Cleaning your haibike

[net200777]

I've read a little in the manual. It says to remove the battery if you spray the frame? Does anyone wash with a hose?

 

[rich c]

Nope. Damp rag, rinsed often in a bucket of water. Single trails are closed after rain, so it never gets really muddy. Probably looks odd, but I carry the bike over a couple of streams out there too. My theory, water and electricity don't mix.

 

[Rakku]

Regarding haibikes with a bosch motor, those things are nearly waterproof.

Its obvious that you shouldnt spray that thing down with a pressure washer, but as far as I know, there should be no problem rinsing the bike off with a hose (without pressure ofc).

 

[Slipstream19]

Ive been cleanin with hose, then soapwater spounge then damp fabric. Everything with battery dismounted. Am i risking it?

 

[rich c]

Ive been cleanin with hose, then soapwater spounge then damp fabric. Everything with battery dismounted. Am i risking it?

I guess it depends on how much mud you have to remove. I'll not get a hose close to mine.

 

[Sweetwater]

Battery off the bike, there's no chance to short the system even if a drop or two of water get's into a connection.
Battery mounted, the system will be looking for that opportunity.
I live in the arid west and a bucket wash is the right way to do it with the battery off the bike.