Easy Motorcycle Washing in 30 Minutes Even Without a Nearby Water Source

Dealing with stray cat spraying damage

The other day, I suffered from stray cat spraying damage on my property.

Spraying, that is, marking.

It has a much more intense odor than urine.

I had previously noticed cat paw prints on my scooter's seat and foot space.

As a countermeasure, I placed bird-repellent netting from Daiso.

Usually, this method prevents damage from stray cats.

However, this time I happened to forget to take precautions.

I parked the scooter with only a cover and a lock.

This meant that for the stray cats, the seat and foot space were free to use.

It seems it was a glamping setup for stray cats.

And so, it got sprayed.

Let's wash the motorcycle

Since moving to an apartment complex, I have been using Plexus for motorcycle maintenance because the water source is far away.

Cleaning, coating, and polishing all in one bottle of 'Plexus'!!

Wait!

I had a rechargeable cordless high-pressure washer all along!

Easy car wash in 30 minutes

Washing the car once a month.

Washing the scooter is definitely easier than that.

Above all, because the body is small, every task is done in a flash.

Since the water is sprayed as a mist, it only takes about 16L in total.

It's so easy and simple!
I wish I had realized this sooner.

It's much more refreshing and cleaner than just using a bottle of Plexus, as it removes dust and dirt from every nook and cranny.

Plus, it stays clean longer.
This feels great.

Be careful where you work

Point 1

Make sure to properly apply the waterproofing mentioned in step 1 above.

Please refer here for details.

When applying water, do so gently from the front and from above.

Motorcycles are designed to withstand normal rain, after all.

Point 2

While using a high-pressure washer, a mist of water will spray into the air.

This can cause trouble by getting pedestrians, cars, or nearby houses wet.

First, carefully choose your washing location.
Be mindful of strong winds and wind direction when using a high-pressure washer.

If you are in an environment where a little mist is acceptable, a space the size of two tatami mats is enough to wash a scooter.

The work can be completed in about 30 minutes.

This is especially recommended for those living in apartment complexes or those far from a water source.

Washing your bike with a rechargeable cordless high-pressure washer is extremely convenient.

Related goods, etc.

Living in an apartment complex makes it difficult to wash your beloved bike.

In that situation, a senior resident of the apartment complex told me about Plexus.

Cleaning, coating, and polishing all in one bottle of 'Plexus'!

Unfortunately, it is currently out of stock due to difficulties in procuring raw materials.

Since purchasing this type of high-pressure washer, I've been able to wash my bike anywhere.

Over the past few years, the price of local coin-operated car washes has skyrocketed.
Thinking this wouldn't do, I introduced this device.

As long as you have a bucket and water, you can use it anywhere.

The power is sufficient. It's not the extreme high power of a self-service car wash, but a water pressure you can fully utilize.

The battery life is also fine.

I hoped it would pay for itself if I could use it more than 10 times compared to coin car washes, but it has already more than paid for itself.

I put the water for the high-pressure washer in a water-repellent backpack. I put eight empty 2L plastic bottles in it.

You should also prepare a backpack and plastic bottles daily as a countermeasure for water outages during disasters.

A bucket I've been using casually.
It has 1-liter markings. Its square shape makes it easy to store. It has few indentations, which are common in resin products, so it's hard for water stains, mold, and other dirt to accumulate.

For shampoo, this is the only choice.
It's just a huge amount. Even if you use it for a monthly wash, you can wash for an infinite amount of time. By the way, one black capful of detergent in 1L of water is enough.

The lather is creamy. Just put it in the aforementioned squirrel-brand bucket and knead it with a sponge to create a rich lather.

When handling chemicals, not just shampoo, use protective goggles. Splashes fly around quite a bit. This is also to prevent your eyes from feeling gritty later.
You can buy them at home centers for about 300 yen.

Make this to deal with stray cats.

Daiso has cat repellent nets, but I think those are insufficient as a countermeasure against cats.

It might not work on brazen cats.

This bird repellent net.

The bird repellent version has longer spikes.

Therefore, it is also highly effective at repelling cats.

These can be connected both vertically and horizontally.

Use zip ties to connect them to the size of the scooter seat or footwell.

Daiso's reusable zip ties are convenient.

Finally, attach laundry clips to the four corners with zip ties; for items placed on the seat, clip them to the tandem bar.

For items placed in the footwell, clip them to the motorcycle cover.

This completes the installation of the cat repellent net.