washing the bikes

bodydropcbr6 · 11-09-2005, 05:33 PM

how does everyone wash there bike after playing in the dirt and mud i just hose mine down or is there a better way

Carolyn · 11-09-2005, 07:21 PM

I use a pressure washer to wash my bike and it works really good to get all the mudd out. Aside from that, I just put the 'butt plug' in and start hosin' the bike down

Oh I also use Maxima Silicone Detailer on the plastics to keep 'em nice and shiny

bodydropcbr6 · 11-09-2005, 08:09 PM

lol butt plug ?

Carolyn · 11-09-2005, 09:40 PM

It's the exhaust plug actually but I call it the 'butt plug'

bodydropcbr6 · 11-09-2005, 09:46 PM

lol thats what i thought but never heard it refered to as a butt plug i dont cover my exhaust when i wash mine

Carolyn · 11-10-2005, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by bodydropcbr6

lol thats what i thought but never heard it refered to as a butt plug i dont cover my exhaust when i wash mine

I have to... I use lots of water and get outa hand with the pressure washer

Plus I crash in the mudd so damn much, I need a pressure washer to get all that shit off the bike

DCMETRO1 · 11-10-2005, 09:16 AM

honda powerwasher after every ride,

ApriliaSL · 11-10-2005, 09:25 AM

Do not use a pressure washer on your bike it can get water in wheel bearings and many other places you do not want it. Wash with a plain old hose dry & lube/wd40 rust prone spots.

Carolyn · 11-10-2005, 11:25 AM

My brother has washed his dirtbikes with a pressure washer for years and they've held up OK - then again we don't spray directly into certain parts of the bike too.

Oh, I do also pull off the gas tank and the seat when I wash the bike - gets it much cleaner

bodydropcbr6 · 11-10-2005, 11:41 AM

lol carolyn you go all out when you wash your stuff i had enough mud in mine yesterday that i took some of the plastics off to get in there better and to check a few things out afterwards

Krazy Hawaiian · 11-10-2005, 05:25 PM

HHAHAHAA I never wash mine unless I need to work on it....

Most of the time it wouldnt sit still long enough for me to wash.... I'd find a river crossing and blast thru it several times and clean both of us at once!

Carolyn · 11-10-2005, 05:56 PM

Great Pics KH - ridin' through a river looks like fun!!!! I'd need a life vest though considering how many times I tip over

I have to go all out cleanin' my bike; I like it lookin' perrttyyy

And I gotta represent for KTM

Don't mind the discoloration on the exhaust pipe - I burn my gear on it EVERYTIME I pick up the bike

bodydropcbr6 · 11-10-2005, 09:27 PM

lol sorry kh my area its pretty dry except the mud holes and im not up for running it on the beach so i gotta take the hose to her and im the same way as soon as i get back ive gotta get it clean

Krazy Hawaiian · 11-11-2005, 11:16 AM

Ya wouldnt believe how COLD that water is

Beach? that means theres water near by LOLz just stay outta salt water tho!

Thanks Carolyn, KTM prolly likes the bikes dirty too, shows ya been havin fun on em!

bodydropcbr6 · 11-11-2005, 11:36 AM

ya im not a salt water fan its bad enough its in the air here i dont need to go riding through it cars dont last long around here (when you live beach side) they rust out quick and you always have a nasty salt film on your windshield

kh do you have any pics of your riding spots or the jumps you have built