I own a 1994 Honda Goldwing GL1500SE and I use detailer only on it. It is in great condition. Interesting video, but if I were to ever wash it again I would hand wash it with the aid of a water hose. Thanks for sharing.
Using a carwash brush is a sure way to scratch your windshield. Also, aiming the high pressure hose at your switches is a good way shorten their life with possible water penetration. Hand wash and avoid cleaning waxes that contain abrasives. Only use clean microfiber rags and windshield cleaners approved for motorcycle windshields. My 2002 with 91000 miles still looks great following those simple guidelines.
I've been washing it this way for 10 years since I purchased it. There are no scratches on the windshield and all the switches work fine. Thanks for commenting!
thanks for the video. my Goldwing is a 2005 I bought new. I've always been a little afraid to wash it at a car wash but now I think I'll just give it a try. By the way, my Goldwing is also white but it could use a little more chrome. Yours is a good looking bike.
I know this is pretty old but it just popped on my RU-vid app, so I'll comment. Sandals on a motorcycle ride around town? Sure. Very comfortable. Harsh brush on the paint? No, those car wash brushes are soft and the soap is plentiful and floats dirt particles. As for turns...pretty familiar roads for sure and having ridden for ten years as you say with a candy looking bike to show for it I have no criticism to give. My bet is that you ride safely and Goldwings tend to encourage gentle, smooth and thoughtful riding unlike Honda CBRR600's which have killed a number of young people I've known over the years. It's more about attitude and temptation than lane choices. I too would fear 1000 psi on the gauges but the proof is in the pudding, the years, no leaks or damage, so all I can say is amazing. It is encouraging to see how electrically stout the Goldwings are. Great machine, absolutely a complement to the designers, engineers, and assembly workers. I love Hondas. I owned a 1971 CB450K4 and rode it 53,000 miles with not a single hiccup. I always wanted the big 750 but couldn't afford it. Now that I can afford one perhaps I shall take another look at biking again. At 66 years of age a Goldwing or K1200LT BMW is the only way I would go. I am glad you ride, enjoy it, and take good care of your equipment. Be safe. Have fun. Live in the liveliest of fashions.
Socks sandals shorts and tee shirt this sends a message to all new and young motorcyclists that broken bones and gravel rash are fun lead by example you are an adult you should be teaching the next generation about how to ride safe and protect yourself and cover up you can buy new parts for a bike body parts not so much wether you travel a mile or a yard protect yourself.ps don't power wash it knackers electrics and so does wd 40 nice bike ride safe wear the kit.
Have to agree with others here...NO WAY would I hit the instrument cluster with high pressure or even use the soap scrubber in that area. Wheels and wheel wells and lower parts of the bike, sure. I do a hand wipe down after every ride so get road grim build up only in the wheel and under-carriage areas. Moist cloth and Rain Guard glass cleaner/paper towels does the trick on the majority of the bike. Wheel and Tire cleaner for the rims/tires/exhaust. Great job and nice effort on the video!!
I hand wash my wing at home and no power sprayers. Have a 2012 closing in on 90,000 miles. Shut wing down for a year wife had health issues now back on the road
I usually get my GW washed a couple times per season at the bike shop to keep it nice. In between I just use lemon pledge and a terry cloth. Works wonders on bugs, windshields, lights, and shining the finish (no it doesn't hurt the paint...Google it)
I would not wash my bike like this BUT it's your bike and you can wash it any way you want,..Heck I would love to see a video of you riding it through a car wash !! Lol
They are marine grade from what I was told a long time ago. I'm sure the Honda engineers chose a speaker that could handle a ride in the rain. Thanks for the comment TFR and I enjoy your videos.
LOL... I down right freaked out when I seen that brush touch the windshield, as well as the rest of the bike... I always hand wash my goldwing, bucket of warm soapy water, and soft cloth.... When I rinse it, I use a fine mist rinse... I know, I baby it.......
+Ronald Hogle The brush will not hurt your bike. If it did, lawyers would have filed lawsuits and these coin op car washes would have been put out of business. Thanks for commenting!
You're 100% right, the brush won't hurt the finish. The dirt, tar chunks, stones and other assorted grime will really chew up the clearcoat and paint though! Meguiar's has an excellent paint finish forum if you want to learn more, there's a ton of knowledgeable people and countless hours of free reading material to get the best out of your paint. Also, very nice bike, when I can retire my GL1200 I'm going to be getting an 1800. And don't worry too much about what the youtube comments say, it's your bike. You only have to answer to your own requirements, not anybody else's.
