Cleaning my bike?

[dransy]

Hello everybody long time no speak,

I have just purchased a GS 500 off my friend NY_sniper , and because he's a mate he has'nt cleaned the bike lol , and its mega mucky.

Anyway because its an unfaired bike , am i still ok to jet wash it?

Any places i shouldnt go near besides the electrics?

Cheers all
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[carlnicholson...]

I wouldn't recommend jet washing TBH!

I would recommend taking all the panels off, erm, both panels off, and giving all the frame a good clean.

The GS can rot super quick if not kept shiny, and is proper easy to clean, as nothing is hidden behind bloody big fairings! Just give it a wash, and a spray with scottoil f365, or if you're on a budget, some cheapie silicone spray will keep it looking like new.

Have a look at www.gs500e.co.uk Cracking bunch of guys, and know all there is to know about the GS. Fancy a set of RGV USD forks?


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[syl]

[doggone]

In my experience the jetwash is OK but not all the time.
It's almost impossible to do as good a job manually.
Keep the pressure down if need be by not going to close in at vulnerable places such as wheel and swing arm bearings, don't spray up under the tank.

[Black Knight]

I wouldn't jetwash that bike - It may disintergrate under pressure!

Nah, best way to clean a bike is with hot soapy water and a tub of elbow grease.

You'll prob need to adjust the chain too!
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[Johnny GSX-R]

Make sure its cool (cold, not funky & hip), use a cleaner like Muc-off and use a jet wash....
Dont aim it directly at the electrical componants as you'll end up having to dry it all out.

I always use a low pressure jet wash on mine and never ever had any problems. Be sensible where you point it.
Invest in ACF 50 water repellent spray, its dear but ideal for exposed metals.

[John C]

[dransy]

And put the tax disc on and also fix the front brake , lol ...
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Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles

[Black Knight]

So come on.....How much did he pay you to take it?
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Where does a turn end? 'Where you can do anything with the gas you want to, where you are brave again, where your attention is free from the turn, where you are sure you can do it better next time; that's the end' - Keith Code.

[John C]

[carlnicholson...]

Hey, stop slagging of GS500s!

There not that bad at all! I have had a few, and one of them was a cracker.

So there!
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[phantomtek]

[John C]

A simple way to instantly double the value the bike.

1) Open filler cap
2) Fill with petrol

[Method]

I used a jetwash once on my GS5,

Broke down 5 miles later

Use a rag and soapy water now

To be fair - most of the electrics arre hidden into the main headlight unit, stear away from blasting that and you should be allright.

Dont forget that the seat leaks, so try not to get any under there - dont want the battery getting too wet now do we?
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[Aldbro_Bev]

I never use a Jet / Power washer on my Bike, My mate who's a Bike Mechanic (and a very good one at that, has years of experience) bollocked me for using one, he said it can do untold damage in alsorts of places, seals, washers, electrics, etc. etc.

So now me play safe, 2 Buckets of Hot soapy water, and Hand sweeping brush (to do the wheel) and a sponge, BUMMER knowing that I've ggot a power washer in the shed 'n all


Bev xx
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[John C]

[craigs23]

Nice pre-wash lathering of Autoglym Motorcycle cleaner and then a hot soapy wash seems to work okay. Gets easier with regular cleaning.

[John C]