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[iamtrker2]

Since this my first bike with a radio and speakers how do you keep them from getting wet, when washing the bike.
Had one dealer tell me to never wash the bike just hand clean it. Water was a no no. Sure dont want to mess anything up.
How do you guys do it?

Ernie [smiley=nixweiss.gif]

[Fired00d]

Make sure the flap is up/closed for the CD. I wouldn't use high pressure around radio or speakers. I use indirect spraying of water around these areas instead of directing the hose right at them. I wash mines all the time w/garden hose and soap and have had no problems.

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Ride Safe,
Fired00d
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[SBB]

Make sure the flap is up/closed for the CD. I wouldn't use high pressure around radio or speakers. I use indirect spraying of water around these areas instead of directing the hose right at them. I wash [highlight]mines[/highlight] all the time w/garden hose and soap and have had no problems.

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Ride Safe,
Fired00d
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You have two?  [smiley=nixweiss.gif]

[Fired00d]

You have two?  [smiley=nixweiss.gif]

Should have been "mine's". [smiley=huepfenlol2.gif]

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Ride Safe,
Fired00d
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[SBB]

Should have been "mine's". [smiley=huepfenlol2.gif]

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Ride Safe,
Fired00d
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I understand now!

[110tHunDer]

Since this my first bike with a radio and speakers how do you keep them from getting wet, when washing the bike.
[highlight]Had one dealer tell me to never wash the bike just hand clean it. Water was a no no. Sure dont want to mess anything up.[/highlight]
How do you guys do it?

Ernie [smiley=nixweiss.gif]

The most senior tech at the dealership here told me the same thing.  I'm like, WTF, I'm not supposed to ride it in the rain, either?!? [smiley=nixweiss.gif]  Always scolds me like I'm a 3 year-old for how clean the bike is everytime I take it in there for service.

Do what 'd00d says and you'll be fine.  I usually wait until I'm done with the rest of the bike, then take the nozzle off the end and just use the flowing water when washine around that area of the bike.

[110tHunDer]

 
WTF.  There's another one for the list, Gary. [smiley=huepfenlol2.gif]

[CVOwner]

Make sure the flap is up/closed for the CD. I wouldn't use high pressure around radio or speakers. I use indirect spraying of water around these areas instead of directing the hose right at them. I wash mines all the time w/garden hose and soap and have had no problems.

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Ride Safe,
Fired00d
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Respectfully,,  I think you are out of your ever lovin mind taking a hose to a bike with all the switches these bikes have, and even when I had my Heritage I didnt use a hose either.  One day you'll be stranded on the side of the road and it'll be because of using that hose. NEVER EVER USE A HOSE ON A MOTORCYCLE. Unless your washing the rims MAYBE!  I use a wet towel with plain water and wring out the towel and wipe down all I can, then start cleaning. NO HOSE. Just my humble opinion of course.

[Twolanerider]

Respectfully,,

[JR]

I'm a firm believer in this extra caution also.

[ccr]

 [smiley=tekst-spam.gif]I'm sorry.  I thought I was the very proud owner of a VEHICLE!  
 [smiley=zwtf.gif]What do you mean don't wash with water?  I have seen all three of our bikes so darn bogged down with mud, bugs, guts, rain splatters, even some tar and that stuff is not coming off by just wiping it with a soft cloth.  I get out a big bucket of hot soapy water, hose the whole bike down good to get the big chunks off, soap the whole bike down with nice soapy water, rinse and repeat as needed.  Then a nice coat of wax and voila, looking new again.  And we ride our bikes - a lot - and even though it is not a preference to pull the bike out of the garage in the rain, if rain happens while we are out and about, then rain happens.  And if we are on a long trip and we gotta keep moving, then so be it. We have rain gear, keep good rubber on the bikes all the time and we just ride on.  I think someone is being sold a bill of goods being told we are not to "wash" our bikes.   [smiley=nixweiss.gif]

[BLM777]

[smiley=tekst-spam.gif]I'm sorry.

[Mr. We]

Respectfully...

[Mr. We]

...if HD is ( although I know they're not) advising their techs of the "no wash" policy...

Don't wash / don't tell... I think I see a way out of warranty claims coming. "Hey, my heated grips aren't working" ... "You didn't get them wet did you?  [smiley=vrolijk27.gif] Well that voids the warranty and we can replace the entire front end for..."

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[d o g o l s]

Since this my first bike with a radio and speakers how do you keep them from getting wet, when washing the bike.
Had one dealer tell me to never wash the bike just hand clean it. Water was a no no. Sure dont want to mess anything up.
How do you guys do it?

Ernie [smiley=nixweiss.gif]

got a company at my home the clean the bike with dry ice  [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]