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Old Feb 16, 2022 | 02:13 AM
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What’s the best way to get the black part of the motor looking deep black again?
 
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Old Feb 16, 2022 | 03:41 AM
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Pig spit
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Back to Black from Mequires is cheapest
 
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Old Feb 16, 2022 | 04:48 AM
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Harley engine bright works great as well. Spray and wipe. Holds up for many months. I use a 1" foam brush between all the fins
 
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Old Feb 16, 2022 | 03:13 PM
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another vote for HD Engine Bright.
 
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Old Feb 16, 2022 | 11:14 PM
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CRC808 silicon spray.... identical to HD engine brightener.....about half the price.


 
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Old Feb 17, 2022 | 12:05 AM
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I like Motul E10. Works great.
 
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Old Feb 17, 2022 | 10:52 AM
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I've used S100 Engine Brightener with great results for years on 3 different bikes now.
 
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Spray on 'tire black' works as good as the expensive stuff.
 
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In that order. I have tried them all. PIg Spit is hands down the best. It doesn't "build up" and attract more dust and grime.
 
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I beg to differ, pig **** is no better than the HD version, or the S100 for all within a buck. The HD EB is amazing.

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