned out that the owners were power washing their bikes and forcing water past the seals and into the bearings. Another "Harley" problem that was mostly caused by the owners. Don't power wash the bike. Too many possibilities of putting water where is does't belong.
Buckeye Bleau
New member
I am not saying that I am right, butt......
when I got my Spyder, I read a lot of posts here, and one of them said to use Pledge Multi Surface from the squirt bottle.
i use it on ALL METAL AND TUPPERWARE. this stuf removes bugs, dirt streaks, blood whatever and polishes wonderfully all at the same time, with a microfiber towel.
AWSESOME STUFF.
the only place I don't use it is on the windshield and othe clear plastic parts, there I use Plexus, with that being said the rage shall commence.
i have never used a hose on mine, especially high pressure.
when I got my Spyder, I read a lot of posts here, and one of them said to use Pledge Multi Surface from the squirt bottle.
i use it on ALL METAL AND TUPPERWARE. this stuf removes bugs, dirt streaks, blood whatever and polishes wonderfully all at the same time, with a microfiber towel.
AWSESOME STUFF.
the only place I don't use it is on the windshield and othe clear plastic parts, there I use Plexus, with that being said the rage shall commence.
i have never used a hose on mine, especially high pressure.
jaherbst
New member
Plexis is good but pledge works wonders on the windshield and is a hell of a lot less expensive. I have used this on numerous windshields including three Airplanes. Don't leave home without it. It does fill in the swirls on plexi glass and plastics. A cleaner and polish all in one and is non abrasive.
Great for bugs on windshield.
Jack
Buckeye Bleau
New member
Thanks Jack I never tried the Pledge on the windshield but I will. Perhaps I got the Pledge suggestion from you originally. Frankly it is like dry cleaning the bike, you go through a microfiber towel every time but it removes, mud, bugs, brake dust and horse crap form the road soooooo easily, I don't know why you would risk the water spray at all. It cleans, polishes and shines all in one step.:lecturef_smilie:
I've always used a pressure washer
They work very well if you use common sense. If you lack common sense just try washing your hand with a pressure washer and it will bring you right around rather quickly. The newer car washes have a an optional air dryer that works very well and eliminates all the stooping and bending. No more water spots. By the way, if you have squeaking brakes and your brake pads are not worn out, pressure wash them and it will stop the squeaking. It cleans out the excessive build up of brake dust. There's a new product out for plastic. It's Rain-X for plastic. Pledge worked well but Rain-X last longer and allows you to actually see just exactly what the hell it is that you're about to hit.
They work very well if you use common sense. If you lack common sense just try washing your hand with a pressure washer and it will bring you right around rather quickly. The newer car washes have a an optional air dryer that works very well and eliminates all the stooping and bending. No more water spots. By the way, if you have squeaking brakes and your brake pads are not worn out, pressure wash them and it will stop the squeaking. It cleans out the excessive build up of brake dust. There's a new product out for plastic. It's Rain-X for plastic. Pledge worked well but Rain-X last longer and allows you to actually see just exactly what the hell it is that you're about to hit.
spyderCodes
Member
I've crawled around Spyders for 6 years now.
Other than full force spraying of the display, I can see now reason why using a pressure washer would be at all detrimental.
All connectors are quality and waterproof.
This is the same company that makes sea-doos and ski-doos.
Other than full force spraying of the display, I can see now reason why using a pressure washer would be at all detrimental.
All connectors are quality and waterproof.
This is the same company that makes sea-doos and ski-doos.
blitzkreig
New member
I totally agree. The darn thing is near waterproof. Of course you need to be practical and not put the full force of a power-washer on the dash or gauges. But the day I am convinced to stop using a power-washer ... DOH!
