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CORSCO
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Mr. Clean auto dry also works well -- even more perfect for the masculine quest for absolute laziness


My wife just bought this system for me for my birthday. Does it work well? I am going to try it out tomorrow on the car.

Bike washing tip: DO NOT USE PRESSURE WASHERS! The high pressure allows the water to force itself inside oils seals such as wheel bearings, swingarm pivots, etc, etc.

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The Soap & filter are supposed to last 10 washes. I've gotten a good 15 out of a filter just doing the bike.

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CORSCO wrote:
Bike washing tip: DO NOT USE PRESSURE WASHERS! The high pressure allows the water to force itself inside oils seals such as wheel bearings, swingarm pivots, etc, etc.


More specifically, don't use pressure washers if you're blind. If you're not blind, and can see where the sprayer is spraying, and have a three-digit IQ, then go ahead.
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ZooTech wrote:
CORSCO wrote:
Bike washing tip: DO NOT USE PRESSURE WASHERS! The high pressure allows the water to force itself inside oils seals such as wheel bearings, swingarm pivots, etc, etc.


More specifically, don't use pressure washers if you're blind. If you're not blind, and can see where the sprayer is spraying, and have a three-digit IQ, then go ahead.


Guess I better take a test.

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You mean you guys don't take it through the car wash at the local gas station?
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You mean you guys don't take it through the car wash at the local gas station?


Those roller brushes sting.....

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Those roller brushes sting.....


It's worth it baby.

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Washing a bike takes away valuable riding time.

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you guys do know that the mr. clean auto dry stuff has additives in it that are not good for clear coats. Over a long time it can eat your clear coat up.
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When mines dirty i just put on the ol grass skirt, visit a farm with an obnoxious chicken or two that they dont like..and do a lil rain dance.


Doesn't always work..but the chickens avoid me. :laughing:
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