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Old Apr 11, 2016 | 02:41 AM
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Hey everybody I have an 04 EG with the blonde engine what is the best cleaner u guys r using? I've tried engine degreaser n it worked had some stubborn stains so I bought a can of simple green tried it on the backside of my inner primary cover n it started to soften n lift the paint or powdercoat not sure what it is either paint or pc. If anybody knows what the coating is n what cleaners u r using would b a help
 
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Old Apr 11, 2016 | 02:56 AM
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I use S-100 on my brunette motor; I imagine it would work well on the blonde motor!
 
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Old Apr 11, 2016 | 04:14 AM
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Ya I live in small town canada n we don't have that stuff lol
 
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Old Apr 11, 2016 | 10:54 PM
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My Indy gave me a bottle of "LA's Tollaly Awesome" from the dollar store. It actually works great...
 
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I have not had a problem using Simple Green. In fact, I was just doing some cleaning on mine over the weekend with it and an old toothbrush. Works great!
 
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s100 can be found at the harley dealer.

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