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Old Aug 24, 2018 | 08:31 AM
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Any tips on cleaning up natural aluminium cases? My Evos cases are a little dingy.
 
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i use "gunk" every few years. i don't care for the foam type, i like the original gunk that comes out in a liquid. spray. it make the motor smell good too.
 
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I did gunk her down. I was checking for leaks, weeps and seeps. I’ll try the simple green next. Thanks.
 
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Funny I thought I was supposed to split the cases after every riding season
to inspect the helical convection gaskets and biothermal expander plugs.
I clean the cases B4 reassembly.
Two times now I have had to replace the pumping station on the starboard side.


What are you guys doing?
 
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I did gunk her down. I was checking for leaks, weeps and seeps. I’ll try the simple green next. Thanks.
After you get the cases cleaned spray some powder foot spray on suspected areas and then run the bike and leaks will be very easy to spot.
 
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Originally Posted by Kingglide549
Funny I thought I was supposed to split the cases after every riding season
to inspect the helical convection gaskets and biothermal expander plugs.
I clean the cases B4 reassembly.
Two times now I have had to replace the pumping station on the starboard side.


What are you guys doing?
Smoking what you are!
 
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After you get the cases cleaned spray some powder foot spray on suspected areas and then run the bike and leaks will be very easy to spot.
Oh yeah, I know that one. I don't have any leaks. There was a lot of old grime on her. The cases, inner primary and trans are kinda stained.
 
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