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[Ty1on2]

Hey all, was wondering how to go about cleaning the SE Fatboy motor.
I was told that it was powder coated, don't know for sure. But I got some
tar on mine. can anyone tell me how to remove this without discoloring
the motor? Thanks All.

[REGGAB]

Hey all, was wondering how to go about cleaning the SE Fatboy motor.
I was told that it was powder coated, don't know for sure. But I got some
tar on mine. can anyone tell me how to remove this without discoloring
the motor? Thanks All.

Spray some WD40 on a rag and wipe it over the tar.  It'll take a little elbow grease, but it'll come off.

[Boatman]

Brake/parts cleaner on a rag works as well.  The only time I have used it is for tar and just spot that area.  Otherwise I just hose it (engine) off when I wash the bike.

[REGGAB]

Additionally, I've found that the Harley Wheel and tire Cleaner works great a a degreaser on the silver engine.  Seems that I would wipe all day and there will still be a sheen on the area where I've used WD40.  A few squirts of the wheel and tire cleaner followed by a liberal dousing of water, and it looks new again.

[Ty1on2]

Thanks guys, I'll try the things yall said. Thanks again for the info.
                                                                   

[murphy]

I have a black scratch on my inner primary, I know it's a scratch because brake cleaner won't remove it... any suggestions on how to repair or hide it?

The colour is blonde as well.

Thanks in advance!

[REGGAB]

I have a black scratch on my inner primary, I know it's a scratch because brake cleaner won't remove it... any suggestions on how to repair or hide it?

The colour is blonde as well.

Thanks in advance!

Depends on where it is.  Kuryaken makes a chrome inner primary cover, which would conceal a scratch on top of the inner primary.  Of course, you could always replace your inner primary with a chrome inner primary.  I have heard that chrome parts don't dissipate heat as well as the powdercoated parts.  I never researched it, but hearing about it is enough to warrant investigation (for me) if that is the route you decide to take.  You might try the WD40 thing to see if you can get the black out of the scratch, and at least make it silver again.

[spydglide]

Depends on where it is.  Kuryaken makes a chrome inner primary cover, which would conceal a scratch on top of the inner primary.  Of course, you could always replace your inner primary with a chrome inner primary.  I have heard that chrome parts don't dissipate heat as well as the powdercoated parts.  I never researched it, but hearing about it is enough to warrant investigation (for me) if that is the route you decide to take.  You might try the WD40 thing to see if you can get the black out of the scratch, and at least make it silver again.

Tell me it ain't so... ....har!  spyder

[Fired00d]

Tell me it ain't so... ....har!  spyder

Never been a problem for me. I've probably got 80% or more of the possible pieces of chrome that can be put on the engine on mine and haven't had any problems.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[110tHunDer]

Never been a problem for me. I've probably got 80% or more of the possible pieces of chrome that can be put on the engine on mine and haven't had any problems.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

Is one of those a chrome oil temp dipstick?  Maybe your engine is running 80% hotter than before all that chrome?

[Fired00d]

Is one of those a chrome oil temp dipstick?  Maybe your engine is running 80% hotter than before all that chrome?

Of course it is.... wise guy.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[REGGAB]

Is one of those a chrome oil temp dipstick?  Maybe your engine is running 80% hotter than before all that chrome?

         

Hey Gary, Honestly, I'm not trying to be a smart ass.........Lord knows I have that down to a science without putting forth an effort...........but how would you know?  I suppose we could use an IR thermometer and compare primary temps between a chrome inner and a non-chrome inner.  Seems to me that would be enough research to either prove or disprove what I've heard.  I don't know.....but I'd like to know for sure.  I might decide that would be a good mod to do whenever I have to remove the inner to replace seals or the drive belt.  Perhaps I can do a side by side comparison with Terry when we're in North Georgia and report back.

[Fired00d]

       

Hey Gary, Honestly, I'm not trying to be a smart ass.........Lord knows I have that down to a science without putting forth an effort...........but how would you know?  I suppose we could use an IR thermometer and compare primary temps between a chrome inner and a non-chrome inner.  Seems to me that would be enough research to either prove or disprove what I've heard.  I don't know.....but I'd like to know for sure.  I might decide that would be a good mod to do whenever I have to remove the inner to replace seals or the drive belt.  Perhaps I can do a side by side comparison with Terry when we're in North Georgia and report back.

No problem. Even w/a side by side test would that be definitive?? Would a chrome part reflect/absorb more heat then a cast part similar to laying a dark and light piece of material in the sun on snow?? I guess it's going to come down to whatever one is comfortable with. I had chrome inner on my previous HD and loved the look and went w/it on my SEEG and never had a second thought about it.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[spydglide]

I'd really like to know the answer to this one too.  My Raytec IR MiniTemp stated that shiny surfaces wouldn't read accurately, or something like that.  I've heard something about black surfaces cooling better than chrome......not sure if it's a urban-legend or not though.  I NEED a chrome inner-primary, so I'm hoping this is all 'bunk'.  har!  spyder

[REGGAB]

I'd really like to know the answer to this one too.  My Raytec IR MiniTemp stated that shiny surfaces wouldn't read accurately, or something like that.  I've heard something about black surfaces cooling better than chrome......not sure if it's a urban-legend or not though.  I NEED a chrome inner-primary, so I'm hoping this is all 'bunk'.  har!  spyder

Me too, Spyde.  I HATE it when I hear things....I get all paranoid until I discover the truth.  I'm sick like that.