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Old Nov 10, 2009 | 08:15 PM
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Okay, I've had my bike for about 3 weeks and need to clean the engine, mainly the black areas. It's not so much dirty as dusty and won't blow off with compressed air. What do you guys use that won't fade, dull or lift the black paint? Cleaning the tins and chrome are no problem, just the motor. I want to keep it looking as new as possible. It's a 2007 Ultra with very low miles and in exceptional condition when I got it.

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Old Nov 10, 2009 | 08:16 PM
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Simple green, water and a soft bristle brush. Wet it, spray the simple green mixed as stated on the bottle, scrub and rinse.
 
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Old Nov 10, 2009 | 08:20 PM
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Pig Spit works great too.
 
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I have used simple green for years. Buy the gallon jug and mix it in a hand can, pump sprayer.
 
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