I remember using Meguiar's on a Honda Accord I had years ago so thanks for the tip on their forum. And yes, there have been a lot of negative comments on the video but this is the only way I have been cleaning it since I bought it 10 years ago. But as you mentioned, everyone has their way of doing things. Do you have the Interstate or the Aspencade? Great bike and a classic. When you get an 1800, you'll notice a big difference in the handling, power and comfort. Thank you for your comment.
Super nice bike, careful with the pressure around your electronics. Obviously you really take care of your bike. Some people don’t realize keeping it clean is also good maintenance.
I must admit that you Goldwing is really clean, but Honda doesn't recommend using a pressure washer to clean the Gold Wing because of the fine misty water particles. The Wing is water resistance, not waterproof. I'm not telling you how to clean it because a pressure washer would really make it come clean, it's just the electrical parts of it that concerns me.
+Chris Caliente It's all about how you use a pressure washer Chris. There are certain areas (such as the electrical parts as you mentioned) on the Goldwing where you need to be brief and other areas where you can take those bugs right off. I remember riding in heavy rain once to the point where I had to pull off on the shoulder of the highway and I just sat there for at least 30 minutes before the rain let up. I was drenched and so was the Goldwing. If it can take heavy rain . . . . . . . it can take a spray wash with a little common sense. The Goldwing was built for the rain. I certainly appreciate and respect your comment.
+Chris Caliente LOL!!! You just gave me an idea for a new video titled, "How tough is the Goldwing?" Then I'm gonna put on a snorkel and mask and go through and automatic car wash. Just for you Chris! :)
Sorry but no pressure washer for me. With my luck I would have electrical problems. I do about 15k miles per year, I keep my wing clean with a small bucket with warm water & just a touch of dish soap and I use a microfiber cloth. Once dry I use Honda "Spray Cleaner and Wash" to take grime off the bike and polish at the same time (best cleaner/polish I've ever used). Nice video anyways & I love white Goldwings!
Henry Beaudry Thanks Henry. Your technique is the way I normally clean it. I only take it to the car wash every now and then when it has a lot of grime on it. Thanks for commenting. What color is yours if I may ask?
Qbal its a 2012 two tone red/silver. John I use such a small amount of dish soap I don't think it will do anything to the wax.... I always apply the Spray Cleaner after anyways which contains wax.
I bought it new in June 2012...... just LOVE IT...... Man-o-man in mid December here in Northern Ontario we are usually under a foot of snow so 55F is pretty darn warm if you ask me....... lmao (even in our short 6 month riding season I still manage to put on a minimum of 15,000 miles)
And like other posters have said, you should only use a soft sponge. Lucky for you your bike is white, if it was black it would show all the scratches you created.
I wonder about the protective gear on the hands, but not on the feet, legs, or arms? Just an rhetorical observation only. There's a device available from eBay, used to be available in most auto sections of Wal-Mart and other such places, called the Mr. Clean Car Wash System. Contains a container with a soap, and a small tank that you can pour a non spotting fluid into. Just attaches to any garden hose. About $30.
+Thomas Nessman It's just a short drive to the car wash but yeah, you're right. From now on I'll wear full kit. I noticed they have the car wash system you are referring to on Amazon for $65.84. Is this the one? www.amazon.com/Mr-Clean-AutoDry-System-Starter/dp/B0006M56CE That might be quite handy.
I only commented on the former as I watched another You Tube video, recorded by a young woman for her boyfriend. She hadn't noticed that he wasn't wearing gloves when he left on his bike. But she got a call from him, reportedly in an ambulance. And met him in the hospital. He apparently didn't have any skin on his hands, and both feet were broken. Likely he wasn't wearing boots, or more suitable foot protection. I will admit, there are days when it's just too warm to weather a leather jacket, even if it's a vented leather jacket. Which is why, I obtained an armored mesh jacket. Considerably cooler, but more than adequate protection if a fall cannot be avoided.
I know what you are saying, especially about hot weather. I have an armored mesh jacket as well and even an air bag vest but only wear them when around heavy traffic or on the interstate. What kind of motorcycle do you have, if I may ask?
+Qbal That would be the one. I think I paid $14 for the sprayer originally, but already had a couple of the cartridges and the auto liquid. So how far do you go on the Wing? Have you been to Michigan or Idaho yet? There's an '06 HD Ultra Classic sitting in my garage that want's to be rode, but at slightly only above 30 degrees now, relaxed riding will have to wait a bit.
