SB-Waschen Anleitung

Washing your motorcycle in Germany

Self-service car washes (SB-Waschboxen) are a good place to wash a motorcycle – with care: let the bike cool down, soak before rinsing, keep a large distance from bearings, chain, brakes, electronics and the exhaust, then dry it and lube the chain. In Passau, Die Sauberei Waschpark is made for riders: a HelmSafe helmet cabinet, a helmet disinfection machine and a motorcycle dryer.

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Step by step

  1. Let it cool down Engine, exhaust and brakes should no longer be hot.
  2. Store your helmet At Die Sauberei: in the HelmSafe cabinet, so it stays dry.
  3. Soak Pre-wash or power foam on fairing, wheels and front – insects soften.
  4. Rinse with distance Flat angle, far away. Never aim directly at wheel/steering bearings, chain, brake calipers, switches, connectors, radiator fins or into the exhaust.
  5. Dry Use the motorcycle dryer for engine, radiator, controls and wheels.
  6. Chain and brakes Lube the chain once dry; test the brakes carefully before riding.

Helmet care

After a sweaty tour the helmet lining smells. At Die Sauberei the helmet disinfection refreshes the inside in 3.5 minutes – when the green light comes on, take it out and it's ready to wear. Wash removable pads by hand every few months.

FAQ

Where can I wash my motorcycle in Passau?

At Die Sauberei Waschpark, Kachletstraße 30a – with helmet cabinet, helmet disinfection and a motorcycle dryer.

Is high pressure safe for motorcycles?

With distance and care. Never aim at bearings, chain, electronics or the exhaust.