Pressure washers

[100milesaway]

- don't use one on your bike.

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You can use them on the bike, just stay away from the critical bits like clocks, steering head, wheel bearings, radiator and tank filler cap .

[Silverback]

I used one on my ZX9-R, took the paint off the fairing....

Won't be doing that again!

[Debs]

When I had the ACF 50 done the guy said not to use a pressure wash on the bike unless its to be re-treated with ACF 50... Bucket & sponge for me from now on 

[Alfor]

bought one of these... http://www.amazon.co.uk/Portable-Pressure-Washer-Caravan-Motorbike/dp/B008CZZF00/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1360256471&sr=8-1

not too much pressure but enough to get soapy water everywhere

[mecki]

I used one on my ZX9-R, took the paint off the fairing....

Won't be doing that again!

Sounds like you accidentally used a sand blaster instead.   

[100milesaway]

When I had the ACF 50 done the guy said not to use a pressure wash on the bike unless its to be re-treated with ACF 50... Bucket & sponge for me from now on 

Debs, when you had that nice man call round at your gaf, to make your bike look like new again, did he use a power washer to get your bike looking mint again? If as I suspect he did, I t should tell us all that it is OK to do so. Furthermore I was under the impression that ACF 50 wouldn't wash off!!!!. I use scot oil on my winter bike, as they admit that it washes off, which suites me fine because I am lucky enough to be able to wash my bikes after every ride.  A combination of power washer, scot oil, and regular cleaning kept my last winter bike (KLE 500) in complete mint condition, so much so that when I swapped it for the Versys they refused to accept that the bike had been used as my winter hack. After 4 winters it was as new. Up here in the Dales one w/ends  is more than likely worth a months  that you unfortunates who live down south get on your bikes. Plain truth is after a 200 mile ride out up here, to have to face washing my bike with a bucket and sponge is just a none starter. So as far as I am concerned" Karcher " and their lovely yellow machines are my friend for life .

[Debs]

ACF 50 only needs to be done once a year.. If you use a high power pressure wash on the bike then it will wash it off... Thats what he told me anyway. 

[slane]

I'm saying nowt Steve....how's the FJR ?
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The old Fj12 is going great thanks. as old as it is im still loving it, soooo cheap to treat it to the odd bit of bling i.e. pair of new  wing mirrors = approx £35  .........but i do miss the toys of the Gtr ,however as soon as weather picks up i be paying you and the lakes a visit on it .

[O.C.]

I'm saying nowt Steve....how's the FJR ?


The old Fj12 is going great thanks. as old as it is im still loving it, soooo cheap to treat it to the odd bit of bling i.e. pair of new  wing mirrors = approx £35  .........but i do miss the toys of the Gtr ,however as soon as weather picks up i be paying you and the lakes a visit on it .

Good man... looking forward to seeing you again. I'll even put the kettle on and get some biccies in 

[100milesaway]

Can I come as well Rog?                      I love your cake& biccies

[slane]

Can I come as well Rog?                      I love your cake& biccies

good god man do ya have no taste buds 

[100milesaway]

Steve, I've been spoiled rotten at Rogers before    .

[slane]

shhhh dont tell everyone , it a well kept secret 

[Debs]

Off topic AGAIN 

[O.C.]

shhhh dont tell everyone , it a well kept secret 

Not anymore 

Off topic AGAIN 

Debs you are welcome to sample the tea and biccies, too