While i was pulling my old dead battery out I found that the bike was quite filthy and decided a spring clean was in order. I have pulled all the fairings off and found a whole lot of dirt and grease in places I don't want it. I also found a whole lot of accident damage which was quite disappointing. clearly a head on collision with something at some stage.
Wondering if degreasing and pressure cleaning is the way to go or if I just keep unbolting stuff and wiping it off. I don't want to spray water into all the electrical points etc but also don't want to spend a whole day cleaning stuff I never want to look at again. Anyone got hints and tips the best way to get the job done???
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Re: Spring clean
I'd stay away from the pressure cleaner for that sort of thing.
A degreaser, cloths and elbow is the way to go
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Re: Spring clean
Compressed air............
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Re: Spring clean
Cover the electrical switch plastic bags and packing tape, degrease hose down with garden hose. Never had a problem.
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Re: Spring clean
Yep, I'd stay away from the pressure cleaner for sure.
In addition to forcing water into electrical components, I've found that the pressure cleaning can simply re-distribute the
crap to other areas.
Also, I've had experience of high pressure cleaners actually removing paint - not always desirable!!
Clean soft rags & small amounts of brake clean or similar will get it looking good - it's more work but at least you'll know
it was done properly.
In addition to forcing water into electrical components, I've found that the pressure cleaning can simply re-distribute the
crap to other areas.
Also, I've had experience of high pressure cleaners actually removing paint - not always desirable!!
Clean soft rags & small amounts of brake clean or similar will get it looking good - it's more work but at least you'll know
it was done properly.
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