Guest Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 lol missed that post. thanks for the requote! not a bad idea depending on which spray nozzle you have, do not ever get near the chain with it though, also might consider a self serve car wash and keep that nozzle away from the chain as well. you will be going through your electrical connections after and spraying with WD, right? WD and dialectric grease... why keep the nozzle from the chain? as long as i grease it good afterwards I should be good right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosarge22 Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 It can force water past the sealed O rings. Very bad for chains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatloaf Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 I use the Pro Honda Chain Cleaner all over on my bike. It absolutely melts anything related to grease, oil, and tar that it comes across with very little elbow grease. I use it in conjunction with a plastic bristled brush on metal parts and on a rag for plastic parts. I've used it on my fairings for over a year now with no issues and will happily continue to do so. I turned my local Honda dealer on to it after finding it at another dealership. They have since then started carrying it and all their techs use it as well. I've not found a better cleaner for what it is needed for. Dirt and general filth are washed off with regular car soap and water. http://asp-us.secure-zone.net/v2/index.jsp?id=1/50/175&startPage=223 Honda Part Number : 08732-CHC00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer BusyLittleShop Posted April 11, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted April 11, 2013 It can force water past the sealed O rings. Very bad for chains. Negative... water can not pass an O ring held in tension between the plates on a chain... it works as effectively as the O ring on your Dip Stick... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 It can force water past the sealed O rings. Very bad for chains. Negative... water can not pass an O ring held in tension between the plates on a chain... it works as effectively as the O ring on your Dip Stick... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted April 12, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted April 12, 2013 Now what is that name again of rings that go round your dipstick????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer CornerCarver Posted April 16, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted April 16, 2013 It can force water past the sealed O rings. Very bad for chains. Negative... water can not pass an O ring held in tension between the plates on a chain... it works as effectively as the O ring on your Dip Stick... Larry you may be right but just as I would not point a pressure washer or car wash wand at my dipstick I am not going to point one at the plates on my chain either. You may be absolutely right but I am not the guy who will be confirming it anytime soon. I may take a chain that was removed from an old 500 and lay it on the ground and hit it to see if any grease comes out but I probably wont unless I think of this thread the next time I have the pressure washer fired up or the next time i get bird poop on my truck or need to wash off the soilent green pollen that is covering the southeast right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosarge22 Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 It can force water past the sealed O rings. Very bad for chains. Negative... water can not pass an O ring held in tension between the plates on a chain... it works as effectively as the O ring on your Dip Stick... 4000 psi and a narrow stream...... I bet it could easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosarge22 Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Pressure washing came up in a discussion and someone showed me this. #4 http://www.autoevolution.com/news/the-dos-and-donts-of-washing-a-motorcycle-part-one-97915.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted November 12, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted November 12, 2015 It can force water past the sealed O rings. Very bad for chains. Negative... water can not pass an O ring held in tension between the plates on a chain... it works as effectively as the O ring on your Dip Stick... 4000 psi and a narrow stream...... I bet it could easily. Pressure washing came up in a discussion and someone showed me this. #4 http://www.autoevolution.com/news/the-dos-and-donts-of-washing-a-motorcycle-part-one-97915.html The problems is always the one link thats has just enough clearance to let water in and then the whole chain is bad . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spud786 Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 110,000 plus miles, never have put a water hose on the bike. anyone beat that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted November 13, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted November 13, 2015 110,000 plus miles, never have put a water hose on the bike. anyone beat that? Any pics of said bike that has never been washed ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEGEND Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Maxima chain cleaner works very well, spray it on and hose it off with water, no need to pressure wash just rinse the gunk away. Makes my bikes look better than new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Jochem Posted November 14, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted November 14, 2015 I used to clean my rims on my previous VFR's with car-fuel. Never had any problems. Until I bought the 2014 model. They obviously cannot take it very well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer adeyren Posted November 14, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted November 14, 2015 Ouch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted November 15, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted November 15, 2015 Darn that hurt's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Jochem Posted November 15, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted November 15, 2015 No worries. I had that part resprayed. Now I use WD40 on the rims. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted November 15, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted November 15, 2015 No worries. I had that part resprayed. Now I use WD40 on the rims. What was the paint code number you used ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allyance Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 I have used Simple Green and a old paint brush and a gentle rinse with the hose for years without any harm. Years ago I took my 83 to the DIY car wash, until I tried to get the rear axle out, which was caked with detergent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VifferCrab Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Guys, I was lucky enough to learn some tips and the basics of paint cleaning / drying technique, polishing and protecting from one of the best in the country. One amazing product that is always in my arsenal, is Optimum No Rinse. To me, there's no product better to clean surface issues of the clear coat (dirt / road dust) than ONR. No hose needed and and also be used as a quick detailer after rides. Google it, and watch some of the videos. It's a great product. Don't forget to do a paint correction every once in a while too. It's a night and day difference. My .02 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Jochem Posted November 15, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted November 15, 2015 No worries. I had that part resprayed. Now I use WD40 on the rims. What was the paint code number you used ? Paint code for the VFR800F wheels and other details is: YR-325M Pyrite Brown Metallic. Got it from Customer Relations, Honda Motor Europe Ltd. Benelux Branch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted November 15, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted November 15, 2015 No worries. I had that part resprayed. Now I use WD40 on the rims. What was the paint code number you used ? Paint code for the VFR800F wheels and other details is: YR-325M Pyrite Brown Metallic. Got it from Customer Relations, Honda Motor Europe Ltd. Benelux Branch Thanks ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.