I have a lot of "stuff" already in the garage so trying not to add anymore gadgets. lol The furthers I ever rode on the Wing was from Arkansas to Las Vegas and back. It was in August and very hot but we came back through Colorado which was much better with the cooler air. MemphisMike likes to ride in the cold air but of course he has one of those nice heated suits. I don't mind the cold but prefer a bit warmer weather. What state are you in, if I may ask?
I think you're asking for trouble using a pressure washer like that. The water is guaranteed to work its way into spots where there should be no water.
Qbal oh I have no specific points I'm thinking of, I'm just guessing that that could be an issue. Maybe I'm wrong. It seems to me that there are many seems and little spots in around the dash and the electronics where water could get in, when under pressure. I wash my ST1100 with a bucket and sponge and very low pressure sprinkled water from a hose. Again, maybe there's absolutely no issue with the high-pressure. I'm not gonna try with my bike though. Cheers, John
The first motorcycle I owned was a 96' ST1100. Man, I loved that bike and wish I had kept it since they don't make them anymore. Anyway, Honda engineers design their street bikes with the idea that eventually riders will end up crusing in the rain. Heck, I've been stuck at traffic lights on my Wing while it was heavily raining. They have to design them that way otherwise Honda dealers would be swamped with motorcycles in need of electronics replacement and failure due to water infiltrating the dash, etc. They are much more water tight than you may think John. If you don't believe it, the next time a heavy rainstorm comes through your area, leave that ST1100 out in the driveway overnight. I guarantee you that it will fire right up in the morning. Thank you for commenting.
Cruising/riding in the rain is not at all similar to using a pressure washer. You are most definitely asking for trouble using that methodology. Proper vid title should have the word "not" inserted after "How"!
Unfortunately, I must Agree on this one.....Riding in Shorts and Sandals is a Really Bad Idea, with that being said, He is An Adult Who Has the Right to make his Own Decisions and Suffer the Consequences of those choices. Nobody Ever PLANS an Accident.....Nobody. But I will say Thanks for his Courage and Trouble to Create a Video to Help Others at No Charge. This Video was about Washing his Motorcycle, Not a Safety Film.
Hi. Well really impressed with the build quality if it can stand that much water/pressure at the gauges/dials etc. Don't use that brush ever again lol!
Never had a problem. Just don't spray too close and be brief. I don't always clean my goldwing like this, only after a long road trip. Thank you for the comment.
+Michel Serviere Thanks Michel for your comments. I've been washing my Goldwing this way for the last 9 years and never had a problem. Remember, the Goldwing is one tough machine and was designed so that it could be ridden in the rain. Regarding the spark plugs, they are protected by the cylinder head side covers on the bottom and are not exposed. When spraying the dashboard buttons or other sensitive areas, just be brief with the water and hold it away at a distance to where the water pressure isn't that high. As an example, you obvisously DO NOT want to hold high pressure water spray 2 inches away from the brake fluid reservoir, right? So, use common sense and spray the sensitive areas from a distance. Ride safe!
Hey +Qbal , I think I have been out that way before. It is off of Butterfield Coach Road. I was wondering if that car wash would be good for my bike. We will have to meet up on a weekend. What are you doing this Sunday?
+renegadebiker24 Water on the electrical parts? No. Honda engineers designed their motorcycles with that in mind. They know street bikes will be ridden in the rain. So just make it brief and be sure to towel dry and then let your bike air dry. I've been doing it this way for the last 9 years bro. :)
+renegadebiker24 Ok, but any car wash will do. Check out the video i made on the honda ruckus headlight bulb change. You'll see there is a rubber housing to keep out dirt, water, etc. That may give you an idea.
Hey Qbal, Do you ever have problems with your electronics? That looks like an aweful lot of water on your controls. You are going to have some corrosion in and around your radio and horn controls. Be careful, it creeps up on you and things stop working as they should. Looks good though. Ride safe and maybe use some compressed air to get water out of crevasses. Butch Johnson
+butch johnson Thx Butch for your reply. I've been washing my Wing this way for the last 10 years and have never had a problem with anything. Just don't keep the spray too close to all the sensitive areas and be brief. When I ride it home from the car wash, the wind is going to blow most of the water out anyway which makes it simple for a final towel dry in the driveway. Remember, the Goldwing was designed to be ridden in the rain. Thanks again Butch and ride safe.
