Colin1517
New Member
As the title suggests. I wondered about this while washing the car over the weekend. I wouldn’t jet wash it, but snow foam is a maybe.
Do’s, don’ts, thoughts, anyone??
Do’s, don’ts, thoughts, anyone??
Anyone snow foam their bike?
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No wonder you're wearing goggles!
Plummet
Member
What ever you do, dont get ANY washing liquid (except water, water is ok)on the brakes of rotors.
You risk contamination of the brake pads.
You risk contamination of the brake pads.
What foam cannon do you use?
How much do you use with a foam cannon?
I use peatys loam foam bike wash but with it's refill sprayer
rideronthestorm
Active member
No snow foam for me. Actually no wash unless extremely dirty or muddy. Then hose washing at minimal pressure (like watering plants) and after covering all electronics. Drying everything well after the wash is also critical.
I use this to dry the bike, it’s brilliant.
www.mycarcleaning.co.uk
BLO AIR S Hand Held Car Dryer
AIR-S is a super-compact, hand-held Car Dryer that packs a big punch. Ideal for safely and easily drying motorcycles, bikes, and driving out water from every vent, grille, mirror, or hiding spot on cars. This Dryer is small but mighty with the highest power and output of any Hand-Held dryer in...
www.mycarcleaning.co.uk
I’ve seen it all nowI use this to dry the bike, it’s brilliant.
BLO AIR S Hand Held Car Dryer
AIR-S is a super-compact, hand-held Car Dryer that packs a big punch. Ideal for safely and easily drying motorcycles, bikes, and driving out water from every vent, grille, mirror, or hiding spot on cars. This Dryer is small but mighty with the highest power and output of any Hand-Held dryer in...
……..And I thought I was the ultimate bike anorak
rideronthestorm
Active member
Drying everything well after the wash is key to preserve the longevity of the bike. Especially in cold temperatures. I can see how such handheld dryer could be very useful. Great find!
It’s a great bit of kit, I’ll stick it on Santas list and see what happens,lol, seriously, its really good at drying the bike.........
I normally piss wor lass off then her firey breath is normally good for the job
Not a fan of using soapy water on a bike. The reason soap helps get thing clean is it brakes down water surface tension allowing the water get in around the “dirt”. The water seals on all bike bearings rely on water surface tension to keep water out. Remove water surface tension and the water is more able slip past the bearing seals.
My advice is use low pressure water and a brush or rag to clean the bike, then use an auto detailing spray on the frame(avoid the brakes). JMO
My advice is use low pressure water and a brush or rag to clean the bike, then use an auto detailing spray on the frame(avoid the brakes). JMO
The key to longevity on all ebikes is keeping water away from the crank spindles. You're not going to get water entering a motor through the case, they're too well sealed. If it's assembled correctly, no water will get in through the connector plugs, which leaves the cranks. All crank spindles cross from inside to outside the motor, they are the weak point. Pay attention to them & you'll be ok.
You really dont jet wash it?
I do it and take care that I am far away at bearings and motor.
Gilbo
New Member
Hi
Snow foamed my bike loads of times over the winter,I use the karcher stuff they sell at B&Q. When bike is really dirty I get the heavy off with hose water pressure snow foam the bike then rinse with pressure washer (from a distance). Comes up like new.
Stoffel
Member
I also use a dryer, different make to this but same sort of thing.I use this to dry the bike, it’s brilliant.
BLO AIR S Hand Held Car Dryer
AIR-S is a super-compact, hand-held Car Dryer that packs a big punch. Ideal for safely and easily drying motorcycles, bikes, and driving out water from every vent, grille, mirror, or hiding spot on cars. This Dryer is small but mighty with the highest power and output of any Hand-Held dryer in...
I’ve had it for years, first bought it to dry the motorbikes and now also use it on our emtbs.
I’m always recommending it to people but they just think I’m nuts and I don’t think the neighbours appreciate the noise of it, I don’t care, it works a treat!
That's getting my motor running.
Yes, I wouldn't wash that.. just let it dry and the brush off.. sold my last bike with over 3000 hard miles on it..
Fwiw I never washed my acoustic bikes either.
No need unless you are servicing something like bearings, even then I'd do it by hand.
rideronthestorm
Active member
Lol no! Just don't wash them everytime! It's really simple and the reason why some people have multiple motor failures. It's just really hard for some people to not wash their bikes! If you have gone through 3 motors in just a few hundred miles you are doing something wrong.
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