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Old Mar 6, 2010 | 09:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Knight2
I spray the S100 all over any black engine parts and just leave it.
I swear, the black parts of the engine look like showroom!

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Ya i'm with you on this one i spray S100 on and leave it .Didn't read on can anywhere that you had to rince it off so i just leave it on does make it look good LOL.
 
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Old Mar 8, 2010 | 09:25 PM
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I used pledge on mine this last weekend! works well, on chrome, seat, fairing...the whole thing. shines and smells good. Now if only it would stop snowing so I could ride her.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2010 | 07:16 AM
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Sounds to me like your not into fussing with your ride and keeping it squeaky clean.Don't worry about it.Some of us like fussing with our rides,and there are all kinds of cleaning fluids that cut through the grease and oil,without hurting a thing.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2010 | 08:30 AM
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WHAT grease? WHAT oil? I see oil, I get wrenches in my hand!
 
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Old Mar 9, 2010 | 10:59 AM
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Originally Posted by teqsand
I've no idea how the wife does it, but she keeps it nice and clean....


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LMAO - thanks!
 
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Old Mar 9, 2010 | 01:08 PM
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Originally Posted by BLKBAGGER
I wish I could show you guys the bottom of my engine but it's covered in road grime. I might clean it once a year if I get the chance.
I like the picture of your bike, but it looks like you don't have a rear wheel. Just the angle I guess.
 
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Soap, water, and a soft brush.
Nothing beats soap and water and a beer! Drink the beer, not the soapy water, makes your stomach hurt
 
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