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What's the best way to clean the silver engine?
« on: February 04, 2015, 10:40:53 PM »
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

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Re: What's the best way to clean the silver engine?
« Reply #1 on: February 05, 2015, 12:34:17 AM »
Paint brush and Simple Green  8)
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Re: What's the best way to clean the silver engine?
« Reply #2 on: February 05, 2015, 06:38:54 AM »
Quote from: DICKW on February 05, 2015, 12:34:17 AM
Paint brush and Simple Green  8)

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Re: What's the best way to clean the silver engine?
« Reply #3 on: February 05, 2015, 07:26:01 AM »
Quote from: Jock on February 05, 2015, 06:38:54 AM
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Re: What's the best way to clean the silver engine?
« Reply #4 on: February 05, 2015, 07:58:10 AM »
Do I use 100% strength simple green, or dilute it?

Thanks for the tip!
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Re: What's the best way to clean the silver engine?
« Reply #5 on: February 05, 2015, 12:53:20 PM »
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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Re: What's the best way to clean the silver engine?
« Reply #6 on: February 05, 2015, 02:07:35 PM »
Quote from: Chains on February 05, 2015, 12:53:20 PM
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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Re: What's the best way to clean the silver engine?
« Reply #7 on: February 05, 2015, 07:11:28 PM »
Yup, that did the trick.

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Re: What's the best way to clean the silver engine?
« Reply #8 on: February 05, 2015, 08:18:57 PM »
How long did you let it sit? Did you need to scrub at all?
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Re: What's the best way to clean the silver engine?
« Reply #9 on: February 05, 2015, 08:40:13 PM »
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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Re: What's the best way to clean the silver engine?
« Reply #10 on: February 05, 2015, 10:10:51 PM »
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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Re: What's the best way to clean the silver engine?
« Reply #11 on: February 05, 2015, 10:35:09 PM »
Quote from: Chains on February 05, 2015, 10:10:51 PM
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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Re: What's the best way to clean the silver engine?
« Reply #12 on: February 06, 2015, 11:22:19 PM »
Quote from: Chains on February 05, 2015, 12:53:20 PM
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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Re: What's the best way to clean the silver engine?
« Reply #13 on: February 13, 2015, 08:22:51 PM »
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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Re: What's the best way to clean the silver engine?
« Reply #14 on: February 13, 2015, 08:38:29 PM »
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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