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Old 07-25-2016, 11:35 AM
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The title says it all pretty much. Got a little oil on my engine area and was wondering what I should use to degrease/clean it?

My jugs are all black from the factory but covers are the satin finish I believe.
 
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joy soap would be the safest IMO
 
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Use Simple Green diluted to 1 part water, 1 part Simple Green. Safe for all finishes, too.
 
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Use Simple Green diluted to 1 part water, 1 part Simple Green. Safe for all finishes, too.
 
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Shout spray on stain remover
 
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S100 Total Cycle Cleaner (carried by your H-D dealer).
 
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Thanks guys

I guess I should have mentioned I've got denim paint. Should I be careful with any of this stuff around the tins?
 
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Originally Posted by Uncle G.
S100 Total Cycle Cleaner (carried by your H-D dealer).
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Thanks guys

I guess I should have mentioned I've got denim paint. Should I be careful with any of this stuff around the tins?

I concur. I also have black denim paint. So I only use the S100 on the engine. I never had any issues with it, despite people complaining about it, that it leaves whites spots and what not. I got mine from Amazon. A tad cheaper than the dealer.
 
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I am into chemicals! Use Brakeclean!
 
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Use wd40,cheap,won't hurt a thing.Then just wash as usual.
 
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