I gotta remark on the previous comments about high pressure wash, the rough bristles on that wand compared to microfiber AND your choices of riding gear when you tell others"to ride safe"? That being commented on, I have been riding for 53 years and have had dozens of bikes (Honda being the best of all) and have used a wet/dry vac to "no touch" dry my bikes, sucking the water out of electronic areas rather than letting them seep in or be pushed in deeper by towel drying . I use the exhaust adapter to attach the hose to that part of the vac and blow the water off non electronic areas (I have a Craftsman 6 hp). My favorite quick clean is tons cheaper than shop brands and does phenomenal job on minor road clean up and leaves a super protective shine. Quick Detailer can be gotten in a few brand names and is just a few bucks. Well, that;s my 2 cents. Hope YOU ride safeER. my dads motto way back in the late 50's early 60's was to "dress to the crash".
Kyra Bledsoe Thanks for tips on how you clean your motorcycles Kyra. I usually use the Honda brand spray cleaner to keep it shiny and clean and only take it to the car wash less frequently than the afformentioned. But you know, I've never had a problem with the electronics going out or any other problem after taking it to the car wash. As for "gearing up" in case of getting into an accident, I don't normally wear sandals and shorts but I do if I'm just running down to tne store, etc. But that's just me. I wear all the protective gear and I even have an air bag vest. I certainly appreciate your comments. Ride safe as well!
What does "dress to the crash" mean? Never heard that saying before and I've been riding a lot of years, my Dad rode a Indian Chief but he's not around so can't ask him.
@@jymebale5545 Here is a Correct Definition for you in the URL so nobody Accuses me of be a Smart Arse....(Yes I mispelled it on purpose) www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=ATGATT
Never never never pressure wash a motorcycle never. You force water and sometimes dirt into electrical connections that would not get wet otherwise usually. You force water down cables, you force water into the breather halls of your master cylinders.. you blast away the grease lubricating your side stand and your center stand. You force water in past the dust seals keeping water and dust out of your front wheel bearings. You forced water into all of the linkage for your rear shock, for your brake pedal pivot, for the linkage for your rear shock absorber, you force water in, you force lubrication out. You forced water into your steering head bearings, into your forks .. you forced grit and dirt and water into all of the switches on your handlebars, which is a nightmare for throttle by wire systems. All of the seals and linkages on your motorcycle are designed to try to stop rain and splashes from driving in the rain from getting into your components. A pressure washer would actually take your skin off if you let it. The only time, the only time you ever pressure wash a motorcycle, is if it is a dirtbike or a quad, and you are trying to get the mud off of it so that you can take that apart immediately to service it. You never pressure wash up a dirtbike and then put it away wet. When you go to take out the axle, they will be rusted in, your chain links will be seized, your throttle Will turn like it has grit under the throttle tube.. Pressure washers are four cars. All of the electrical connections are protected. You’re just washing big flat painted surfaces on a car. Washing your motorcycle with the pressure washer would be like washing the dashboard of your car with a motorcycle wit pressure washers are four cars. All of the electrical connections are protected. You’re just washing big flat painted surfaces on a car. Washing your motorcycle with the pressure washer would be like washing the dashboard of your car with that high pressure water. This is horrible advice. With the labor rate and the backlog of work at motorcycle dealerships, you do not want to risk electrical problems, dry bearings, brake failure, a breakdown on the highway out of town, Are used to be a motorcycle mechanic and four different shops, I’ve worked on bikes that were pressure washed, you can’t get the axles out, the wheel bearings are shot, cables fail, electrical gremlins, stickers and paint get blown away, water gets on the inside of instrument panel glass, handlebar controls stop working like, turn signals, high low beam, cruise control especially, and throttle by wire systems have a Knouff gremlins without forcing water in them. I have flipped motorcycles for over 30 years. I never buy a motorcycle that is absolutely clean because it’s been pressure washed Never never never use a pressure washer on a motorcycle ever
You won;t buy a clean motorcycle 🏍 !!! That's got me laughing pretty good !! If were to buy a Harley off a guy for $25-$30K, it better be shining, waxed, protected and detailed !! I would never wash my bike like this either but you got to wash your ride !! I hand wash the bike (Mothers Wash & Wax) with mircofiber avoiding as much of the electronics as possible, then get a shop vac to blow the water off, and get out the detailing spray...Done in 30 min !! Lol
Pressure wash NEVER even at a distance not the same as 100 mph in the rain, will cut through seals and such plus penetrate electrical connectors. And such. If you have not scratched that windscreen you are lucky. One last thing how are the wet socks. Nice looking bike considering the abuse
You mean the LED lights mounted underneath? I purchased those from wingstuff.com. The prices on their site are a little less expensive than buying from the Honda dealer. Thanks for watching!
