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Title: Savage washing Post by mrbusdriver on 03/05/05 at 08:57:29 While I did get to ride some during the winter, the bike has gotten a tad dirty in the parking lot practices and has gathered some dust... When I was it, where do I need to avoid with the water? It will mainly be a sponge and bucket bath but with a hose rinse. Anyone got any pointers? (I will be washing it with the engine cold...) Thanks, Dave |
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Title: Re: Savage washing Post by Greg_650 on 03/05/05 at 09:54:42 Honestly, I have been power washing my bikes for years at self car washes. Just did our 2 Savages a couple weeks ago, and it used to be the only way to really clean my old dirt bikes (which often doubled as watercraft :) I usually just ride the bike to the wash. While the engine is hot (it will cool pretty quick), I avoid direct spray right on the cylinder and head but spray the crankcase (no different than riding in the rain, if you think about it) and after a couple passes around the bike, I'll spray those parts too. Most of the electrical on a stock bike is pretty well hidden and contacts are pretty rugged. Very little water will pentrate those areas (under tank and seat). I also use the spray wax, because I figure that corrosion always starts in the hard to reach areas and the spray will go where my hand can't...such as under bolt heads, clamps and fenders Then with a clean towel, I'll push her over to the side of the car wash and dry her off...and the ride home usually gets rid of the rest (some gets on me, too). Might need to use the choke, but both Savages have never failed to start right away. When at home, I liberally use Armor-All, WD40, and a good paste wax where appropriate, to finish the detail. To me, that is the way to clean a bike. |
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Title: Re: Savage washing Post by gitarzan on 03/05/05 at 15:21:12 I used this stuff between everyfew rides or anytime it needs a little touchup. http://www.proclean1000.com/spraywax.htm It's a light wax and non-abrasive cleaner in a spray bottle. It's made to be used in showrooms to clean dust and smudges. Works great, spray little on a soft cotton cloth, wipe it down and it looks like you just waxed it. Otherwise, I do what Greg does, take it to the carwash, but I take it home via a few exits on the freeway to dry it off. Armorall when needed. Tip: NEVER use tire shine on your tires. Don't ask me how I found that out. :o |
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Title: Re: Savage washing Post by sluggo on 03/05/05 at 16:34:12 gitarzan wrote:
i'm lucky i have a power spray, nice to wash it at home. also don't armorall the seat it looks nice, but way to slippery. |
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Title: Re: Savage washing Post by Greg_650 on 03/06/05 at 07:41:01 sluggo wrote:
Does your sprayer have "Pre-soak", "Soap", "Engine Cleaner", Tire Cleaner", "Foam Brush", "Wax", and "Spotless Rinse"? 8) I know, I know.... |
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Title: Re: Savage washing Post by sluggo on 03/06/05 at 08:01:16 Greg_650 wrote:
it's got a few of those things like soap induction. low pressure rinse. ect |
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Title: Re: Savage washing Post by Greg_650 on 03/06/05 at 08:05:19 sluggo wrote:
Show-off! |
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Title: Re: Savage washing Post by Diane on 03/06/05 at 08:21:33 I use "Orange Clean". Spray it down, give it a wipe and hose it down. Between baths I use "Penzoil Carwash Wipes". They are about the size of a large handtowel and are just big enough to detail the Savage. I carry some on our travels for quick clean ups along with some "Windex" wipes for the windshield. Hmmmmm this reminds me ..... I need to get some more oven cleaner. I seem to get scuff marks from my boots all over the place. |
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Title: Re: Savage washing Post by mrbusdriver on 03/06/05 at 08:24:28 Yeah, I need to fo the oven cleaner thing too... I put it on hot pipes then wipe/gently scrape after a while, right?? Thx, Dave |
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Title: Re: Savage washing Post by Michael on 03/06/05 at 08:35:27 mrbusdriver wrote:
Dave: Be sure to shield the bike with newspaper, so the oven cleaner does not get on the paint, or any part but the exhaust....this stuff will bubble paint........Spray it on while the exhaust is fairly warm, but not super hot......wait a few hours, and wipe with paper towel, or an old rag.....make sure to wear rubber gloves, as this stuff also does a number on your hands....After you wipe what you can off, i use either a wooden spoon, or popsickle stick, to slide the rest of the crud off.......then repeat process once more, and you will be amazed at the results....I use easy off low odor oven cleaner.....I find it works great.....managed to get boot rubber, residue from nylon wind pants, and a grocery bag, which blew onto hot exhaust......Good luck cheers Michael |
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Title: Re: Savage washing Post by Michael on 03/06/05 at 08:39:27 LMAO once again S P O O N was replaced as sthingy..........I gotta learn to watch my foul language.......hahahahaha ;D cheers Michael |
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Title: Re: Savage washing Post by Jazzdude on 03/06/05 at 09:40:25 Michael wrote:
I've also had nylon riding pants, boots, and a plastic bag, melt on my pipe. You're right. Oven cleaner on a warm pipe and a popsicle stick works wonders. |
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Title: Re: Savage washing Post by gitarzan on 03/06/05 at 10:16:39 S P O O N is but TITS ain't. It's a strange, strange world. ??? |
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Title: Re: Savage washing Post by Diane on 03/06/05 at 18:33:34 Geeeezzzzzz! What kind of crud do you guys get on your bikes? I've never had to wait more than a few minutes to lift the scuff marks off and I've never scraped it with anything. |
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Title: Re: Savage washing Post by Savage_Rob on 03/07/05 at 05:43:38 gitarzan wrote:
I'm relatively sure it's P O O N that worries the PC nazis. |
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Title: Re: Savage washing Post by Michael on 03/09/05 at 03:26:31 Savage_Rob wrote:
LMAO....never thought of p o o n ...are the kids still saying that? well that is phat and wak..... cheers Michael |
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Title: Re: Savage washing Post by Michael on 03/09/05 at 03:33:04 Diane wrote:
Now Diane [font=Verdana]Everyone knows that combat boots leave bigger scuff marks than patent leather pumps...lol.......(kidding) ;D[/font] Seriously though....my crud was baked on from months of neglect, when I first heard about the oven cleaner remedy, on this forum. The previous owners neglect, mostly. cheers Michael |
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Title: Re: Savage washing Post by Savage_Rob on 03/09/05 at 06:03:54 For major washings, I also use the do-it-yourself car wash. For touch-up in between, I use the canned Honda Spray Cleaner and Polish (http://www.hapscycle.com/Parts/HondaParts/Oils_Chem_Clnrs_Pics/Honda_Spray_ClnrPol_14oz.jpg). This stuff is great. It cleans and polishes at the same time and does everything from windshields to chrome. |
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