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So long as you don’t directly aim at seals and bearings at close range and extended periods, it can’t be an issue. I clean the DR down occasionally, and when I do I just keep waving the pressure washer from a distance and never perpendicular.
Why not run with the original cover and just clean it every other ride?
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All good advice. Basically I was a bit of a wet wipe last week and rode the bike in some awful conditions, which I definitely shouldn't have done on my own. New tyres became a slick and bike was a right state. Won't be repeating this is in a hurry so unlikely to be a big issue. Like you say takes 2 secs to remove the sprocket cover.
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@skinny good shout, a stiff brush worked well this time once I discovered the nest of grot behind the sprocket cover. Will take a look at what other covers are available, preferably not in anodised red like so many crf owners love to fit.
@hugo7 I can understand why some people aren't keen to use them on bikes, personally haven't had any issues (incl electronics on Italian machines), although maybe it's luck. Will persevere with the degreaser and stiff brush method for now whilst I'm still getting into a cleaning routine with the bike. Oh and totally agree about dropping the brand name, people seem to love doing this with a Dyson too I feel.