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Old Feb 9, 2011 | 09:25 AM
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Never had a bike before that I cared whether it was clean or not. This one is different, '06 softail standard. Before this years riding season goes into full swing, i would like to really clean the bike up, in particular the motor. What products do you guys use to clean up the cylinders, cases etc? I want something that will remove old road grime but not mar up the chrome if it gets hit with over spray.
 
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Old Feb 9, 2011 | 09:54 AM
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I use the pig snot or what ever its called and pledge on the rest
 
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Old Feb 9, 2011 | 10:06 AM
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+1 on pledge didn't believe it until I tried it
 
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Old Feb 9, 2011 | 10:07 AM
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Look at the S100 products. That make several that will help get everything clean especially the motor. Once it is clean, I normally just use ONR (Optimum No Rinse) on the paint. Put on a layer of sealant and you are good to go for several months.
 
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Old Feb 9, 2011 | 10:24 AM
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Thanks guys. I will give all of your suggestions a try. I had heard about people using pledge before but was always a little skeptical of this.
 
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Old Feb 9, 2011 | 10:38 AM
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im not sure about pledge on the motor..... someone said scrubbing bubbles cleans up that grey engine pretty good. the engine is in need of a good cleaning on mine also since most of last season was spent barhopping instead of traveling, the bike got a lil funky.....hehehehehe!
 
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Old Feb 9, 2011 | 10:55 AM
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Pleadge on the paint seat and leather items works like a charm and You have the lemon smell all day I was using invisible glass until someone pointed me to pledge.
 
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Yea dont use the pledge on your engine its for the shiney parts and paint hahaha
 
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+1 on the S-100 for engines. Used it on mine. Spray on, rinse off blow off with air
 
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Hot Damm! that pig looks like it had a rough night!
 
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