Squeaky Engine Everytime After Pressure Wash

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Everytime I pressure wash my bike and then start it up the engine squeaks under the petrol tank/front forks. Sound like a wet fan belt or something. When pressure washing I do tend to wash up in under the petrol tank above the forks inside there - is this a problem? Should I avoid pressure washing this area? Or is this normal? The squeaking goes away after a few minutes.
 
Are you joking?

In my handbook I am warned (in French) that high pressure washing can damage joints, the hydraulic braking system, electrics and the saddle. It then says "NE PAS UTILISER DE NETTOYEUR VAPEUR OU HAUTE PRESSION. " Is that clear?
 
I think you've answered your question while asking it.

You must be careful where you point pressure washers.... sounds like the generator belt is getting wet, when you're spraying the front of the engine, probably behind the front shock.

The squeaking belt is an audible sign of where the water is getting. Lubrication forced out of joints, bearings and pivot points may come to your attention as time passes...

:(
 
IMHO, pressure washing is OK as long as you don`t give the bike the full head on blast.

I pressure wash mine occasionally (I would say regularly but I`d be lying:augie) and kind of wave the washer at the bike which does the trick and have never had any issues.
 
Rushy said:
Just out of curiosity how many times have you power washed it?
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I've pressure washed the bike twice I think but certainly no more than three times. I have also washed the bike with a hose pipe and each time I use a hose or pressure washer I am inclined to spray up in under the tank as it does get dirty.
 
I've never used a pressure washer on my GSA but the alternator belt squeals every time I wash it using just a garden hose. Battery warning light comes on too but obviously goes off once the squealing's stopped. I've taken out the foam from behind the plastic cover and have assumed that's why the water's getting in. It's done that now for 2 years and 24,000 miles so not unduly concerned. But I do carry a spare belt!
 
alimey4u2 said:
Doctor doctor it always hurts when I do this ? Well...Stop doing it! ...:nenau
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Well on the face of it you are right but are you saying GS owners are not supposed to wash the dirt off in this area of the bike? When I bought the bike the salesman said they pressure wash their bikes, it will be ok so hence why I pressured washed mine.
 
ph4824 said:
I've pressure washed the bike twice I think but certainly no more than three times. I have also washed the bike with a hose pipe and each time I use a hose or pressure washer I am inclined to spray up in under the tank as it does get dirty.
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I knew you couldn't have pressure washed it more than a couple of times because you've only had the bloody thing a couple of weeks. If you think its causing a problem don't do it .:nenau

Why shoot lots of water up under the tank anyway? Thats where all the electrics are (on my 1150 it is ). If you are that keen to clean that area just get your arm up it with a soapy wet cloth . Maybe the dealers pressure wash 'em because its faster/easier and time is money. Plus they aren't really their bikes , at least not for long , are they ?

FWIW I use a pressure washer every time too but diligently and also only half a dozen times a year , if that . :thumb
 
can't see any reason at all not to pressure wash your bike as long as you're careful.
 
If you know how!

As you are a computer expert,

".....can't see any reason at all not to pressure wash your keyboard as long as you're careful....."
 
Jeez

:rolleyes:Shurly shome mishtake.....power wash your bike you guys crazy..Hey my final drive,wheelbearings electrics are all fecked cant understand how that happened.... :rolleyes:
 
Brian ROSEN said:
As you are a computer expert,

".....can't see any reason at all not to pressure wash your keyboard as long as you're careful....."
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well, i've restored a couple of old IBM clicky keyboards to their former glory, by washing them in a sink of hot water with fairy liquid.

but i was careful :P
 
cherokee said:
:rolleyes:Shurly shome mishtake.....power wash your bike you guys crazy..Hey my final drive,wheelbearings electrics are all fecked cant understand how that happened.... :rolleyes:
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i'm guessing you weren't careful.

it's the same with hammers. you could just use one to tap in a wheel spindle.....or.....you could belt seven shades of shit out of your ECU with it.

one action fine, the other, not so good ;)
 
cookie said:
well, i've restored a couple of old IBM clicky keyboards to their former glory, by washing them in a sink of hot water with fairy liquid.

but i was careful :P
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Dishwasher.
I once tried it out after someone at work had a 'full cup of sweet coffee all over the keyboard' incident (it was knackered anyway, so didn't really matter) - it came out like new and worked a treat after drying on a radiator. Since then I've dishwashed a few keyboards (top shelf, just a little detergent) :thumb2

Sorry - off topic :augie
 
Restauration

and I remember that we used to boil our alarm clocks! Anybody else done that?
 
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