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Old Jul 24, 2020 | 08:40 AM
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IAC guys I dont have throttle cleaner spray....what can I use instead,in harley service they use break cleaner etc....
I have read that carb cleaner or brake cleaner can damage it....
 
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Old Jul 24, 2020 | 09:33 AM
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It's hard on your engine if they use too much of it.
 
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Old Jul 24, 2020 | 09:45 AM
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You don't say what year your bike is. If it is fuel injected, I suggest that you get throttle cleaner spray. Fuel injected engines have electronics in the air intake system that measure air coming in and if you use any chemicals that are corrosive they could potentially damage them. If it is carburated, brake cleaner is OK.

And yes, there are people who use brake cleaner on FI engines. It is an unnecessary risk that they are taking, in my opinion.
 
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Old Jul 24, 2020 | 09:46 AM
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i have 2014 street bob to it is not carb it is injected...
i use alcohol to spray it in hole.....i did not have any cleaner......and i wiped it out.....i hope it is ok
 
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Mass Airflow Sensor Cleaner is what you need to use.
 
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CRC Throttle Body & Air-Intake Cleaner. Available from an automotive store.

https://www.crcindustries.com/produc...-oz-05078.html
 
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that is not available in europe
 
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My throttle body on my dyna looked disgusting so I pulled it off the bike all together to give it a proper cleaning after you get it clean I'd recommend an EBS keep your TB clean and wont have issues in the future
 
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My throttle body on my dyna looked disgusting so I pulled it off the bike all together to give it a proper cleaning after you get it clean I'd recommend an EBS keep your TB clean and wont have issues in the future
what does it means? EBS keep your TB
 
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Originally Posted by falikmike
that is not available in europe
Opps! Didn't realize the moon was located in Europe.
Nothing available via Amazon EU?

--phallic pete
 
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