Good motorcycle wash in Bangkok?

[bkksteve123]

Hi,

 

I know there are cheap bike washes around every corner, but I've had issues before with my previous bikes where they just spray (pressure) water EVERYWHERE which can cause damage to some parts. Sometimes my bike wouldn't start after they washed it, and it had strange issues after the wash.

 

So I'm a bit reluctant to take my new Triumph to a cheap 100b wash and have some thai genius damage it. Unfortunately my condo will not allow me to use the hose for me to do it myself in the parking area, so I need to find a solution to this.

 

I live in the On Nut area, so around that area would be good, but willing to travel. I tried Googling this but did not get any useful results.

 

Any tips on this are welcome!

 

/S

[johng]

You could do it yourself with a bucket and a couple of liters of water, soft rag and old tooth brush for harder to reach parts...no need for a hose at all.

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[bkksteve123]

8 minutes ago, johng said:

You could do it yourself with a bucket and a couple of liters of water, soft rag and old tooth brush for harder to reach parts...no need for a hose at all.

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I thought a hose would be quite essential to reach some parts, and obviously to reduce the amount of time spent completing the task. I guess I will give it a shot if I can't find any good places that will do it for me. Thanks for the comment :)

[Nickymaster]

There is a very nice bike/car wash/motel etc at the beginning of Thong Lo right side (from Sukhumvit). They wash luxury cars and big bikes.

 

 Just looked it up and it's called Garage Lounge Thonglor.

[VocalNeal]

Orange gas/LPG station on Soi 71 Between sub soi 36 and 35 has a wash bay at the rear I am sure they would let you do it yourself.

Edited August 17, 2017 by VocalNeal

[thaiguzzi]

Yep, DIY. Been in the trade all my life, pressure washers is a big No No on a motorcycle.

Only thing a pressure washer can be used on is an absolutely filthy, muddy motocrosser or trials bike, and even then, one needs to be aware of avoiding headstock bearings, wheel bearings, rear linkeage and shock bearings, and an ecu/cdi unit.

 Best stick to a bucket and mop/rag. DIY. Everytime.

[Namplik]

I clean my car at WAC just behind Big C on Rama 4 and are pleased with them https://goo.gl/maps/qCBAN53Rd1w
They wash big bikes also, but I have no experience with that. 

 

For my scooter I use a 80 Bath place behind Lotus on Rama 4 as well, they do a good job on that. They sometimes clean bigger bikes too. https://goo.gl/maps/Yawm8jCo3ym
 

[nandele]

Normally use grip at A square on soi 24...really happy but not cheap..good thing is that u can eventually leave the bike there and pick it up when convenient
Price around 600thb


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[bkksteve123]

On 17/08/2017 at 0:12 PM, nandele said:

Normally use grip at A square on soi 24...really happy but not cheap..good thing is that u can eventually leave the bike there and pick it up when convenient
Price around 600thb


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Thanks, this seems to be exactly what I'm looking for. Will go check them out soon!

[thaiguzzi]

17 hours ago, bkksteve123 said:

Thanks, this seems to be exactly what I'm looking for. Will go check them out soon!

Don't say I did not warn you if your "ride by wire', ABS, ride modes and ECU take a shIt....

[bkksteve123]

On 19/08/2017 at 9:42 AM, thaiguzzi said:

Don't say I did not warn you if your "ride by wire', ABS, ride modes and ECU take a shIt....

I checked it out and decided not to let them clean my bike seeing how they did another one.

 

If you want something done right, you just have to do it yourself.

 

BTW, what do you use for chain oil/lubrication here and where do you buy it? Checked both Tesco and Big C near me, neither had any product specific for that. Tips?

[thaiguzzi]

6 hours ago, bkksteve123 said:

I checked it out and decided not to let them clean my bike seeing how they did another one.

 

If you want something done right, you just have to do it yourself.

 

BTW, what do you use for chain oil/lubrication here and where do you buy it? Checked both Tesco and Big C near me, neither had any product specific for that. Tips?

