Slick offroad wash

Discussion in 'General (Main)' started by MOTORHEAD, Nov 22, 2010.

  1. WHITEROCKET5.9 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    central illinois
    yall wash your bikes?? :D
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  2. robertaccio Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    San Diego, Ca
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 Husqvarna TE300i
    Other Motorcycles:
    99 HusqvarnaTE610, 94 Husaberg FC501
    most of the time its just a hose rinse, airfilter swap and chain lube and go-go-go, from 10 feet away or more the bike looks good and after 10 minutes its dirty anyway.......
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  3. Runner Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2006 TE510
    Simple Green Extreme works fine. I avoid the standard Simple Green as I'm told it is acidic and will etch exposed aluminum surfaces. Simple Green is great for plastic parts and a chain soak before re-lubricating.
  4. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
  5. MOTORHEAD Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Mount Vernon, Indiana
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    none
    Other Motorcycles:
    2014 YAMAHA YZ250
    I use to use tire cleaners some years back and always though they worked really good. If these Huskys were aluminum frame I'd probable still use it.
  6. lankydoug Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    MO
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    WR
    Other Motorcycles:
    TM 300en
    I intend to wash mine someday but I've only had it for a year so I don't want to rush it, besides that's what creek crossings are for.
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  7. pahusky Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Hummelstown, Pa
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '14 TC250
    Other Motorcycles:
    '12 250XC '09 1200GSA KLR650
    This stuff is great for the plastic after it's washed up.

    Look it up...A good coating of this helps keep the mud from sticking in the first place.

    You guys with the street/dual sport...this is right up your alley. Although it works for all...

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  8. water racer Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    http://www.knoxenduro.com Knoxville, Tennessee
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2013 Beta 250RR
    Other Motorcycles:
    2009 Husqvarna WR125 1997 Fantic
    I like my bikes clean and shiney, pressure wash first tooth brush and greased lightning when needed, then spray down with maxima clear coat polish,(sc1 think). Leaves bike very shiney and helps keep mud from sticking the next time.
    Always used the Plexus on the race boat windshields, blew the water off real well better than rain-x so you could see again after getting in someones spray. now I use the plexus on my goggles, mud doesn't stick, (easy to wipe off).
    GP
  9. ozzie Husqvarna
    AA Class

    $h!t I forgot to mention the CT18 I use this on the motor and running gear works a treat
  10. Slowpoke Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Southern Ontario
    Simple green won't etch aluminum, but can stain it if you let it dry on exposed surfaces. I used to use the industrial Simple Green & it worked pretty good. Now I use the pre-soak used in touch free car washes. It works better & costs less.
  11. Suamico SD Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    NE Wisconsin
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TXC 250
    Other Motorcycles:
    KTM 350 , Gas Gas Raga 300
    Mr clean multiple surface cleaner for me, then maxima SC-1 to keep he dirt from sticking next time. Plus SC-1 gives your bik the new car (bike) smell.
  12. waserman Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Delaware,USA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    09 TE510
    Other Motorcycles:
    BMW KTM Honda
    Simple green in a spray bottle and some type of brush, rag, or sponge and then a good spraying with mop n glow.