The problem with a high power stream of water (power washer, coin operated car washes) is the high pressure in certain areas.
Around the wheel hubs, you can blow the grease out of the wheel bearings, accelerating corrosion. Same with steering neck area, and swing arm pivot area.
Electrical items can have contact corrosion accelerated.
Water could get into engine (through carb, seep through bad gaskets, etc).
Could de-grease your chain.Should i use a power washer to wash my dirt bike?
yes its fine as long as you are not close to the graphics/stickers dont concentrate on 1 area for more than 2-3secs. if you back up about 3 steps when you get to the graphics you will be fine. i race atvs and i use our pressure washer a lot. i used it anytime my bike gets dirty. we have a coleman professional series pressure washer 4,000psi its a bit much but we use it a lot on trucks,houses,sidewalks,and lawn equiment. when you clean your bike make sure your air box is sealed and you have something in your pipe.Should i use a power washer to wash my dirt bike?
It's not the best idea, but after a mud race sometimes that is the only way. Don't spray near the airbox, swing arm bearings, wheel bearings, etc. Just use common sense.
I have never owned a dirt bike..but my road bike would get quite dirty..I just used a BUCKET of Water..and threw it at the bike..then a spray of silicone...after a while..nothing sticks..
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yes but make sure you dry off every little piece so it doesn't rust. Also, make sure you lube up the chain cuz if it rusts you will have to buy a new one.
It can possibly force water behind the seals of your wheel bearings and the o-rings on your chain.
it wont hurt,when ur done pull the plug cap and blow the water out of it so it wont start hard.
course...just keep away from any uninsulated electronics...