[auskiwi]

Is it adequate to just hose off and scrub our bikes to ship via container from the U.S-or do they need to be pressure washed? Im assuming as long as they don't have any mud on them they are OK..advice would be appreciated. Thank you!

Amy.

[pieeater]

I just blasted our with the pressure washer and had no problems.Some people don't even empty the lawnmower,these are the idiots they are looking for.

[thomas family]

Hi

We just scrubbed the tyres and pedals, we had no probs with MAF. As long as no visible dirt/mud is on the bikes this seems sufficent.

[Smiler]

We hosed and scrubbed ours squeaky clean.

They weren't even looked at by MAF.

[auskiwi]

Thanks everyone! :nice1

[Cardiff Irons]

OK, silly question from me. What about the lubrication on the chain, gears etc. Is it OK to leave that on? If I don't the bikes will be very, very rusty after a 10 week journey.

[Smiler]

OK, silly question from me. What about the lubrication on the chain, gears etc. Is it OK to leave that on? If I don't the bikes will be very, very rusty after a 10 week journey.

We cleaned stuff like the chain, the chain on the chain saw, tools etc and then lightly oiled them with that thin oil in a can.

Can't remember the name sorry. :o

[Howie]

I think we just washed the tires and made sure all the mud and dirt was off the rest of the bike. I do remember finding a piece of grass in the chain the first time I oiled it in NZ. Oops!! I guess I'm one of those people they're looking out for.

[Cardiff Irons]

Thanks smiler. :nice1

Howie, I'm reporting you to the highest authorities. I wouldn't think you'll be lasting much longer in NZ. :D

[Questor]

I scrubbed mine before the shippers packed it - didn't bother to put any extra lube on - while they're not here yet, I really can't see that MAF will have too much of a problem, there was no obvious dirt, it hadn't been off road that much!!