ornery Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Total noob question I'm sure, but can I hurt anything by hosing off the entire engine? I'm only asking because I got burned washing the engine in one of our cars. One of the coils on plug took a hit because of it. Can I scrub the hell out of it and run it right away, or should it completely dry out? I intend to use a leaf blower and compressed air for most of that. “The real cycle you're working on is a cycle called yourself.” — Robert M. Pirsig (Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inquiry Into Values) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmwpowere36m3 Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Anything is possible... but if you don't blast anything directly with a pressure washer, you'll be fine. I would use as little water as possible near the ignition switch, exhaust pipe (open-end) and spraying up under the seat (near airbox). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member snowdriftless Posted June 3, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted June 3, 2015 I usually have a bucket of soapy water that i Apply with a shop towel. After that I fill the bucket with clean water, and use the towel to rinse off the motorcycle. Then I get a clean and dry towel and get all the excess water off. Don't use a pressure washer but if you use a normal garden hose you should be fine. P1: Vice? I have no vice, I'm as pure as the driven snow! P2: Yeah but you've been drifting All the gear all the time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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