It would be a pain to try and get it up the stairs though. And I shoudl have rephrased and said you can't do any unnessecary work in the parking lot.

 

But coming back down would be easy.

 

Just be careful at the car wash to avoid the use of high pressure spraying around the axles (not good for the wheel bearings), instruments and handlebar switches. Don't worry about the seat. Hell, it's going to get wet the first time you get caught in the rain.

 

Sure would be fun trying to get it up the stairs!!! Anytime you're in South Carolina your welcome to stop by and wash your bike!! Hose is on the side by the garage door!

 

Do you keep you bike outside?

It is important to me to keep my bike clean, washed and polished.
I usually give it a quick wash it once a week and detail once a month.

At the least, I'd be looking for a spot where I could hook up a Mr. Clean and Cycle Dry.
No bucket just a wash mitt, some dry towels and an outlet.

If you want to detail your bike you need to find a place you can polish and wax it?

Usually takes me 'bout 4 hours.

 

When I wash the bike, I usually use the car wash. I wet the bike down with low pressure, then use the foam brush. As was said, just avoid the high pressure in those "sensitive" areas. And once summer rolls around, look for the bikini bike washs in your area. That's ALWAYSa good way to get the bike washed. Kick back, drink a cold one, and watch a couple of chicks in bikini's wash your bike. Usually costs $10, plus the beer cost of course. [sm=icon_cheers.gif]

 

When washing your bike, are there any places you should avoid spraying water??

 

"Wash the bike"? What does that mean? LOL. I'm so bad about that. I usually just get a wet rag, and sometimes a dry rag if I'm worried about water spots.

I think I'll try low pressue at the car wash one of these days. Any concerns about the fuel line, spark plugs, axles, etc?

 

What is this thing you call washing? I try my best to avoid anything that cuts into seat time.

 

About the only thing I use the high pressure wash for is the tires and wheels, on a motorcycle. Everything else is nice and gentle. And if you just absolutely HAVE to use that brush, be sure it's soft, and wash it before touching it to your paint. I would usually take one of the wife's "disposable" wash rags with me for that. (I'm sure glad she doesn't read these.)