Topic: Washing My Ultra (Read 2819 times)

dbevins · « **on:** June 04, 2011, 07:55:49 PM »

What does everyone use to cover speakers (Front and Back) during washing?

Fired00d · « **Reply #1 on:** June 04, 2011, 07:56:44 PM »

I don't cover them.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

spada84 · « **Reply #2 on:** June 04, 2011, 08:28:03 PM »

I generally cover them with water.

spydglide · « **Reply #3 on:** June 04, 2011, 08:44:15 PM »

Quote from: Fired00d on June 04, 2011, 07:56:44 PM

I don't cover them.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

I don't either, but if there were a easy way, I'd take the time to......even tho they're made to be exposed to elements, direct water spray can't be good for their longevity.

spyder

Banana man · « **Reply #4 on:** June 04, 2011, 08:48:18 PM »

I don't cover mine either and I now have 6 of them to worry about.

spydglide · « **Reply #5 on:** June 04, 2011, 08:51:39 PM »

Quote from: Banana man on June 04, 2011, 08:48:18 PM

I don't cover mine either and I now have 6 of them to worry about.

Wow......see what 'speaker-envy' can lead to....

...har. spyder

RedDevil · « **Reply #6 on:** June 04, 2011, 08:52:24 PM »

I've never covered mine, but I also try to avoid spraying water directly on them too.

Banana man · « **Reply #7 on:** June 04, 2011, 08:57:00 PM »

Quote from: spydglide on June 04, 2011, 08:51:39 PM

Wow......see what 'speaker-envy' can lead to.... ...har. spyder

At least now I can hear them over the exhaust and everyone else can enjoy
some old school rock and roll when I ride by.

spydglide · « **Reply #8 on:** June 04, 2011, 09:04:43 PM »

Quote from: Banana man on June 04, 2011, 08:57:00 PM

At least now I can hear them over the exhaust and everyone else can enjoy
some old school rock and roll when I ride by.

hell yeah! Rock & Roll Forevah ..

...har. spyder

Banana man · « **Reply #9 on:** June 04, 2011, 09:19:13 PM »

Quote from: RedDevil on June 04, 2011, 08:52:24 PM

I've never covered mine, but I also try to avoid spraying water directly on them too.

Me too. Try not to spray water on them.

Harley Guy 5 · « **Reply #10 on:** June 04, 2011, 11:03:39 PM »

Not too concern on water but when you Blow them off with the good old leaf blower i have concerns

PMG1 · « **Reply #11 on:** June 13, 2011, 12:16:21 PM »

Nothing at all but use the cycle dryer around speakers and always run dehumidifier around bike after a complete wash to make sure she's DRY!!

I asked this question once when I bought my first bike in 2005 and the dealer said "What do you cover them in when it rains"? I got the point. I do put a grocery (plastic) bag around the air cleaner when steam cleaning the engine then remove and dry. Thats it!!

dcigar · « **Reply #12 on:** June 19, 2011, 08:21:14 AM »

would never bother to cover speakers, our bikes are meaNT to be ridden outdoors, just happens to rain sometimes , strange that..

cvobiker · « **Reply #13 on:** June 19, 2011, 01:34:50 PM »

Quote from: RedDevil on June 04, 2011, 08:52:24 PM

I've never covered mine, but I also try to avoid spraying water directly on them too.

X2

spydglide · « **Reply #14 on:** June 19, 2011, 02:08:02 PM »

Quote from: cvobiker on June 19, 2011, 01:34:50 PM

X2

Yeah, X3. Just because they're designed to be weather proof doesn't mean that they won't suffer with a lot of direct water injected time and again. spyder

Midnight Rider · « **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.

dcigar · « **Reply #16 on:** June 19, 2011, 05:53:54 PM »

hate those high pressure cleaners, only ever use spray setting.

Chains · « **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.

spydglide · « **Reply #18 on:** June 20, 2011, 03:57:45 AM »

Quote from: Chains 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.

What the heck is 'scrubby bubbles'?

Didn't see that. spyder

CVODON · « **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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