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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 12:08 PM
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Default Cleaning the fins on engine..
what do you guys use to clean the fins on your engines ??
 
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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 02:57 PM
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S-100 from local indy or dealer makes them look new
 
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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 03:01 PM
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+1 on S-100, it was recomended by other forum members so I tried it and it came out looking better than when I brought my bike home from the stealer.
 
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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 03:20 PM
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Simple green, hose off, wash bike, pig spit
 
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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 03:27 PM
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okay - question ... when using the S-100 .... is it really spray on and rinse off ... ? Like if my wheels were dirty, not road tar or anything, just basic dirt and road grime .... spray on and rinse off ?

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Old Jan 30, 2010 | 02:50 AM
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Yes spray on hose off
 
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Drywall sanding block for the ends, pig spit for the fins themselves
 
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Spray with cleaner of your choice and hit it with a spoke brush. Rinse and let it dry. Done. Like new. I use simple green or Shout! laundry stain remover. S100 is good too but it costs too much. Yup, I'm a cheapass. Drew
 
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S100 works good and they have a product that I think is called engine brightner that takes the grayish look away and makes the black look black again. Good products.
 
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someone mentioned using bottle brushes to get in between the cooling fins. I'm gonna try that...
 
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