Cleaning Oil Off Engine?

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Jul 25, 2016 | 11:35 AM

BigDogIdaho

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Cleaning Oil Off Engine?

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.

Jul 25, 2016 | 11:37 AM

LURCH634

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joy soap would be the safest IMO

Jul 25, 2016 | 11:39 AM

Tommy C

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Use Simple Green diluted to 1 part water, 1 part Simple Green. Safe for all finishes, too.

Jul 25, 2016 | 11:41 AM

micmoren

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Use Simple Green diluted to 1 part water, 1 part Simple Green. Safe for all finishes, too.

Jul 25, 2016 | 12:14 PM

BMyers

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Shout spray on stain remover

Jul 25, 2016 | 12:15 PM

Uncle G.

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S100 Total Cycle Cleaner (carried by your H-D dealer).

Jul 25, 2016 | 02:15 PM

BigDogIdaho

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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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Jul 25, 2016 | 04:42 PM

Astroboy

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle G.

S100 Total Cycle Cleaner (carried by your H-D dealer).

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Originally Posted by BigDogIdaho

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.