Cleaning my motor

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Aug 21, 2010 | 02:06 AM

#11

oct1949

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From: 40 miles Northeast of Indy..

blow it off and or wash it.... then s100 motor spray..

Aug 21, 2010 | 06:29 AM

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mplecha

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From: Lakeland, FL

I keep the black parts black with some kiwi shoe polish. Works great and looks showroom. It keeps the tires looking good too.

Aug 21, 2010 | 06:58 AM

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shortride

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I use Simple Green. I spray the Black part of the engine before washing the bike. It does a nice job.

Aug 21, 2010 | 08:04 AM

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DMJFatboy

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Just spray all of the black parts of your motor with wd-40, don't worry about making a mess just spray directly on both sides. then wash your bike with a mit and bucket of soap/water like you usually do. Rinse and dry, after that it should be nice and black again. If you have any stubborn spots spray with more wd-40 and scrub with an old tooth brush. I've been doing this with my fatboy for 3 years and the motor looks as good as the day i got it.

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Aug 21, 2010 | 08:43 AM

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2kids3pets

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I use Pig Spit to keep what little black I have looking black

Aug 21, 2010 | 05:06 PM

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reddog8145

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From: Mancheser UK

The Uk is a rainy place and I use S100 cleaned followed by a good was off with fresh water then a wash with Simonize car wash using a micro mit, then another rinse, blow dry, polish and S100 engine bright, keep's the bike like new,

Aug 21, 2010 | 05:29 PM

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bjewell

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There is a product called Back to Black that works pretty great too. Problem with WD-40 is it will collect dust and turn it into greasy stuff...

Aug 22, 2010 | 11:38 AM

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eablum

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Thanks all for the help! I am going to give the WD40 a shot since I have already have it. I will see how that works and I will go for the S100 or the Pig Spit. Can I get that stuff anywhere or do I have to order it from somebody? Thanks again.