[Closed] how not to clean your bike

I did that, once....

You can imagine the service report sheet on the next service:
- New wheel bearings due to water ingress
- New bottom bracket due to water ingress
- New headset due to water ingress.
- Forks: Lowers contaminated with water.

Recommendations: Do not wash the bike with a pressure hose, do not direct water at the fork seals etc etc

It always makes me wonder why they install pressure washers at trail centres?

I did hear of a Whyte carbon owner doing similar things. He was laughing at the speed the pedals were going round until the chain came off, ripped the front mech off and blew a hole in the seat tube. 😯 🙄

I pressure wash mine but from about 10 foot away and don't point it at the important bits direct, never had an issue

Meh.
Do it all the time. I hate cleaning bikes, but I don't mind fixing them.

As per thepodge.

how not to clean your bike

Too right! It's upside down!

:shame:

nice lad tho. let me have jet wash for my car. what you don't see is big bottle of wkd to lube up after

I do mine all the time, as I have a van mounted pressure washer and water tank.

Never had any problems. 2 minutes work, Avoid some bits obviously, and lube afterwards. Job done.

nice lad tho. let me have jet wash for my car. what you don't see is big bottle of wkd to lube up after

i sort of know that guy. i will direct him to this thread. 🙂

i use that same jet was for my bike. never had any problems, but i hold the nozzle more than 1 inch away...............

Used to do mine regularly. Never had a problem.

Now, Muc-Off though.....? Nasty stuff that, I'm VERY careful with it.

i sort of know that guy. i will direct him to this thread.

look at the vid 'how to clean your bike in 15 mins' if it comes up as similar vid. i am somewhere nearer the first vid. dont look up the 'bike wash at wdw2010' in company tho

Jet wash if its filthy, hand wash if not. Careful whilst holding a lance in my hand, but not afraid to wiggle it around ( from about 2ft away )

But not that bothered if I have to replace stuff, I buy a bike to use not sit weeping.

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Your meant to wash them?

Yes, [s]or for washing rabbits.[/s]

Ive jet washed my bike in a garage a few times out of laziness, now problems yet.

I tend to line 'em up and jet wash the lot in one go every couple of weeks

Okay, what I don't understand is why anyone would video that and post in on YouTube?

Is it part of a thrilling series, including such blockbusters as:

'Brushing Teeth'
'Doing the Washing Up'

and the awesome

'Putting The Bins Out'

😕

Ive been jetwashing mine for years and years. Bearings seem to last well over 3 years.

Given I ride 3-4 times a week in the UK (mud) Im quite happy to save hours and hours cleaning and possibly change bearings once every 3 years or more.

Of course, if you have cup and cone you are an idiot and shouldnt jet wash them. (or use them in the rain)

Gofaster - I have that sprayer , and it also doubles as a tubeless compressor!!!

Okay, what I don't understand is why anyone would video that and post in on YouTube?

With people posting vids of their commute whilst shouting out car reg numbers - like some sort of demented car-spotter on speed

^^ Made me LOL on a Tuesday afternoon. Which is always a good thing.

I use an army of cats 🙂

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I don't see what is wrong with that. I jet wash my bike at any opportunity and its fine. The only thing I have access to that I wouldn't use to wash my MTB is the steamer at work. I have however used it, with great effect, to wash my road bike.