Any Enduro owners got a tip for cleaning the back wheel? Just done it for the first and possibly last time - took as long on back wheel as rest of bike! Is there a product on the market that you can spray on then jet wash off, that will shift the grease? Not looking for a concourse result, just want to shift the shite easily. Oh and my tip is be very careful washing the radiator as those aluminium side panels are like bacon slicers!
I used to use WD40 or PX24 or similar to get the shit off my GS rear wheel, spray liberally, wipe with old cloth, then wash off, works a treat. I still use WD40/PX24 or simlar on cloth to get my rear Multi wheel clean if any chain lube etc has landed on it.
SDOC 100 sprayed on the wheels. It's safe to use on anodised wheels and needs a little agitation with a soft bristled brush (there are plenty of good quality ones on Amazon, just search for detailing brushes), then rinse off. I don't recommend you use a jet wash on a bike, even if you are not directing it at bearings, electrics etc. A good old garden hose is perfectly adequate. Might seem as if the jet wash is more effective at removing dirt which you can't get to or see easily, but you are also forcing water into those areas at the same time. While you are at it clean the chain with WD40 chain cleaner (best stuff I have found yet) and use either Wurth or better still Profi Dry Lube on the chain after. Your wheel will stay cleaner for longer. as will your chain. If you really want to clean the bike properly, buy a good quality snow foam lance and some snow foam, spray on the bike and let it dwell for 15 mins. The foam is PH neutral and non corrosive and unlike soapy water, draws dirt off the bike as it slowly drips off. Contrary to what I said before, this is applied with a pressure washer but at a very low pressure. You can then rinse the bike with a hose and then wash it using the 2 bucket method and dry off with a microfibre towel (or use a blower if you want to do it quickly!). This method sounds long winded but you can clean the bike this way in under an hour and without damaging it or the painted surfaces. Normal soap (ie washing up liquid) is high in salt content and not particularly effective at removing grease/oil. The two bucket method (if you have grit guards in them) also ensures you dont turn your wash mitt into a sanding block when you reload it each time, avoiding swirl marks and scratches.
Yep Sdoc100, chainspeed do deals on it from time to time. Wet bike down then spray on from a pump bottle the mixed Sdoc100 with luke warm water. Wait 10minutes, move the mixture about to agitate the muck. Wash bike down with normal shampoo mix. I have actually filled in the spoke holes with industrial silicon but need to re-do it. This stops the mud puddling inside those zones. Then you ride off or move the bike & spodges of muddy water appear. Jet wash the interior of the rear & front hubs before doing a good job washing the wheels down also! PS: My father use to say "..you've not done a good days work unless you've bleed".
