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Midnight Rider

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Re: Washing My Ultra
« Reply #15 on: June 19, 2011, 02:29:41 PM »

I've never felt the need to spray a stong stream of water on any part of my bike.  I put the nozzle on "Shower", rinse the dirt off, wash, rinse with the same setting, standing 3 feet or so away.  I wouldn't shoot a "jet" stream of water on the speakers, or for that matter, other parts of the bike, like where the switches are, or other "sensitive" areas of the bike.  While the bikes are meant to be ridden in wet weather, there's a big difference between rain showers and shooting a pressurized stream of water from a hose pipe nozzle straight onto/into areas.

By the same token, great care must be taken if using a pressure washer...I've done it when traveling, at those car wash bays, but I stand well back from the bike, and never point it directly at certain parts.  And I'll only use one of those things if I'm on the road and the bike is so dirty I just can't stand it, and my OCD overwhelms me.  ;)
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Re: Washing My Ultra
« Reply #16 on: June 19, 2011, 05:53:54 PM »

hate those high pressure cleaners, only ever use spray setting.
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Re: Washing My Ultra
« Reply #17 on: June 19, 2011, 10:17:39 PM »

Never spray on speakers or use high press anywhere on the bike.  Did try the Scrubbly Bubbles recomended on the site on the wheels and motor, did a great job, no streaks or spots. Tires came out cleam too.
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Re: Washing My Ultra
« Reply #18 on: June 20, 2011, 03:57:45 AM »

Never spray on speakers or use high press anywhere on the bike.  Did try the Scrubbly Bubbles recomended on the site on the wheels and motor, did a great job, no streaks or spots. Tires came out cleam too.
What the heck is 'scrubby bubbles'?  :nixweiss: Didn't see that.  spyder
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Re: Washing My Ultra
« Reply #19 on: June 20, 2011, 10:20:25 PM »

If you are talking about the bathroom cleaner Scrubbin Bubbles you should rethink that, It has a large percentage chlorine. You DO not want chlorine around your bike, engine/wheels or rubber tires. Very scary! Can't imagine how long before the powdercoat will take that before it begins to fade.
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