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Old Mar 10, 2016 | 04:22 PM
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OK, what's the best way to clean this mess?
 
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Old Mar 10, 2016 | 04:37 PM
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I'm wondering the same thing. It gets so nasty in there but I'm scared to spray anything on it to clean it.
 
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Old Mar 10, 2016 | 04:42 PM
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It is amazing how nasty it does get behind those covers, I just used a wash brush and a hose, just like I would on the rest of the bike, it didn't have any bad results and it sure looked better clean. The way I figured it, how could anything be moisture sensitive on a motorcycle, I drive in the rain all the time and for long periods of time.
 
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Old Mar 10, 2016 | 05:01 PM
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A universal water soluble bike cleaner and a fairly stiff brush, then wash off. Doesn't look much better, but has therapeutic benefits......
 
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Would something like Simple Green be ok?
 
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Old Mar 10, 2016 | 05:30 PM
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Another product to consider is something like Scrubbing Bubbles made for baths. Think I'd take it easy with the water spray and let it dry before buttoning it up.
 
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You would be surprised at how much dirt will leave after you give it a shot of air from a compresser. I just blow mine out once in awhile and all is well.
 
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You would be surprised at how much dirt will leave after you give it a shot of air from a compresser. I just blow mine out once in awhile and all is well.


I also use an armor-all wipe every now and again when I do a serious detail. About once a month.
 
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S-100 and a hose works well
 
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Soap (Dawn) and hot water keep that area clean on my bike. Wash under the covers twice a year.
 
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