[99saleen87]

Alright guys, hopefully some of you guys can give me a good advice on this. I've been trying to buy a pressure washer for my bike and my cars as well, but I don't know if I should go with just a simple electric 1500 psi or buy the gas one with 2500 psi. I'm really just looking to give it a good wipe to my bike, without having to scrub in between all the wiring. Would this washer do the job? I would really appreciate you guys honest opinion thank you.

http://www.harborfreight.com/1650-psi-pressure-washer-with-auto-stop-69488.html

 

[disgruntled0311]

I wouldn’t use a pressure washer "because" of all the exposed wiring, connectors etc...

 

[wayne]

I wouldn’t use a pressure washer "because" of all the exposed wiring, connectors etc...

+1. Pressure washers can be bad news for bikes. In addition to the exposed wiring, connecters etc, they also have a tendency to push water into places where water shouldn't be. Wheel bearings, grease seals, forks, switches. Just give the bike a gentle wash with a good product, dry it of and keep it waxed. Leave the pressure washer for farm equipment!

 

[mn stryker]

Do not use a pressure washer. Good friend of mine did this on his and he ended up getting moisture is areas he never wanted. Eventually it dried out but it's hard to say what long term damage was done. Just my 2 cents.

 

[11Stryker]

Yes good point. I have some friends that never use water hose to wash. They use wet microfiber towels and dry.

 

[Strykeback]

Yes good point. I have some friends that never use water hose to wash. They use wet microfiber towels and dry.

Have yet to wash my bike, only damp rags on things like engine and wheels. Super fine towels for paint. Power washers are great for decks, not bikes.

 

[kraaazymike]

I agree with the idea the pressure washer is a bad idea. Seals and finishes will get ruined.

However I've used a garden hose to wash my bikes hundreds of times. The dammed thing is designed to function the elements. If a simple garden hose breaks the bike then I wouldn't trust the bike at all.

 

[ROADKILL]

Forget about the pressure washer get some S100 and use a regular garden hose. The S100 will get the dirt out of those hard to reach areas.

 

[mikoloe]

1. get everything ready

 

[mikoloe]

2. dont forget the blow dry.

 

[mikoloe]

3.then we ride across to my favorite part of town.(china town) and do it all over again.

 

[99saleen87]

WOW amazing, how nobody here uses a pressure washer for the horse(not saying there's something wrong) so it seems that just the regular water hose will be more than enough. Well $100 extra bucks in my wallet. Not bad!!!

 

[ROADKILL]

3.then we ride across to my favorite part of town.(china town) and do it all over again.

No way would I take my bike to a bike wash...seen too many paint jobs get screwed up....but I will sit back and watch all the idiots that do.

 

[Guest]

^^^and watch the females that do the washing, of course.

 

[Guest]

WOW amazing, how nobody here uses a pressure washer for the horse(not saying there's something wrong) so it seems that just the regular water hose will be more than enough. Well $100 extra bucks in my wallet. Not bad!!!

I've never even needed a garden hose.

 

[strykenshane]

No way would I take my bike to a bike wash...seen too many paint jobs get screwed up....but I will sit back and watch all the idiots that do.

Yep, I've seen these gals drop the rag in the pavement and pick it up and just keep washing away without a care in the world