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Washing question. - 3/28/2006 10:01:33 PM    Matthew52303   Posts: 46 Joined: 3/18/2006 From: Virginia Status: offline It is ok to spray the entire bike with the water hose, right? Sorry I am a noob. Post #: 1

RE: Washing question. - 3/28/2006 10:08:31 PM    cbr04 Posts: 2184 Joined: 11/27/2005 Status: offline yep... _____________________________ 2004 GSXR 600 2004 CBR 600RR (sold) Southern Illinois --> Alpharetta, GA (in reply to Matthew52303) Post #: 2

RE: Washing question. - 4/2/2006 1:56:27 AM    nkx   Posts: 30 Joined: 4/1/2006 Status: offline what if you dont have all the fairings mounted? obviously i dont want to spray water in the battery box, and the black box on the right side (that looks important, ecu maybe??) < Message edited by nkx -- 4/2/2006 1:59:19 AM > (in reply to cbr04) Post #: 3

RE: Washing question. - 4/17/2006 2:43:35 PM    jjkukla Posts: 587 Joined: 7/14/2005 Status: offline Obviously you should avoid spraying water directly into the ram air vents on the front of the bike as well as into the exhaust canister. Also don't use the HIGH pressure systems that they have at your standard car washes. I did that once after I had my bike on a 750 mile road trip and my speedo was very erratic until everything dried out. Other than than, low pressure water, soap, wax, etc. is alright for the bike. My 2 cents: Despite all the miles I put on my bike, I don't wash it all that often with the hose, soap and sponge. I tend to do that only when it's time to lube the chain and take care of some other maintenance items. I normally use some Formula 409 to clean the bike up after I've been riding for a day. It does the trick on bugs, tar, grease, etc... just spray it on and wipe off with a shop rag. Takes 10 minutes to get the bike looking good enough to ride again! And I haven't noticed any ill effects on the finish either despite not waxing/polishing the bike in a couple years. Guess I should do that soon. _____________________________ '03 F4i, Yosh Ti TRS, PC III, Galfer brakes, K&N, flush mnts, LSL sliders, fender elim, hugger, xenon lts; Electro-pod, Tapeworks and mesh kits (in reply to nkx) Post #: 4

RE: Washing question. - 4/26/2006 2:28:32 PM    wheelieit Posts: 135 Joined: 4/13/2006 Status: offline I just use McGuires wash (gold in color) rinse, dry, and then follow up with some Plexus (Cleaner/Polisher). Looks brand new every time. (in reply to jjkukla) Post #: 5

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