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CVO Technical => Cleaning/Detailing => Topic started by: Ironhorse on February 04, 2015, 10:40:53 PM
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Mine has a few areas on the heads where a misty oil has collected and run between the fins. The source appears to be the area where the breather bolts screw into the heads.
Is there a recommended method to clean?
Thanks
Mark
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Paint brush and Simple Green 8)
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Paint brush and Simple Green 8)
DICKW is the Founder and CIG, Chief Inspector General, of the Annual DICKW Clean Bike Award hosted at the Maggie Valley Gathering each year.
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DICKW is the Founder and CIG, Chief Inspector General, of the Annual DICKW Clean Bike Award hosted at the Maggie Valley Gathering each year.
:2vrolijk_21:
Dickw :znotworthy:
Cleanest Ziggy I have ever seen. :2vrolijk_21:
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Do I use 100% strength simple green, or dilute it?
Thanks for the tip!
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Believe it or not Mark I use Scrubbing Bubbles, not only cleans the motor and chrome but leaves a streak free shine. I have over 71,000 miles on my motor and it looks showroom.
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Believe it or not Mark I use Scrubbing Bubbles, not only cleans the motor and chrome but leaves a streak free shine. I have over 71,000 miles on my motor and it looks showroom.
The bathroom cleaner,.....might be worth a try!
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Yup, that did the trick.
Thanks!
Mark
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How long did you let it sit? Did you need to scrub at all?
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I just just sprayed on Scrubbin' Bubbles, used a paint brush to loosen up the grease, oil, dirt, and grime, and then washed it off with a hose on high. The engine was warm. I could have let is sit longer I suppose.
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Glad it did the trick.
On the plus side it also kills 99.9% of viruses and bacteria so it may protect your bike from measles. :coolblue:
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On the plus side it also kills 99.9% of viruses and bacteria so it may protect your bike from measles.
And I need that as I live 45mins from Disneyland. Besides, I had it under the sink too.
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I use Scrubbing Bubbles, not only cleans the motor and chrome but leaves a streak free shine.
I am going to remember this one, I use a 50/50 Simple Green/Water mix on everything but the tins, and if I want to strip the wax I'll go ahead use it on everything.
I may give this Scrubbing Bubbles a shot next time.........good tip!
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Dick I like it because it leaves everything streak free. No going back having to polish chrome. Have to admit first time I tried it I looked around to make sure no one was watching. Didn't want the neighbor to call the Looney bin.
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The original, blue, Dawn Dishsoap is also good for this and everything else on your bike Mark. However, like the simple green, it will strip your wax off the paint.
It has an immulsifier in it (the only dishsoap that does) so it also works well on oil spots on your driveway or to clean and degrease your car or truck motor. I've used it a lot but I don't think I've even used it on a hot motor.
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The original, blue, Dawn Dishsoap is also good for this and everything else on your bike Mark. However, like the simple green, it will strip your wax off the paint.
It has an immulsifier in it (the only dishsoap that does) so it also works well on oil spots on your driveway or to clean and degrease your car or truck motor. I've used it a lot but I don't think I've even used it on a hot motor.
Purple Slice works on a hot motor. I watched the guy warm up his motor and melt plastic and micro fibre cloth right on the pipes and clean right off with Purple Slice. I wouldn't have believed it if I hadn't seen it.
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Would Scrubbing Bubbles be to harsh for a black engine? A buddy of mine told me he talked some old time biker that swears by Whisk laundry detergent in a spray bottle. I usually give mine the old wipe down with wet microfiber towels, but my engine is in need of a good cleaning soon. I would think whatever you use it's always best to clean it cold, not hot.
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C'mon guys, still no reply about Scrubbing Bubbles on a black engine?? I have a can ready to go and my bike is filthy, but afraid to take the leap just yet. I did some digging and there are some guys I found on a BMW forum (with before/after pics) using it for engine cleaning and love it, not sure if that HD black is as tough as BMW black however.
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I have found the best thing for me on chrome for removing bugs and what not, is Windex...Spray it on .. let it sit..spray again...and then wipe off. But thats just me. Never thought of using scrubbing bubbles...!
Glen
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Dick I like it because it leaves everything streak free. No going back having to polish chrome. Have to admit first time I tried it I looked around to make sure no one was watching. Didn't want the neighbor to call the Looney bin.
There seems to be several versions of Scrubbing Bubbles; which one are you using Chains?
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Be sure an use the original Scrubbin Bubbles, not the one with chlorine.
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Here's the one I have always used. By the way I used it on my 1996 ultra with the black motor too.
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Here's the one I have always used. By the way I used it on my 1996 ultra with the black motor too.
FINALLY !
Been waiting on a pic, thanks Chains!
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