Pressure washer – Yes or No?

[drewMember]

slightly off subject,

but has anyone been told that if you start your bike after washing it, you should get it up to operating temp?

i was told by a KTM/ SUZ / Triumph Mechanic. when buying a 2nd hand 2T bike to be wary of bikes that are washed, started and run to the shed and then turned off.

he explained that if there were any moisture in/around the air box that could be sucked into the engine, it sits on the crank, bearings etc. and can rust these parts. causing crank failure.

where as if the bike is washed and put away without being started is far better than only being run for a moment or two then being put in the shed.

or run to operating temp, it rids the crank case of any water.

i know the point is that you seal off the air box and pipe when washing to avoid this, however some overlook it.

[PaulMember]

micknmeld wrote:

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Back on topic,does anyone use a pressure washer to wash their moto boots?

Yep, I spray ’em with CT18 then hit ’em with the gun.

[glennMember]

WikdBeemer wrote:

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micknmeld wrote:

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Back on topic,does anyone use a pressure washer to wash their moto boots?

Yep, I spray ’em with CT18 then hit ’em with the gun.

Yep car wash and have a beer watching them soak and then up em with the impressor…then have another beer whilst admiring my handy work.

[Anonymous]

I washed my boots for the first time since owning them this weekend. The dirt was so ingrained into the leather/plastic that they don’t really look much different. My knee pads got cleaned too as they were getting too funky for my liking. I’d almost rather put up with the stench of TB’s breath….almost.

[GregMember]

Moto wrote:

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I washed my boots for the first time since owning them this weekend. The dirt was so ingrained into the leather/plastic that they don’t really look much different. My knee pads got cleaned too as they were getting too funky for my liking. I’d almost rather put up with the stench of TB’s breath….almost.

Did he answer the question that the post is about NO, did he contribute to the thread NO, I have only been forced to post now to point this out, POST WHORE MOTO IS A POST WHORE !!!!!

TB

Yeah I know mine had the same amount of value, but it had to be pointed out, couldn’t wait for Mick, he would have had to many syllables or something? Whats that about ??

[Anonymous]

For the record, I do pressure wash my bike, I don’t give a sh*t where it goes as long as it’s all clean. I’ve never had any problems and annoys the crap outta TB

[GregMember]

Moto wrote:

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For the record, I do pressure wash my bike, I don’t give a sh*t where it goes as long as it’s all clean. I’ve never had any problems and annoys the crap outta TB

No mate, it gets a bite every time, your maintenance annoys me because one day it will stuff my ride up enjoy your arvo Moto I am outa here mate

TB

[Adrian LeeMember]

LC4skin wrote:

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micknmeld wrote:

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Back on topic,does anyone use a pressure washer to wash their moto boots?

yep i spray em with shift it and blast it off, i even pull the liner out of my helmet and do the same, camelback, jacket any thing that gets dirty and wont go in the washing machine.

I do the same thing Dale,it must run in the family :laugh: :laugh:

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