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HOW OFTEN DO YOU WASH YOUR BIKE?

EVERY WEEK, SOMETIMES MORE THAN ONCE A WEEK
2 (5.7%)
EVERY 2 WEEKS OR SO
3 (8.6%)
AFTER EVERY RIDE
0 (0%)
ONCE A MONTH
3 (8.6%)
I ONLY WASH IT WHEN ITS REALLY DIRTY
22 (62.9%)
I NEVER WASH MY BIKE
1 (2.9%)
I WASH OFTEN AND I POLISH MY BIKE
4 (11.4%)

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Offline VirginiaJim

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Re: pure water
« Reply #20 on: September 20, 2012, 03:43:59 PM »
If you have condensate coming out of drain tube, it ain't normal.  I've never seen it on my bike in nearly 5 years of ownership with riding in rain storms and washing it once a year whether it needed it or not.
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Re: pure water
« Reply #21 on: September 20, 2012, 04:12:58 PM »
I've never washed my wheels, I'm trying  to get them to look like ZG's 8) 8)
No I forgot when I changed my tires they were washed DAMM.
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Re: pure water
« Reply #22 on: September 20, 2012, 04:39:40 PM »
I've never washed my wheels, I'm trying  to get them to look like ZG's 8) 8)

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Re: pure water
« Reply #23 on: September 21, 2012, 04:41:51 AM »
Good news dear friends, I was at the Kawasaki dealer today, getting the factory recall done with that little piece in breaking, and had the bike checked...No sign of even a drop of water, no leaks, no oil drips...Every fluid level is just right, all the colors are also nice....Service tech was telling me, after washing this specific bike it is normal to see some water coming on to floor after even a week or two, he was pointing out all the intakes intakes and places where water might drip and sit, and then finally find its way to floor....

To answer the question about the engine temp. it is usually on the second level to third level within city, rarely on fourth level, and when it reaches to fourth level the fan does come on.

Thank you all for your knowledgeable responses.

To me those temp readings sound normal.

As for water still dripping off the bike a week or two after you wash it? That sounds pretty dubious.

Unlike Jim, some of us like to ride a clean bike and when I wash mine I always take it for a short spirited ride afterwards to dry her off and keep the rust off the disks. I've been known to have a beer or three while I wash my bike and if that's the case, I use my electric leaf blower to dry Connie off instead of a ride. 

Be sure to pull the seat off after you wash and get the tank dried off under the seat area. Some folks have had issues with rust in the area where the seat mounting tangs are.
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Re: pure water
« Reply #24 on: September 21, 2012, 08:03:34 AM »
start up the engine after washing the bike, warm it up till operating temp. helps evaporate off any water that's trapped around the engine area. i wait till i see steam condensing on the windshield before shutting it off.

i've had corrosion inside spark plug holes (in previous bikes), probably because of water getting in there through washing.

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Re: pure water
« Reply #25 on: September 21, 2012, 08:45:08 AM »
I vote for condensation dropping from the air conditioner condenser.   I'm sure there's one under that plastic..somewhere.

Seriously, after a  humid days riding, I'll get mystery water from my c14 as well.


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Re: pure water
« Reply #26 on: September 21, 2012, 08:45:18 AM »
Maybe a few hours, but water isn't going to be retained in the fairings for a few days.  No way.  Especially if you've ridden it afterwards.

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Re: pure water
« Reply #27 on: September 21, 2012, 09:12:29 AM »
I vote for condensation dropping from the air conditioner condenser.   I'm sure there's one under that plastic..somewhere.

Seriously, after a  humid days riding, I'll get mystery water from my c14 as well.

Maybe he has that secret AC option?
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Re: pure water
« Reply #28 on: September 21, 2012, 10:03:45 AM »
Maybe he has that secret AC option?
That's not coming out til 2014, along with the secret cruise control option.

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Re: pure water
« Reply #29 on: September 21, 2012, 11:09:03 AM »
I am just glad I figured out the potential culprit many posts ago. ;)
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Re: pure water
« Reply #30 on: September 21, 2012, 11:11:09 AM »
I am just glad I figured out the potential culprit many posts ago. ;)

Well done Poke, I'm all out of cookies. How's about a beer?   
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« Reply #31 on: September 21, 2012, 11:13:50 AM »
I'm well stocked with cookies.   Have a cookie, Poke.
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Re: pure water
« Reply #32 on: September 21, 2012, 11:14:48 AM »
Well done Poke, I'm all out of cookies. How's about a beer?


I like the good stuff, so don't be a cheap ass please. Come visit the Buckeye state sometime, I will introduce you to some roads that your state is sorely lacking. :chugbeer:
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Re: pure water
« Reply #33 on: September 21, 2012, 11:15:52 AM »
I'm well stocked with cookies.   Have a cookie, Poke.


Are they homemade?
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Re: pure water
« Reply #34 on: September 21, 2012, 11:20:00 AM »
Yeah but his guinea pig got loose and those things ain't chocolate chips.

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Re: pure water
« Reply #35 on: September 21, 2012, 11:21:40 AM »
Great job! Hey, I got this spot that won't go away.... I will send you a photo and I want you to let me know what it is. The photo is a little dark 'cause there isn't much light shining on the spot so you might have to squint a little....

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Re: pure water
« Reply #36 on: September 21, 2012, 11:23:09 AM »
Great job! Hey, I got this spot that won't go away.... I will send you a photo and I want you to let me know what it is. The photo is a little dark 'cause there isn't much light shining on the spot so you might have to squint a little....

 ;D ;D ;D

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Re: pure water
« Reply #37 on: September 21, 2012, 11:29:19 AM »
Who said anything about a birthmark? Go read that post again Brian.....

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Re: pure water
« Reply #38 on: September 21, 2012, 11:38:38 AM »
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Re: pure water
« Reply #39 on: September 21, 2012, 11:39:42 AM »

I like the good stuff, so don't be a cheap ass please. Come visit the Buckeye state sometime, I will introduce you to some roads that your state is sorely lacking. :chugbeer:

No worries there Pokey, I like the good stuff too. You're right about the roads here, most of em anyways.
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