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Local Clubs => THCM => Topic started by: wcw on July 22, 2008, 03:14:17 PM

Title: cleaning your steed
Post by: wcw on July 22, 2008, 03:14:17 PM
The motor on my scooter is greasy in addition to accumulating elsewhere.  What do ya'll use to clean this up?
Title: Re: cleaning your steed
Post by: Lorenzo on July 22, 2008, 03:16:59 PM
I use simple green and WD40
Title: Re: cleaning your steed
Post by: Pedro-bot on July 22, 2008, 04:18:39 PM
Quote from: Lorenzo on July 22, 2008, 03:16:59 PM
I use simple green and WD40

I've of simple green, positive feedback from those that use it.

I like using S100. It removes grime and dirt really well. For those hard to reach spots I use a cleaning brush like the ones used for car wheels. After hosing the bike down and final rinse I use an air compressor to dry up the engine and wiring.
Title: Re: cleaning your steed
Post by: hiero on July 23, 2008, 09:08:18 AM
you'll probably need something stronger than simple green for really cooked on grease on the engine.  Kerosene and a toothbrush will work.
Title: Re: cleaning your steed
Post by: Gone Ape on July 23, 2008, 09:29:16 PM
S100 here too......take it from Joe, he really knows how to clean!!! 

Gunk "Engine Bright" foam for the engine works for me too....just keep it off the pretty stuff...

Kerosene sounds like fire hazard?  Am I paranoid?
Title: Re: cleaning your steed
Post by: wcw on July 24, 2008, 09:12:17 AM
who sells S100?  I dont think I've seen that at the grocery store.  Pep Boys sell it?
Title: Re: cleaning your steed
Post by: Pedro-bot on July 24, 2008, 09:44:56 AM
Quote from: wcw on July 24, 2008, 09:12:17 AM
who sells S100?  I dont think I've seen that at the grocery store.  Pep Boys sell it?

Cycle Gear should carry it. If you have any CF on your bike make sure to quickly rinse off any S100 you get on there as it will remove the clear coating on it. Don't ask me how I know that.  [bang]

Otherwise, that stuff work really well.
Title: Re: cleaning your steed
Post by: ScorchedCarbon on July 26, 2008, 06:01:45 AM
Shout works really well, seriously.