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[CVOwner]

I need to get the bugs off the jugs! I dont do much in the way of cleaning down there, prefer to do the paint only. But its getting a little oily under the air cleaner and the bugs above the oil cooler are starting to pile up on the fins. What do you suggest, easiest first please. Spray on and walk away sounds good.

[ultrafxr]

WD40.

[hd-dude]

Diluted hydrogen peroxide, spray it on and the bugs disintegrate.

[Chief]

Along the same line, I've always used S-100 Engine Brightener to make the black blacker. That works great on the case and such, but does anyone have a good way to clean between the fins? I'm guessing some sort of brush, but have never seen one that I thought would work well?

Chief

[greglyon]

I need to get the bugs off the jugs! I dont do much in the way of cleaning down there, prefer to do the paint only. But its getting a little oily under the air cleaner and the bugs above the oil cooler are starting to pile up on the fins. What do you suggest, easiest first please. Spray on and walk away sounds good.

Bring it over to Hacienda Harley for service and they will wash it for you at nc! You did say easiest first.
 

[Twolanerider]

Have recently had very good experience with a product called "Pig Spit" for both cleaning and cosmetic effect on the engine.  According the can it's supposed to be good for almost anything.  Have only used it on the engine and it's given excellent service there.  For tough bugs I start with Dude's recommendation above here.  But end with the Pig Spit.

[Midnight Rider]

Have recently had very good experience with a product called "Pig Spit" for both cleaning and cosmetic effect on the engine.  According the can it's supposed to be good for almost anything.  Have only used it on the engine and it's given excellent service there.  For tough bugs I start with Dude's recommendation above here.  But end with the Pig Spit.

Where do you find the Pig Spit, Don?  I've seen the Snot, but not the Spit.  Works well on the silver engine?

[Fired00d]

Where do you find the Pig Spit, Don?  I've seen the Snot, but not the Spit.  Works well on the silver engine?

Try here - Pig Spit.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[Twolanerider]

Where do you find the Pig Spit, Don?  I've seen the Snot, but not the Spit.  Works well on the silver engine?

TC, it's the product that Sumax recommended to me as good both on and for powder coat.  But the silver and the black on the engines are also a powder coat.  I've sprayed it on both a black and a silver motor as well as the reamaining silver bits of my own.  Leaves a nice looking finish.  Really been pleasantly surprised with this stuff.  I was lucky enough to find it at a store here locally.  But Dood's link in the prior post will point you in the right direction too.

[Twolanerider]

TC, btw, Pig Spit and Pig Snot don't come from the same animal.  Different mftr's products.  Seems that Pig Spit is a product line that drips out all on it's own.  The stuff for the engine is "The Original Pig Spit."

[Serkcus]

The S100 has worked very well for me, great product. Caution: Do not spray on a hot engine! I use on a cold motor, leave on for  a couple of minutes and wash off. Seems to leave a wet look to black finish thatbugs and dirt doesn't seem to stick so well to.

[DavRex]

I've tried them all. The best item to use on any stubburn stain is Brake cleaner. Non abrasive, every Mechanic uses this when there done servicing your bike. I like Pig Snot also, but for bugs, grease, tar and most stubburn stains always start by using the least abrasive means.

[Glarepro]

GLARE Turbo Action Wheel Cleaner hands down.  Of course coming from me its a biased opinion but then again I have a really good track record so far.  The GLARE Turbo Action Wheel Cleaner is a non acid based formula so its safe for chrome and other parts and its the fastest working around. 

[Tros]

Along the same line, I've always used S-100 Engine Brightener to make the black blacker. That works great on the case and such, but does anyone have a good way to clean between the fins? I'm guessing some sort of brush, but have never seen one that I thought would work well?

Chief

I keep seein' the ad for Pimp Stixxx.  One of these days I'm gonna give'em a try.

http://www.pimpstixxx.com/

[SPIDERMAN]

Gunk and a tooth brush is what I use.

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