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Jul 31, 2011 | 02:18 PM

ROBBO 79

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Engine cleaning advice

looking for tips on how to clean the fins on my engine. Black wrinkle paint on bottom also.

Jul 31, 2011 | 02:28 PM

lazyboy09

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I use Eagle One A to Z wheel cleaner on my engine. It works great and doesn't discolor the black at all. My bikes is going on 3 yrs old with 15k miles and the engine looks brand new yesterday.

Jul 31, 2011 | 06:16 PM

ROBBO 79

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its pretty bad...the black all in the front the engine has been really neglected and is chipping on the side, a spot bout 3 inch long has peeled off. what can i do to touch this up also??

Jul 31, 2011 | 09:48 PM

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if i need a good cleaning i use S100 on my motor and there after simple green full strength it has no petroleum products in it and wont hurt your rubber

Aug 1, 2011 | 09:10 AM

Nicky Pass

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Originally Posted by ROBBO 79

its pretty bad...the black all in the front the engine has been really neglected and is chipping on the side, a spot bout 3 inch long has peeled off. what can i do to touch this up also??

I had a chip on my engine and Harley's engine touch up pain is amazing....it filled the mark and you can't see where it was.

Aug 1, 2011 | 09:32 AM

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Spray with one of the above cleaners and use a paint brush to spread it around. Rinse with hose and hit with engine brightener. I don't know about the chipping powder coat...

Drew