Pressure washer for bikes

Radical
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Radical 5/28/2017 10:30pm
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I'm really, really happy with this one.
It comes with a variety of tips that control the pressure and width of the spray.
I douse my bike with a mix of Simple Green 1:5 ratio, then power wash it off.
It's just about the perfect amount of pressure in my humble opinion.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Sun-Joe-Pressure-Joe-2-030-psi-1-76-GPM-14-5…
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jeffro503 5/28/2017 10:36pm
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logan_140 wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2017/05/28/198048/s1200_IMG_1257.jpg[/img] These little ryobis look nice.


These little ryobis look nice.
I have this exact one! I use " Totally awesome " I get from the dollar store as well.....the combo works great. Not super powerful to blast shit into bearings and engine case covers as long as you don't point it directly at them. Love my little Ryobi !
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logan_140 5/29/2017 1:51am
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logan_140 wrote:
This leads me to my next question.. has anyone used the slick racing foam gun? They have rc demonstrating it looks pretty cool
crc245 wrote:
Quite a slick ad campaign...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yaQvbv28zgg
Oh yea haha, wonder how much they paid rc for that
smoothies862 5/29/2017 4:30am
5/29/2017 4:30am
karchers rock. light and quiet. most around the house jobs too.

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logan_140 wrote:
I seen some Subaru pressure washers at sams club a couple weeks ago. My first thought was.. a Subaru?Laughing
After 4 years it hasn't blown a head gasket yet! Whistling

My father bought the same one at the same time and liked it so much he ordered two more Subaru 3100psi washers for his dealership.
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mxbrian15 5/29/2017 6:42am
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Go to Home Depot, buy their brand,I think it's called clean force. You don't need crazy psi. 1400 will easily do the job. They come with 2 year warranties, and for and extra $10, you get another 2 year warranty, so 4 years total. Anything breaks, they pretty much just give you a new one. Total cost with warranty was around $100. It's been great for me, my dad, and my brother.
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731chopper 5/29/2017 7:37am
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logan_140 wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2017/05/28/198048/s1200_IMG_1257.jpg[/img] These little ryobis look nice.


These little ryobis look nice.
I've had this one for a few years now. Great power washer for the money.
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Indy mxer 5/29/2017 8:52am
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I bought an Echo with a Honda engine. Very good quality like all echo products. It also has the kind of pump you can rebuild.
That's usually what wears out. A lot of them have a cheap pump that goes out long before the engine does.
Then you have to buy a complete pump.
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ab 5/29/2017 9:08am
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logan_140 wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2017/05/28/198048/s1200_IMG_1257.jpg[/img] These little ryobis look nice.


These little ryobis look nice.
I have had this little sucker for a year and a half. Great pressure washer. I use it to do work around the house and wash my bikes and is still running strong
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kage173 5/29/2017 9:17am
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I use the Sun Joe electric. It's way more quiet than the gas. It's small and easy to store. It has multiple nozzles. It's just easy to deal with and plenty of power.
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T-Fish 5/29/2017 9:21am
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I use a Rigid one. It's 3300 PSI and works very well.
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MXD 5/29/2017 9:21am
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I bought a little $80 karcher electric from BJs in a pinch back in 2010. I'll be damned, that thing is still going strong. It's the...
I bought a little $80 karcher electric from BJs in a pinch back in 2010. I'll be damned, that thing is still going strong. It's the perfect pressure for washing a dirt bike. I like the electric ones because they are nice and quiet.
yak651 wrote:
How are you powering the electric ones at the track, generator?
Yes, I have an EU2000i that lives in my trailer. But I only wash at the track if it's a mud race and I need to clean it between motos. Otherwise, I just wash it the next day at home. I rarely use it at the track.
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Camp332 5/29/2017 9:56am
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logan_140 wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2017/05/28/198048/s1200_IMG_1257.jpg[/img] These little ryobis look nice.


