Ryko R7B UltraClean - 4K

Located in Miami, FL

This is likely the last operating R7B UltraClean in FL. It's astonishing how well this system has stood up the test of time.

This footage shows a few different cycles this machine is capable of.

Unfortunately, the system was closed the day before because it kept getting stuck. It was parked at the end of the bay for that reason, and the first clip is making sure it was good to go. These machines run indefinitely, It's just small generic mechanical parts that go out. For example, the most recent repair was to replace the worn out lovejoy couplings with brand new ones. This system has been serviced by a retired ryko tech, and it works great!

[mchanzr]

I used to love seeing going through one like this as a kid. One time, I made my uncle take me to the car wash and he had his radio on. Broke the antenna off (powered antenna) lol

[TheCarWashSoutherner]

If it works, it works. And I'm glad it does because this rare gem is clean!

[thecarwashelevatorfanatic]

Glad to see this amazing machine is still here! But it’s sad that it’s malfunctioning a lot.

[AgateEditing]

This feels like an innovative car wash straight from 2002. Decent features, good washes & best customer service

[CarWash]

That is pure fantasy. Still working. Amazing!

[WisconsinCarWashChannel]

Can't go wrong with vintage! I have never seen a vintage Ryko in better shape more then my R-784, The R-784 is older then the R7B and that system even beats any R7B I've seen on youtube, that thing is insanely clean for the late 60's!

[inactivechannel]

Damn, that is a BEAUTIFUL machine right there! It's quite sad to know that it's not in the best working order, but I'm glad it's still there and works! That foam at the start as well though, lmao. Great video!

[arizonaelevatorsandmore]

Any car wash equipment that the owner has good faith in and cares about can
last forever as long as the owner puts some time and effort into his work day at his gas station/car wash to maintaining the system and keeping it running.

[iuhsdihdslifuvholuidfh]

I miss these car washes so much!I used to be petrified of them as a kid, especially those evil looking pinwheel brushes 😂😂

[danielpersson]

Omg That 9-5 Aero is rare!!!😍 turbo6 with panorama and beige interior, Take care of Its worth alot of money here in sweden

[bigburgerboi]

I want to see your next video don't leave us hanging man!

[hyugadeath]

Love the video glad to see the system is still running also happy knowing the owners are still doing there best to maintain it sounds like the bearing in the wheels of the gantry to move back and forth are going bad and I think the air pressure for the wash arms is a little high because the wash arms kind smack into the car and they position them selves pretty close with the front ones and maybe a new top brush but I enjoyed the video ending made me laugh... great job

[ryanthenascarguy]

This system has been here a while, huh? I hope they can keep it up longer! And this uses Simoniz, right?

[bigburgerboi]

Did you hook up the gopro to the R7B? like you said you might would?

[TrashBulldogProductions]

Those gantry wheels need lubrication ASAP and it looks like the chemical pumps are malfunctioning. Also the blower nozzle oscilator seems to be busted and or poorly aligned. But it is nice to see a classic of the car wash industry still around. Maybe with some more love and care she could be running well.

[Rodj]

I have to ask, was this taken before March 2019? Sometime early 2019 they added brushes, rinse arches, and dryers to the self service bay which a video from March 2019 shown this, but in your video, all of that is missing unless they removed it.

[adelaideautowashes]

Seems to operate fine, for such an old system, except the presoak manifolds. Wow, they need some work.

[bigburgerboi]

WOW sad to see it on its last legs are they going to fix it, I hope so :'(

[carwashguy]

Could you revisit Osprey Car Wash if you get a chance? I would like to see if they still have their old Hanna Sherman equipment.

[MiamiAviator]

I Wonder if they still have these in Florida