Ben H! Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 (edited) Hi, i was wondering How all you lot clean your bike, because i know that water can have quite a few side effects. Comments Would Be really helpful.Cheers,Ben. Edited March 5, 2009 by Ben H! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crispyboy Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 Brush,soap,water Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben H! Posted March 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 Brush,soap,waterNice one Ryan, Thanks for quick reply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon430 Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 What are the water side effects? Drip marks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan GU Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 When i wash my bike I.....1. Completly soaked it2. Spray it with some cleaning chemical (dont no what it was )3. Rub it in4. Rinsed it off5. Then i wiped it dry6. What are the water side effects? Drip marks?More like rust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben H! Posted March 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 What are the water side effects? Drip marks?I got told If it gets inside the freewheel, it could well naff it up, which it did on my old bikeWhen i wash my bike I.....1. Completly soaked it2. Spray it with some cleaning chemical (dont no what it was )3. Rub it in4. Rinsed it off5. Then i wiped it dry6. More like rust.Cheers Jordan, I'm thinking of getting an air line/ compressor, so i can dry it off completly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guuuuuuuuu leeeeeeeee Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 1. get a lift to grandads house2. open his garage 3. get the p;ressure washer4. attach it to water pipe5. soak that bike like its never been soaked before 6. go home leave all equipment out for grandad to clean up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben H! Posted March 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 1. get a lift to grandads house2. open his garage 3. get the p;ressure washer4. attach it to water pipe5. soak that bike like its never been soaked before 6. go home leave all equipment out for grandad to clean up I thought the pressure washer naffs up all the bearings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crispyboy Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 Nice one Ryan, Thanks for quick reply.HaHaNormally i never clean my bike even when its really really muddy If you just keep riding it and all the dirt and mud just falls off.if not use a damp piece of fabric and wipe around everywhere so you dont get the hole bike wet E.g chain and brakesSo no bearing get messed up or nutting gets rusty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 Top tip, don't go near it with soapy stuff, you'll end up having to bed your discs in again.I just spray it with water, then use a soft brush if any is left and spray it again, then when it's dry go over it and wipe any left over grime away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigamac Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 Or just don't? I never do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben H! Posted March 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 Nice one People for the good replies.Or just don't? I never do. But Mine lives in the house, in my room lol, i don't want it in the garage outside lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 Just spray the dog turd off with a hose pipe All the rest can stay as decoration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben H! Posted March 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 Just spray the dog turd off with a hose pipe All the rest can stay as decoration.Haha Danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ben H! Posted March 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 NEVER use a pressure washer, it drives water into the bearings and f**ks them over! Just get a sponge, put some degreaser on it and wipe the bike down... if the bikes really muddy get a broom and brush it clean first.That's what i thought would happen if you used a Pressure WasherI'm more Bothered about how to clean the tyres. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 Really stiff brush and plain water I find works well, or ride in the rain, or take them off and use hot soapy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan GU Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 I got told If it gets inside the freewheel, it could well naff it up, which it did on my old bikeCheers Jordan, I'm thinking of getting an air line/ compressor, so i can dry it off completly.At my work i wash motorbikes after i just blast it dry good ol air line ha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben H! Posted March 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 (edited) At my work i wash motorbikes after i just blast it dry good ol air line ha.That's what i do with my gasser Edited March 5, 2009 by Ben H! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sstein Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 I never clean my trials bike, but with my mountain bikes:Â 1- Remove wheels, cranks and bb.2- Wash the frame and forks with hot water, washing up liquid and a sponge.3- Dry the frame and forks with dusters.4- Wash the wheels in the same way and clean the rotor with nail varnish remover.5- Clean the cranks and bb, then dry and regrease everything.6- Reassemble everything.7- Polish everything with wd40 (not including rotors)Takes about 4 hours. It sounds like a lot to do but with everything polished with wd40 I rarely need to do anything as mud does not stick to it. However when the mud is clay like I do it and it solves everything that goes wrong on the bike! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben John-Hynes Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 I got told If it gets inside the freewheel, it could well naff it up, which it did on my old bikeCheers Jordan, I'm thinking of getting an air line/ compressor, so i can dry it off completly.I thought the pressure washer naffs up all the bearings.How exactly will it get into the bearings and freewheel? Unless you actually aim it at them for prolonged periods of time.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weebryan Posted March 6, 2009 Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 I have the best way to clean mine, its a annual thing i do washing the bike anyway, and it will last all year and looks better than new so here is my big secret Go for a ride in the snow. Always works a treat for me untill next year in winter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt rushton Posted March 6, 2009 Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 I have the best way to clean mine, its a annual thing i do washing the bike anyway, and it will last all year and looks better than new so here is my big secret Go for a ride in the snow. Always works a treat for me untill next year in winter Or river ride in summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattB Posted March 6, 2009 Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 Water and Muc off. Works a treat.I only clean it when it gets really dirty. Which isn't often seeing as I hate riding in the mud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan GU Posted March 6, 2009 Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 Water and Muc off. Works a treat.I only clean it when it gets really dirty. Which isn't often seeing as I hate riding in the mud.I use that on my motorbike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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