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Old May 13, 2008 | 03:04 PM
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I have baked on dirt in spots on the silver o7 engine.
Also the front cylinder fins seem dirty or discolored.
What works best for cleaning the silver motor.
My 2000 wide glide has the black engine, a lot easier
to keep clean. Doesn't show the dirt even when dirty.

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Old May 13, 2008 | 03:59 PM
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WD-40 and a little rubbing on mine
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Old May 13, 2008 | 04:18 PM
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soap and water on mine
 
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Old May 13, 2008 | 04:23 PM
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I used S100 and cheap carb & choke cleaner....worked great no problems....I used either Autozone or Advanced brand...makes it look brand new!Good Luck!

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I used castrol wheel cleaner and a semi soft bristle brush.
 
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Believe me, the carb cleaner just disolves it and you just wipe it!

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I've had pretty good resutls with good old Formula 409.
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