I used to Work for a Honda goldwing reliance in Spain.....doing restauration....and with all mi respects to you.....what you've just done is a crime for the electrics an front scren or visor.....it is very easy to fuck....and cost 400euros..,ETC......to much Water ....in Long terms....youll have to replace the electrics.....this bike needs to be dry up with an Air compresor.....as you have left the radietor part all wet....and this is a problem in this bike...that area MUST be very well dry as it gets rusted very fast.....and when is dry.... apply WD40.....IN THIS AREA SO IT GETS PROTECTED.....good luck
Thx for commenting. Had it for 12 years and the electronics are fine. Yes, wd40 is a good idea but usually the ride home blows all that water out of those deep cracks. Thx again.
No. Honda engineers designed the Goldwing knowing that owners would inevitably ride in the rain. If they didn't, there would be recalls and lawsuits all over the world and the Goldwing would be tagged as a motorcycle to never ride in the rain due to poor speakers that get damaged because of water. Ride safe!
Doesn't the water blow on you when you don't dry the bike? I guess it's a testament to the way bikes are built you haven't had any problems with the electronics from using high pressure hose.
No problems as long as you don't hold it too close to the sensitive areas. When driving it home while it is still wet, the wind helps to blow the water out of the frame but yeah, you will get some water blown on you. After a mile or so, most of the water gets blown out depending on how fast you are going. Thanks for watching and commenting Brian.
If one of my Uncles (who got me into being a gearhead) ever saw me drag a wash or drying cloth on the ground while cleaning a bike or car, would have me flogged lol. Big no no...just like never use pressure on your gauges. Think you are lucky not getting any electrical probs there Qbal
+Raxus65 Thx Raxus. I'm careful every time I do it this way and never had a problem. And I agree about the wash cloth thing touching the ground. You don't want it to pick up any grit that might scratch the finish!
I wash mine in a coin op car wash, I keep a good 10 feet away with the sprayer. I have way too iron at my house and the car wash I go to they remove the iron from the water.
that hit pressure water spray is not good for the motorcycle. You are pushing water into places you should not. Use Honda cleaner and polish only $5 to $6 per can which last a long time.
Some observations: 1. Riding with t-shirt, shorts, and sandals, please look up the acronym ATGATT and try it. 2. Your turns need work, right away you turn and go straight to the wrong lane...and at the next intersection you turn and cross lanes in the turn. I couldn't watch the whole video to see any more turns after I watched you wash this bike. 3. You DO NOT wash a bike like this, you're not washing muddy garden tools here, c'mon this is a finely crafted machine. I can only shake my head and hope that you read all the comments in this post and change your approach. Good luck to you sir.
Hi JT, I bought those at a Honda dealership in Searcy, Arkansas while getting an oil change. I was just browsing accessories while waiting and ended up buying them. I can't remember who made them. But they're out there somewhere. Will let you know if I can find them.
Well, good way to wash a bike I guess tho I prob wouldn't do it to my GW, but to each his own, right? Whats up with the white socks and sandals?? hehehehe
I personally don't see anything wrong with what a person wears. After all, this IS a video about washing a Honda Goldwing, not a fashion show 😊 Great video btw!
You obviously dont see past the content of the video its not just about the washing of a bike (the lazy way) its also about presentation and whose watching (your kids maybe ) it should be how not to travel to wash your pride and joy
@@Qbal8 LOL, Qbal I realize you have taken quite a bit of FLACK over your Dress in this Video, Again it was Not a Video Teaching anyone How to Ride Safely....but I bet Next Time you don't let anyone See How Your Dressed....lol. I am just Giving You a Hard Time, All in FUN. You sure Stirred Up alot of People. Thanks for the Video and don't let these Folks Discourage You.
@@sandybryson7141 Thanks Sandy. I normally gear up but sometimes with just a run down to the grocery store, etc, I don't. But I certainly value everyone's perspective. Thank you for the comment.
Storing the bike with water droplets all over the frame and crevices is asking for premature electrical and corrosion problems. I would take it for a longer ride back home , or else blow dry it wih an air compressor before putting it away.
That's what I used to do when I owned my 2008 Harley Davidson Fat Bob. I'd cruise it down the road after drying the majority of the water off with a towel and let the wind take care of the rest of the water I couldn't get to.
