carwash?
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Pull under something and wait for the roads to dry out? 
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08-18-2007, 08:18 PM
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08-19-2007, 04:41 AM
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RE: carwash?
I think some of the folks here spend more time cleaning and talking about thier bikes than ridin them.
ORIGINAL: Phil
I use them sometimes. Usually when traveling. I rarely "clean" the bike though. Spray it down from time to time but I'm really lazy and had much rather RIDE the bike than clean and stare at it. I fear "some people" actually worship their bike.
Won't spray water on a hot bike? Bet your dealership does. Trust me, it won't hurt it. Paint and chrome is nice, but riding it is MUCH nicer! It's amazing the stuff I hear:
Won't ride it if there's a hint of rain. Or after a sprinkle...
Won't ride above 90* or below 60*
Won't ride a dirty bike...
Won't clean with a hose?
Never use soap?
I mean, come on... [&:]
I use them sometimes. Usually when traveling. I rarely "clean" the bike though. Spray it down from time to time but I'm really lazy and had much rather RIDE the bike than clean and stare at it. I fear "some people" actually worship their bike.
Won't spray water on a hot bike? Bet your dealership does. Trust me, it won't hurt it. Paint and chrome is nice, but riding it is MUCH nicer! It's amazing the stuff I hear:Won't ride it if there's a hint of rain. Or after a sprinkle...
Won't ride above 90* or below 60*
Won't ride a dirty bike...
Won't clean with a hose?
Never use soap?
I mean, come on... [&:]
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08-19-2007, 06:19 AM
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08-19-2007, 08:24 AM
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RE: carwash?
ORIGINAL: bikergirl40
I prefer the idea of spraying off any loose dust and grit before a rag ever touches those shiney surfaces. Nothing scratches more than pressing a rag to the paint job (or even chrome for that matter) when it's covered with grit.
Like bikergirl40 said.... and to me there are times when power spray is needed underneath the frame and fenders on or after a dirty road trip...if it just sits around in the shop or ridden only in good weather...then no, a car wash is not needed.... so I am a sometimes (but seldom)...
Hogback
I prefer the idea of spraying off any loose dust and grit before a rag ever touches those shiney surfaces. Nothing scratches more than pressing a rag to the paint job (or even chrome for that matter) when it's covered with grit.
Like bikergirl40 said.... and to me there are times when power spray is needed underneath the frame and fenders on or after a dirty road trip...if it just sits around in the shop or ridden only in good weather...then no, a car wash is not needed.... so I am a sometimes (but seldom)...
Hogback
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08-19-2007, 01:56 PM
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