I ride every day and did not want the 1200GS catching BMW disease, but don't have an outside tap. A power washer is out of the question, and buckets of cold water downstairs in an evening are a real chore. Anyway, I found an altermnative I'd like to share....
Hozelock Killaspray 10L, £30 -ish from Homebase or anywhere else. It maxes at 3bar, and gives enough pressure to blast off salt and most clinging dirt. It will carry 8l or so if filled correctly, but that is enought to clean a moderately grubby bike. The nozzle is variable, and the spray can be directed onto most parts and even the underside. Just pump a bit when the pressure goes down - 5-10 pump strokes when the tank is full, 20 when it is nearly empty. The economical use of water means you won't create too much of a skating rink either.
It's really portable, so offroaders may find it quite useful accessory stashed in the back of a van.
Cleans shoes covered in muck too! Just don't leave it to freeze outside.
Hozelock Killaspray 10L, £30 -ish from Homebase or anywhere else. It maxes at 3bar, and gives enough pressure to blast off salt and most clinging dirt. It will carry 8l or so if filled correctly, but that is enought to clean a moderately grubby bike. The nozzle is variable, and the spray can be directed onto most parts and even the underside. Just pump a bit when the pressure goes down - 5-10 pump strokes when the tank is full, 20 when it is nearly empty. The economical use of water means you won't create too much of a skating rink either.
It's really portable, so offroaders may find it quite useful accessory stashed in the back of a van.
Cleans shoes covered in muck too! Just don't leave it to freeze outside.
. However, BMW state you shouldn't power wash the GS, but a garden sprayer is enough to rinse everything away without getting too strong.