These little ryobis look nice.
Mr. Ted wrote:
That's the one I have. Works great. I buy the cheapest auto wash from my local auto parts store ($3.99/gal) and it works perfect.
This is the one I've been running since my gas one died a few years ago. Works well, and my wife used it yesterday to clean the vinyl fence. So it suits a couple purposes.
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PFitzG38 5/29/2017 10:49am
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A No Brainer - Support those that support the sport
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logan_140 5/29/2017 1:17pm
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PFitzG38 wrote:
A No Brainer - Support those that support the sport
Yea I think I'm gonna shell out the extra cash for karcher only because they support the sport!
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tk2stroke 5/29/2017 1:26pm
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logan_140 wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2017/05/28/198048/s1200_IMG_1257.jpg[/img] These little ryobis look nice.


These little ryobis look nice.
I bought this exact model 3+ years ago from the Depot, and it's still going strong well after 100+ uses. After having some high quality brands in the past, I was very skeptical that this unit would have much longevity and I've been proven wrong so far. It does the job more than adequately, is low cost, and it's compact. I'm still using the original hose and wand with no leaks.

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logan_140 5/29/2017 1:29pm
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logan_140 wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2017/05/28/198048/s1200_IMG_1257.jpg[/img] These little ryobis look nice.


These little ryobis look nice.
tk2stroke wrote:
I bought this exact model 3+ years ago from the Depot, and it's still going strong well after 100+ uses. After having some high quality brands...
I bought this exact model 3+ years ago from the Depot, and it's still going strong well after 100+ uses. After having some high quality brands in the past, I was very skeptical that this unit would have much longevity and I've been proven wrong so far. It does the job more than adequately, is low cost, and it's compact. I'm still using the original hose and wand with no leaks.
Hmmm everyone seems to like the ryobi!
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Cokeham23 5/29/2017 2:04pm
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logan_140 wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2017/05/28/198048/s1200_IMG_1257.jpg[/img] These little ryobis look nice.


These little ryobis look nice.

I have this one (I think mine is 2000psi though), it works great. Not too powerful, but still gets any and all dirt off no problem. The different nozzles are awesome too. I've had it about a year now, and no issues yet.
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resetjet 5/29/2017 2:57pm
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Anyone will do. But i suggest you go to dollar tree and get awesome orange. I buy the refills and put em in a pump sprayer...
Anyone will do. But i suggest you go to dollar tree and get awesome orange. I buy the refills and put em in a pump sprayer. Takes the blackest of mud right off, spray with hose.
logan_140 wrote:
Awesome orange?? Hmmm right now I use dawn mixed with mr.clean. Also sometimes I will use shout. I'll have to try the awesome orange as I'm...
Awesome orange?? Hmmm right now I use dawn mixed with mr.clean. Also sometimes I will use shout. I'll have to try the awesome orange as I'm sure it's much cheaper!
Try it you wont believe it. I have a pressure washer but i only use it after a bad mud ride just to clear off the stuff quickly. Then i hit it with the awesome orange. Most rides just the hose and awesome orange. It works way better then a pressure washer.
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logan_140 6/1/2017 2:11pm
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Went and bought this for the time being and WOW! Does every bit of what I need. Very impressed!
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I got this Subaru at Costco for $299. Electric start and soap tank. 3200 psi I think, it ROCKS
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yzweldon 6/1/2017 2:59pm
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I got this Subaru at Costco for $299. It has electric start and a soap tank. It ROCKS

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maya61 8/12/2017 12:13am
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logan_140 wrote:
What size do y'all use? I'm in need of a new one but I don't want to get one that is to powerful. Just curious. I'll...
What size do y'all use? I'm in need of a new one but I don't want to get one that is to powerful. Just curious. I'll probably just get an electric one as well. Thanks guys.
I recommend you to buy a the Kranzle pressure washer. they are commercial and the operating pressure is under 250 bar so they are not too powerful to damage your bike. to see how they work see our site

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