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Old 06-07-20, 06:45 AM
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Originally Posted by DropBarFan
What is the actual advantage of using the pressure washer? Regular hose can wash off loose dirt & the greasy parts need extra care anyway. Chain cleaning is the only part where I use reg hose & jet nozzle setting to blast off grit/grime after scrubbing with degreaser.
Caked on stuff can be really hard to wash off. On tour I carry a 6" long stiff bristle narrow brush (think snow brush for car windshield) without a handle. I use that to scrub off caked on sand or mud.


Cakeg on and/or sun-baked clay-based crap is really hard to rinse off.

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