Super glide owners (or anyone with the silver engine)
Super glide owners (or anyone with the silver engine)
I sold my Wide Glide in search of a new project . I was originally going to buy a bagger , but now I'm leaning back to another Dyna . Probably a "plain Jane" FXD . Here's my question....Are the silver cases hard to keep clean ? Do they get dirty fast ? If so , what do you use to keep them looking good ?
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I got some stains on mine, dont know where they came from , boot, while doing build, I dont know. Havent tried to clean them yet, might just cover the area with chrome covers.
I sold my Wide Glide in search of a new project . I was originally going to buy a bagger , but now I'm leaning back to another Dyna . Probably a "plain Jane" FXD . Here's my question....Are the silver cases hard to keep clean ? Do they get dirty fast ? If so , what do you use to keep them looking good ?
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I just scrub the fins about once every couple of months with Wizard Bike Wash. Has stayed looking pretty good after 3 years and 37,000 miles, but I don't worry too much about getting a "showroom" shine.
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mine still looks good
I have one discoloration on my primary where my heel rubbs agaist it, but it doesn't look bad
I have one discoloration on my primary where my heel rubbs agaist it, but it doesn't look bad
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Simple Green or Dawn in a bucket of warm water and a soft bristle brush.
I am looking to know how to repair a scratch that a mechanic put on the motor.
I am looking to know how to repair a scratch that a mechanic put on the motor.
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Simple Green or S100.... or a run through a car wash... you can do that intelligently and keep the blast of water away from electrical areas (like just under the seat) I have washed my frame/engine that way many times... no problems... I do it about twice a season I suppose... the rest of the time is the spray on cleaners.
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I live on a gravel road so the grey engine is actually a lot easier to keep clean then a black one would be. Just rinse with a hose. If it gets muddy on the front area I use a soft tire brush. I try to stay away from any cleaners except car wash because some cleaners can actually etch Al.