Bad idea to pressure wash this?

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Is it ok to pressure wash this area underneath where the the gas tank sits? It's really dirty and I need to clean it before opening up the engine, but it looks like the area where all the wires are housed. I'm only using an electric pressure washer.

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dboivin 7/8/2016 2:03pm
7/8/2016 2:03pm Edited Date/Time 7/8/2016 2:04pm
yup. just don't hold the nozzle directly on your electrical components/connections. i spray everything lightly....then spray simple green on it and then rinse. i also reconnect all connections with dielectric grease after.
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MxKing809 7/8/2016 2:18pm
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Pull your fuel hose off the tank, put it on your carb and point it down. Other than the gas inlet on the carb there isn't anything that will be damaged.

When you rebuild it and are doing reassembly hit all the connectors with dielectric grease
nascarnate326 7/8/2016 2:19pm
7/8/2016 2:19pm
Spray it down with simple green or something fist and let it sit for a few min. Then wash it.

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AKmotorider 7/8/2016 3:02pm
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MxKing funny you mentioned that about the gas hose, because that's exactly what I did last night. Wasn't even thinking about washing it actually, I was just worried about dust. Thanks for the responses guys, sounds like it's ok to pressure wash it, definitely gonna use some simple green. Didn't think of that.
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Tracktor 7/8/2016 3:54pm
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Spray down with Totally Awesome & pressure wash. Not gonna hurt anything.........
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kkawboy14 7/8/2016 4:02pm
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I pressure wash mine. If it's all factory stuff and you haven't changed anything, you shouldn't have any problem with it being waterproof
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Markopolo400 7/8/2016 6:24pm
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I used to powerwash with the tank off, but now Im too lazy. What I would do is stick a wooden golf tee in the fuel hose, sealed it really well actually.
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ToolMaker 7/8/2016 6:43pm
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I've read a lot of posts where they say Simple Green causes a discoloration to the anodize?
We don't use it so I don't know, just what I've read.
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jaredkeller96 7/8/2016 7:11pm
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take it off and throw it in your dish washer. blow out connections, grease it
patrickadizzle 7/8/2016 7:18pm
7/8/2016 7:18pm Edited Date/Time 7/8/2016 7:19pm
ToolMaker wrote:
I've read a lot of posts where they say Simple Green causes a discoloration to the anodize? We don't use it so I don't know, just...
I've read a lot of posts where they say Simple Green causes a discoloration to the anodize?
We don't use it so I don't know, just what I've read.
Simple Green 20/80 with water is all you need, dunno about it at full blast, probably overkill but I don't think it could harm anything.

Now Purple Power? that shit will mess your frame up REAL fast.
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tempura 7/8/2016 8:53pm
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Clothes washing liquid slightly diluted with water, in a spray bottle.
Wet the area to be cleaned then spray on the soap. Let it soak abit, agitate it and rinse.
If electrical connections are prone to water or moisture, grease them.
project racer 7/8/2016 11:07pm
7/8/2016 11:07pm
jhansen510 wrote:
Shout. Best I've used to date.
Less expensive, less caustic, and just as effective as most anything out there.

Simple Green will fade anodizing and dull the shine on most things it comes into contact with.

Purple Power, might as well use battery acid. The effects are similar.
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MxKing809 7/9/2016 5:33am
7/9/2016 5:33am Edited Date/Time 7/9/2016 5:34am
Here is another cleaner tip..... you've got a lot to try already but here it goes.

Dawn dishwasher soap. It's made to cut grease off pots and pans, so grab a bottle from under the sink and squirt it in a bucket with some water. That's all I ever use. That with a 2 foot soft brush and firm toilet brush (great for hubs, thank me later) and that dish soap will make that mess it's bitch.
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TheGetFresh 7/9/2016 7:54am
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jhansen510 wrote:
Shout. Best I've used to date.
project racer wrote:
Less expensive, less caustic, and just as effective as most anything out there. Simple Green will fade anodizing and dull the shine on most things it...
Less expensive, less caustic, and just as effective as most anything out there.

Simple Green will fade anodizing and dull the shine on most things it comes into contact with.

Purple Power, might as well use battery acid. The effects are similar.
Simple green trashed my frame. Switched to shout, couldn't be happier
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CamP 7/9/2016 8:11am
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I would hand wash it with Shout. Even though I have a power washer, I don't use it on my bikes.
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mjr119 7/9/2016 8:28am
7/9/2016 8:28am Edited Date/Time 7/9/2016 8:29am
Dawn and shout are really good cleaning products for bikes. Cheap too. I would pressure wash the bigger stuff off then just spray it down with WD-40 and wipe it off. It's all about the wipe down anyways.

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