I have tried a power washer but it didn't work. The only way I can get it all clean is to get a rag and some cleaning fluid and get down on my knees and scrub. The problem is all the tight crevices around the engine and wheels. So after I kill myself trying to get all nice and shiny it only lasts about a week or so. I was thinking maybe a steam cleaner would shoot all the dirt out. Any suggestions?
2006-07-02 13:53:22 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
only wash it when its cold, Harley makes a sundace wash that works great with a pressure washer
2006-07-02 13:59:44 · answer #1 · answered by ike 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
keep the pressure washer and the steam cleaner OFF your bike! The pressure washer will clean the grease out of your wheel bearings if used carelessly, and get into the electrics. The steam cleaner can lift pain, stickers etc off some bikes.
I usually hand wash with soap & water to get the easy stuff off. Then, yup, it's elbow grease with a rag and WD40 or similar to get the wheels clean. Do the chain with kerosene and relube afterwards. You can get some bike specific cleaners that you spray on and wash off, that claim to shift stubborn bugs and grease. Try using a brush for the tricky bits.
Oh yeah, don't use dish washing up liquid - it'll spoil the paint (over time).
2006-07-02 21:48:20 · answer #2 · answered by georgex 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A popular cleaner that you can get at any dealership is "S100" Very simple, spray light coat all over bike and rinse immediately with nozzle for hose. Works great and takes about half the time. Also, to get all the dirt and water trapped in the small places, use a blower of some sort. There are several on the market and they work great. FInd one that uses warm air so that it reduces the number of water spots. You could use an air compressor but wouldn't use over 40PSI personally.
2006-07-03 17:41:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
rag and cleaning fluid work... also you might wish to try a sprayer like the ones used to spray weed killer (use soap/cleaner instead). That way you can clean a little and then spray to remove the cleaner you just used.
A steam cleaner is interesting......
2006-07-02 20:58:30 · answer #4 · answered by Steven A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stay away from power washers. They can shoot water past the seals on your bike, including the wheel bearings.
2006-07-02 22:18:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The steam cleaner would work well
2006-07-02 21:03:09 · answer #6 · answered by klubu fubu 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
clean a motorcycle!!! are you kidding?? let your ride wear its life like a banner. if you got time to clean your bike you should be riding it instead. a clean bike is a sign of a depraved mind. run away from the soap and water as fast as you can.
2006-07-03 16:28:31 · answer #7 · answered by byteme 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
After two years they start to clean themselves (dirt builds up enough to fall off when you ride)
2006-07-03 23:40:35 · answer #8 · answered by 1crazypj 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thats part of having a motorcycle. it takes a long time to clean them, and a short time to get them dirty. a old tooth brush, and qtips work well on those tight spots. hang in their buddy, and good luck.
2006-07-02 20:59:58 · answer #9 · answered by darren b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