Washing an ATV

[mudman]

hey guys this might sound like a stupid question but im still fairly new to ATV's and just washed mine for the first time the other day. I was wondering if there is any concern that i should have about getting water in places where it shouldn't be along with places that i should get that maybe are off the beaten trail that i could miss. I kept it running this time just in case the electrics messed up or something, i think i just need to hear that it fine and i dont need to worry


Sorry if it sounds dumb but im only 20 aand bought my ATV and dont want to ruin it with some stupid reason

Thanks
Cody

 

[b_700x]

Yea they're pretty much waterproof (have to be), but I wouldn't exactly point a pressure washer at the electrical stuff full blast. You'll be fine.

 

[mudman]

thanks for the quick answer, but i was just using the hose and a sponge with soap not a pressure washer

 

[b_700x]

Yea, that was my point, anything less than doing that and you'll be fine.

 

[DaveD912]

I put a bag over the muffler and wait until the engine is cooled off. I'm not sure if that is necessary, but I've always done it that way.

 

[Robotaz]

I pressure wash everything.