Hose alternatives?

[Misc]

Hi,

I live in a flat & my bike is on the drive so can't get a hose to it really, no taps near outside i don't think but just reading that in the winter it will have to be cleaned after a ride to wash all the crap out.

Is there any alternatives that doesn't require a tap or a plug socket. I've searched ebay for water pumps but havn't found anything.

Could just use a bucket yes but would prefer something that shoots water out to get to the hard spots.

Cheers.

[Paddy Blake]

You could something like one of this and stick the input hose in a buckit
of water but dont let the water run out.It would wreck the pump.
https://search.ebay.ie/power-washer_W0QQfltZ9QQfromZR8

Paddy.

[stu_m]

you can buy a pressure spray bottle the kind they use for weed killer from and garden store they hold 5 litres and are great for things like that

i use muck off in mine just pump it up the spray

i know a few people that use them just for winter and they work ace

[Davo]

Super soaker?

Have a look around some of local DIY stores, you can get a hand pumped water spray bottle.

[Misc]

Thanks, will have a look Monday in the DIY place. Would i just spray all over the exposed parts like wheels, frame, forks etc.?

How many times should this be done, or is it everyday if i'm riding in roads where there's salt & crap?

When should i apply anti-corrosion treatment?

[5v3d3b0]

https://www.geocities.com/rawbear99/soaker-03.JPG

[Finglonga]

[Serendipity]

I used to have a 5 litre Hozelock pressure sprayer for several years before it broke. Just bought a new one from my local DIY store.

Don’t bother with the posh ones that come in cardboard packaging etc. The Hozelock one I just picked up was about £20 and wrapped in cellophane. Much cheaper, and as far as I can tell, it’s exactly the same as my old one that was several quid more.

The pressure is ok, but don’t expect the same sort of performance that you would get from an electric pumped model like a Karcher. The 5 litre capacity is ok, but doesn’t last all that long. You can get an 8 litre version, but no idea of price.

A few years ago when my bike was younger and prettier I would remove the plastics in autumn and coat most of the metalwork in Waxoyl (where it was safe to do so) before replacing the plastics. Then when I got home at night, after a salty ride from work, I used the pressure sprayer to blast off the salt. The Waxoyl stays put (in fact you find out how hard it is to shift when you get to spring and try to wash it off).

So imho pressure sprayers are worth it, but a hose is better if available.
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[Misc]

[Serendipity]

The waxoyl stuff I used to use was like thick yellow snot that you sprayed onto the metal work.

To be honest it’s possibly a bit OTT because it’s meant to be a semi-permanent protector for car under bodies, but it works well. You can pick it up in aerosols from Halfords and I once invested in a big tin and pressure sprayer for it.

When the bike is cold the stuff sets like wax, but if you put it on bits that get hot be prepared for it to melt, drip, smoke, burst into flames etc….

And keep it away from brakes!

I’ve not come across this 365 stuff. Might give it a go.
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2007 CBF1000 & 2016 CBF1000F - Commuter heaven | 1994 CBR600FR - Awaiting defibrillation

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