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Automated Motorcycle Wash Opens at Indy Speedway
SPEEDWAY, Ind. – The country’s first automated touch free motorcycle wash has been installed at Dirt Stripper car wash in Speedway, bringing a new way for motorcycle owners to clean their bikes in just a few minutes for just a few dollars.
Called MOTO EXPRESS WASH® the wash bay looks and works similar to a traditional automated car wash. Bikes are driven into the bay, where the rider dismounts, and then the bike is secured by a computerized system that activates blocks at the kick stand and front tire, stabilizing the bike. An arm moves across and over the bike for pre-soak, wash and the spot-free rinse. At the same time, the front and rear wheels are being rotated and cleaned, and then the bike is air-dried. The whole process takes about five minutes.
The installation of MOTO EXPRESS WASH® automated motorcycle wash comes less than a year after Harrell’s Car Wash System® tested a prototype of the automated motorcycle wash at the Dirt Stripper® car wash located at 4980 Crawfordsville Road in Speedway.
“Wash. Dry. Ride.® that’s our motto for MOTO EXPRESS WASH®,” said Mark Harrell, who invented the automated motorcycle wash.
Earlier this spring, Harrell signed a contract with Washworld Inc. of DePere Wisconsin to manufacture and distribute the MOTO EXPRESS WASH® automated motorcycle wash globally. Stock’s Harley-Davidson in Manitowoc, Wisc. is the first motorcycle dealer to install the innovative system.
“The first time I saw the prototype, I knew this was something that would become an immediate hit with motorcycle riders,” said owner Dave Stock, who also is a Washworld Inc. principal. “Based on the feedback we’ve received, we’re confident the MOTO EXPRESS WASH® automated motorcycle wash will be available to motorcycle owners from coast-to-coast.
MOTO EXPRESS WASH® automated motorcycle wash also includes Washworld’s exclusive Washview™and Washview Remote™ software. The software allows the wash owner to access the wash from anywhere using a PC or laptop with the ability to turn on and off functions, view wash counts and wash events in real time.
The MOTO EXPRESS WASH® automated motorcycle wash also includes the Washworld pump station with direct feed solutions system which provides more control and a resource conservation system that saves utility and chemical costs.
ABOUT HARRELL’S CAR WASH SYSTEMS®
Mark Harrell bought his first car wash in Indianapolis in 1977. The company operates, builds and sells car wash systems throughout Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio. For more information about the MOTO EXPRESS WASH® automated motorcycle wash go to www.motoexpresswash.com.
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