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Old Jan 1, 2008 | 02:00 PM
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Default Silver motor cleaning
Need help whats the best motor cleaner for the silver motors
 
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Old Jan 1, 2008 | 02:07 PM
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simple green.
 
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Old Jan 1, 2008 | 02:13 PM
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Old Jan 1, 2008 | 02:56 PM
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S100.
 
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Old Jan 1, 2008 | 03:48 PM
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I clicked to find out. Turns out the Simple Green I have been using is good enough.
 
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Old Jan 1, 2008 | 03:58 PM
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Brake cleaner sprayed on a rag.
 
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Old Jan 1, 2008 | 06:12 PM
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mine doesn't get that dirty....but i've used simple green max...on the lower front wear it gets the dirtiest....i occassionally wash it with dish detergent too.
 
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Another vote for Simple Green. Works Great on my RG
 
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+1 on the brake cleaner.
I use it when I'm washing the bike. I get a little "dirt" around the gaskets. Spray on, hose off. Love it.
 
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