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Old 01-25-2012, 04:35 PM
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What Pressure Washer Do You Use?

I have owned ATVs and dirt bikes for years and found that a pressure washer is handy tool to have when the ride is over. It does require some care as I have become quite adept at removing decals, especially my registration sticker! I used a friend's 1700 psi electric machine and found it lacking. In the past I have used a 2500 psi gas machine and I am wondering what others have been using?
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Old 01-25-2012, 04:40 PM
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I have been very happy with my Ridgid.

Gas Pressure Washer from RIDGID | The Home Depot - Model#: RD80701
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Old 01-25-2012, 05:12 PM
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I also use a Ridgid
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Old 01-25-2012, 06:10 PM
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Husky 3600 psi with Honda motor
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Old 01-25-2012, 06:22 PM
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Husky 3600 psi with Honda motor
3600 PSI!!!!!!

That definitely matches your callsign....
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Old 01-25-2012, 09:21 PM
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Craftsman with the Honda engine, think its a 2500 or 3000, use the delicate nozzle, they go on sale a lot so keep checking at Sears, think mine was $299
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Old 01-26-2012, 06:49 AM
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I have always been told not to use a pressure washer. As a matter of fact I was told that by the dealer I bought my ATV from. They told me that the high pressure just drives the mud pass the seals into the bearings. When I get done with mine I just use garden hose pressure and clean it by hand. It most be so because I have never had to change a bearing in that bike yet and it has 6000 miles of hard off road riding. It has seen its share of mud and water.
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Old 01-26-2012, 04:18 PM
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I use a Honda 3500 PSI unit when I get it home, but I've been looking for something small, possibly 12 v to carry on the bike. The radiator gets so much crud in it, it overheats sometimes.
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Old 01-26-2012, 05:08 PM
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craftsmen 3000 psi with turbo wand works awsome after washing i grease all zerk fittings . air powered grease gun takes about 5 minutes
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Old 01-26-2012, 05:42 PM
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I used to use one until I blew the stickers off the gas tank LOL.. I just use a hose, brush, sponge and elbow grease.. Wesley's white tire spray will take anything there is off the tires like nothing..
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