Mom'n'Pop corner m/cycle shop - aerosol chain lube.

[JonnyF]

I use Sumo Big Bike wash just off Nawamin Road, just before Chocolate Ville.

 

They always have some high end bikes in there and know what they're doing, washing the breakable bits by hand instead of using the jetwash that they use for the other bits. Owner is friendly as well and all prices are listed on the board so there's no attempts to add Farang tax. They do a good chain clean and lube as well. Air con waiting area (bit small) and a free water.

 

It's a fair distance from you but if you fancy a little ride...

[bkksteve123]

1 hour ago, JonnyF said:

I use Sumo Big Bike wash just off Nawamin Road, just before Chocolate Ville.

 

They always have some high end bikes in there and know what they're doing, washing the breakable bits by hand instead of using the jetwash that they use for the other bits. Owner is friendly as well and all prices are listed on the board so there's no attempts to add Farang tax. They do a good chain clean and lube as well. Air con waiting area (bit small) and a free water.

 

It's a fair distance from you but if you fancy a little ride...

Thanks! I'll check it out.

 

Been meaning to pay Zeus Customs a visit, which seems to be next door so that would work out nicely.

[BBJ]

I think people are a little sensitive when it comes to using a pressure washer.  Best not ride in a downpour then!  I've always used them and had no issues.  Taking care not to direct maximum pressure in certain areas is of course important.  Such as bearings and directly over chains which has been mentioned.  And not to close  either.  I've used S100 cleaning spray and then a pressure wash from a half meter away or so.  S100 is extortionately priced at 1000bht per bottle and you'll be lucky to get two washes.  Trying Fast Clean which is is Thai alternative at 300bht.  (Only use these products for extra dirt cleaning).

 

Generally, I use a wax wash and pressure rinse.

 

But everyone has a different story.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited August 29, 2017 by BBJ

[BBJ]

On 8/25/2017 at 3:37 PM, bkksteve123 said:

Thanks! I'll check it out.

 

Been meaning to pay Zeus Customs a visit, which seems to be next door so that would work out nicely.

Good mention. 

Just past Scott Mountain biker dealer.

[JonnyF]

2 hours ago, BBJ said:

I think people are a little sensitive when it comes to using a pressure washer.  Best not ride in a downpour then!  I've always used them and had no issues.  Taking care not to direct maximum pressure in certain areas is of course important.  Such as bearings and directly over chains which has been mentioned.  And not to close  either.  I've used S100 cleaning spray and then a pressure wash from a half meter away or so.  S100 is extortionately priced at 1000bht per bottle and you'll be lucky to get two washes.  Trying Fast Clean which is is Thai alternative at 300bht.  (Only use these products for extra dirt cleaning).

 

Generally, I use a wax wash and pressure rinse.

 

But everyone has a different story.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Think it's more a case of how you use it. If you adjust the nozzle so it's a fairly wide spray and stand a few feet back then you're unlikely to have issues.

 

I've had indicators/hoses etc. knocked off by teenagers working at these shops blasting it at point blank range with the nozzle set to the thinnest stream. That's why it's a good idea to go to a specialist big bike cleaning shop that knows what they're doing, they still use a jet wash but they use it appropriately. The scruffy tin roof places that do Finos for 80 Baht generally don't give a toss.

[Nickymaster]

A High pressure cleaner and Muc Off fast action bike cleaner has been my winning formula the last 10 years.


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[BBJ]

18 hours ago, Nickymaster said:

A High pressure cleaner and Muc Off fast action bike cleaner has been my winning formula the last 10 years.


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That's another one.  But where do you buy it as Panda Rider don't sell anymore? The guys on facebook are non responsive so I gave up and tried S100.

 

Trying Fast Clean which is 300bht for the equivalent quantity.  Needs a liitle more to work but seems ok. 

[Nickymaster]

^ I bought a couple of bottles at a bike show. 2 for 1 price. I know they sell it at Kawasaki Real Motorsport at Mega Bang Na.