Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2006 9:26 am
It's time to wash the bike when the caked on bugs stop the headlight from working.Skier wrote:Washing a bike takes away valuable riding time.
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Dry your bike off after washing
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Posted: Thu Feb 01, 2007 3:17 am
A Shop Vac is something i never thought to use in that manner. I usually just turn on the compressor while shamming the bike - finishing the drying with the compressor air wand. It really gets the leftover water out of those little crooks and hard-to-reach areas on the bike.
Posted: Thu Feb 01, 2007 3:08 pm
Mr Clean Autodry is crap. We used it on the Tahoe once, and never again on anything else.
I think I'll just hire a cabana boy to wash my bike (I'll provide the work uniform)
After a wash we use the shammy, then go for a quick dry-off spin around the 'hood. Upon returning, shammy any water that made it's way out during the wind blast.
I think I'll just hire a cabana boy to wash my bike (I'll provide the work uniform)
After a wash we use the shammy, then go for a quick dry-off spin around the 'hood. Upon returning, shammy any water that made it's way out during the wind blast.
Posted: Thu Feb 01, 2007 6:59 pm
I just washed mine today... at -10celcius lol. Powerwash it from a safe distance avoiding seals and electrical stuff, then wheel it inside to thaw and rub down with a microfiber cloth. Then because I had nothing to do in class, apply 6 coats of wax. And probably 6 more tomorrow...
Re: Dry your bike off after washing
Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2007 4:50 am
Try a leaf blower.Scoutmedic wrote:I got this cool tip the other day from a relative. If you have a shopvac with the blower outlet and a reducer attachment, clear the line then use it to blow dry the bike after you've washed it. I tried this today and it worked really well. No water spots and, I didn't have to hand dry it. Not sure if this has ever been mentioned here but, thought it might be worth passing on.
I prefer to towel dry and then take the bike out for a 1 hour ride. I come back nice a dry and with a smile on my face.
Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2007 11:01 pm
touchless car washes dont touch you with anything cept soap and water and well maybe a little waxNorthernPete wrote:Those roller brushes sting.....Andrew78108 wrote:You mean you guys don't take it through the car wash at the local gas station?
. Hmm wonder if its a good way to clean up my helmet of bugs n crap and maybe even make the rain "jump" right off the helmet 
.Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2007 11:02 pm
I still got 5 free clear cotes that came with the warranty on my vanPhat_J wrote:you guys do know that the mr. clean auto dry stuff has additives in it that are not good for clear coats. Over a long time it can eat your clear coat up.
.Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2007 2:48 am
It's better when you strip naked and then go through. Get's into those nooks and crannies you can't reach.ofblong wrote:touchless car washes dont touch you with anything cept soap and water and well maybe a little waxNorthernPete wrote:Those roller brushes sting.....Andrew78108 wrote:You mean you guys don't take it through the car wash at the local gas station?
Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2007 3:17 am
Nooks and crannies... EWWWWWWWWWBubba wrote:It's better when you strip naked and then go through. Get's into those nooks and crannies you can't reach.ofblong wrote:touchless car washes dont touch you with anything cept soap and water and well maybe a little waxNorthernPete wrote:Those roller brushes sting.....Andrew78108 wrote:You mean you guys don't take it through the car wash at the local gas station?
Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2007 3:24 am
Sev wrote:Nooks and crannies... EWWWWWWWWW