I tried my hardest to bite my tongue when I saw this video. But here I am. And lay lifetime I have owned mini motorcycles of different types. Outside of a dirt bike I have never washed a motorcycle just as I saw exampled here. It made me sick to see. If I was in in the market for a motorcycle and knew the previous owner washed his bike this way. He can have it. I would never buy a bike that is washed in this fashion.
Scott Prior, why don't you show us HOW YOU Wash your Bike, everybody I know washes this way with the Exception of Fair Weather Riders who Never Ride in the Rain and are able to Maintain the Cleanliness with only a Spray Bottle and a Towel. Try riding 20,000 miles a year and Maintain it with a Spray Bottle and a Towel.....It doesn't work very well. Careful How You Criticize others, Your Comment Was RUDE and Undeserving.
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@@sandybryson7141 Actually, the only people I see washing bikes this way are low income types (or Northerners in winter) who do not have access to a spigot and hose unlike Mr. Sandals and Socks in this video. Using recycled water from a closed loop plumbing system is not ideal, and will degrade a painted finish, especially plastic. And water invasion riding in the rain does not even compare with a directed high pressure stream. No need to cast aspersions. The class war exists only in your mind, cupcake.
I agree 110% I've Ridden Goldwings for over 40 years and owned 8 different models, 1000,1100,1200 and 1500 and Never washed mine at a car wash. OMG! It's not a car. He's putting water where it doesn't need to be.
oh, man!!! I respect you. you can wash it very easy by yourself, but it's too easy!!! we should clean it more careful. for example before you running... you wipe water with a towel
Hi. Just reading some of the comments about washing. Each to their own. I also have a 2006 Wing with 110,000 miles on it. I was just wondering if you have ever undated your GPS. I did and doesn't work properly. I still have all my favorites saved but can't program any new address in. Only thing I could put is the house number, cannot print in name of street or city cause the keypad only shows the numbers. Anyone have this problems. Thanks.
@@Qbal8 Hi. I never bought it at a Honda dealer, got it from a gps shop in Calgary, Alberta. It was suppose to be the right one and now they stopped carrying updates. So I just might pull it out and try reinstalling it and hope for the best. Thanks. I did ask at the Honda dealership but they wanted $600 for the update, wasn't paying that.
+John Webster Do you have a Goldwing now? I power washed my CTX 1300, and I have not had a problem with it after I washed mine. No electrical problems so far, and I doubt Qbal has had any problems with his, because he has charged my phone with his Goldwing, and even my camera battery without any problem.
+renegadebiker24 Yes I own a 2006 Goldwing for eight years and most Goldwing owners would never wash it in this maner., because the Goldwing is water resistant not water proof, there is
eckggh! I cringed when you didn't wash that brush before putting it on your ride! gravel and all kinds of crap are on those brushes when previous users hang them up...
+ooGOLDYoo IMVU Thanks for your reply. I've been washing my Wing this way for 9 years and never had a problem because I'm careful the way I do it. But we all have our own ways of doing things. Thanks again!
A) You are not supposed to use a power washer. It says in your owners manual. B) you should not spray directly your speakers and instrument panel. C) why would you bring a towel. D) why record trip to and from the car wash. E) you should never wear shorts and any type of shoes that doesn't cover your ankle. Most accidents happen within 7 miles of home. I'll give you an A for effort and you meant well.
To me, this should not be a big deal on how to pressure wash a Goldwing. These videos will show how durable the Goldwing is and how the electrical components are made and put into the bike at: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-LUWQe42nr3o.html , and at: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-3Mio2ZjY9N8.html or at: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-xVJXtYoGk9I.html .
pretty sure I'd never wash mine like that but its good to see it'll take that high pressure water everywhere. what do you do for sticky buttons. I tried electronic cleaner but the plastic got soft so I took most completely apart.
Got a 2008 GL1800 (Pearl White) and it gets taken to the "dollar" car wash about every 6 months or so - NEVER use the brush, just "rinse" and I keep the wand a good distance away from any of the electronics/switches, etc. Afterwards, I wipe it down front to back, top to bottom with a good terrycloth towel, looking it over very carefully. Still looks as good as the day I bought it (brand new) in August 2009. Got just over 76,000 miles on her.
Shouldn't use a power washer... usr micro fiber wash mitt, not a car wash brush.... shouldn't even use car wash brush on your car. it will scratch the paint. Thumbs down on this vid!
