Stupid Question. I apologize in Advance.
#21
03-11-2008 | 03:51 PM
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RE: Stupid Question. I apologize in Advance.
Years ago I used to bucket wash my cars and bike in the street. I didn't use soap just water as I didn't let them get that dirty plus the soap would remove the wax.Just kept wetting it down with the rag rinse the rag in the bucket ring it out wipe it down. Keep changing the water in the bucket so it won't leave water spots. You can dry it with a shammy. I still wash my bike that way I don't like to hit it with a hose. Even though I live in a house. The car I wash with a hose.
#22
03-11-2008 | 04:33 PM
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RE: Stupid Question. I apologize in Advance.
The seat is prolly hi grade vinyl, most are. The car wash works good but if you spray it with simple green before you wash it it will come clean with 1 round of spray on the rinse setting.
ORIGINAL: TigerofH
So, I live in an apartment down here and can do NO work to any motor vehicle in the parking lot. I need to wash the bike, and have no access to a water spigot to do so, and with above order, I couldnt' wash it if I wanted to. My question would be how does one go about washing a bike properly. I am worried about getting the seat wet (Don't want to ruin the leather). Also we have Mike's Express Car Wash here and I was wondering if anyone knows if places like that do bikes. Thanks for the help, and sorry for the stupid question.
So, I live in an apartment down here and can do NO work to any motor vehicle in the parking lot. I need to wash the bike, and have no access to a water spigot to do so, and with above order, I couldnt' wash it if I wanted to. My question would be how does one go about washing a bike properly. I am worried about getting the seat wet (Don't want to ruin the leather). Also we have Mike's Express Car Wash here and I was wondering if anyone knows if places like that do bikes. Thanks for the help, and sorry for the stupid question.
#23
03-11-2008 | 04:52 PM
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RE: Stupid Question. I apologize in Advance.
ORIGINAL: SportyPig
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 ALWAYS a 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 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 ALWAYS a 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]
What,..is there no gym who's members need more protein powder $$? No college who's frat members need beer money? Life is so unfair.[&o]
#24
03-11-2008 | 05:16 PM
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RE: Stupid Question. I apologize in Advance.
my landlord forbade me from working on the bike or painting anything in our lot. its a small 4 car lot with a roof. but its outside.
they make me sweep it clean every day and cover my entire parking spot with 3 layers of cardboard, but the bike barely leaks. the car next to me ruined the asphalt with his leaks.
i dont really wash my bike, except when i spray the fenders and tank with Fanastix or whatever and wipe it. but i feel your pain about bitchy landlords
they make me sweep it clean every day and cover my entire parking spot with 3 layers of cardboard, but the bike barely leaks. the car next to me ruined the asphalt with his leaks.
i dont really wash my bike, except when i spray the fenders and tank with Fanastix or whatever and wipe it. but i feel your pain about bitchy landlords
#25
03-11-2008 | 06:22 PM
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RE: Stupid Question. I apologize in Advance.
ORIGINAL: JosephGarcia
they make me sweep it clean every day and cover my entire parking spot with 3 layers of cardboard, but the bike barely leaks. the car next to me ruined the asphalt with his leaks.
they make me sweep it clean every day and cover my entire parking spot with 3 layers of cardboard, but the bike barely leaks. the car next to me ruined the asphalt with his leaks.
#26
03-11-2008 | 08:09 PM
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RE: Stupid Question. I apologize in Advance.
ORIGINAL: SportyPig
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 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]
#27
03-12-2008 | 07:11 AM
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RE: Stupid Question. I apologize in Advance.
ORIGINAL: Dorkman
Bikini bike wash? You folks have some nice customs down there!
ORIGINAL: SportyPig
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 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]
I've even seen some topless carwashes just outside of Raleigh/Durham, NC! Cost was about $30 back in '97. 
#28
03-12-2008 | 09:33 AM
RE: Stupid Question. I apologize in Advance.
Just a warning... i woudl never use a car wash the pressure washer kind to do your bike... there is a chemicle that they use to treat the water that will eat though the clear coat, this was just on the general discussion forum a few days ago... I myself had this happen, i just figured that since i live in a colder area it was due to the anti freeze they run in the line... here is what it did to my motor! as you can see i had to powder coat them to cover it up, it also did this to my fins, my wheels, and more!
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#29
03-12-2008 | 10:45 AM
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RE: Stupid Question. I apologize in Advance.
ORIGINAL: DeJavu
I take mine to the local car wash, spray it down good with soapy selection, especially the greasy parts, a little water won't hurt the seat if you dry it off ASAP. Take a couple of towels with you and wipe it down good before you ride. Works for me.
I take mine to the local car wash, spray it down good with soapy selection, especially the greasy parts, a little water won't hurt the seat if you dry it off ASAP. Take a couple of towels with you and wipe it down good before you ride. Works for me.
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#30
03-12-2008 | 11:26 AM
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RE: Stupid Question. I apologize in Advance.
Well I washed it yesterday. I didnt' do the take orpart ofthe rear fender. I figured out I could probably just use the storage space I keep it in. I'm going to get a rag and do the rest here shortly. I used the low pressure setting to do the engine, front fork, front fender, and the rear fork. I used the soap brush thingy and got all that too. I did to my dismay discover something that looks like its melted onto my pipe. I don't know if its from my boot, but I mean to find out... So can you just use straight up car wax, or is there special bike stuff?