Washing my Vado

[KAM2005]

Hello,

About to wash and clean my Vado for the first time. Is there anything specific I need to be careful of when cleaning an ebike?

Thank you.

 

[Nxkharra]

Hello,

About to wash and clean my Vado for the first time. Is there anything specific I need to be careful of when cleaning an ebike?

Thank you.

Be careful around the battery,electronic, and motor. They are water resistance but you don’t want to use heavy stream of water directly toward them.
Also stay away from the holes where the cables enter the frame. Again they are protected but you don’t want too much water getting in.
I made a mistake of using a wash and wax solution (that I used to use in my RV) to clean my Vado first time and I think some of the wax got on break discs and slightly contaminated them.
Aside from that enjoy

 

[Sierratim]

Water is not your friend, both for the electrical system, and the chain drive. Others have suggested Muck Off for general cleaning. I just use a damp rag. For the chain, I spray WD40 on a rag for a quick wipe down.

Be sure to keep these cleaners away from your brakes!

 

[rich c]

Never use any form of pressurized water. I have never used a hose on any of my eBikes for 5 years. Bottle brush in tight areas to remove dirt, then damp rag with very frequent rinsing is how I do it.

 

[KAM2005]

Ok. Thank you very much.