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Old Jul 20, 2011 | 03:15 PM
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How do you guys clean the normal grease, oil, road grime, etc. off of your engine? I have a 07 road glide with the "blonde" motor, and can't seem to keep the motor clean. Is there something that I can spray on the motor that will not harm the chrome or painted parts or wiring? Any comments and suggestions welcome - Thanks!
 
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Old Jul 20, 2011 | 03:18 PM
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Simple green works good.
 
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Old Jul 20, 2011 | 03:42 PM
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Originally Posted by weekendwarrior
How do you guys clean the normal grease, oil, road grime, etc. off of your engine? I have a 07 road glide with the "blonde" motor, and can't seem to keep the motor clean. Is there something that I can spray on the motor that will not harm the chrome or painted parts or wiring? Any comments and suggestions welcome - Thanks!
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Old Jul 20, 2011 | 03:58 PM
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the Simple Green works good, and also a product call Oil Eater. both will clean the road grime, and such and just hoses off. for just a general light cleaning I usually just spray and wipe some Pig Spit on there.
 
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Old Jul 20, 2011 | 04:03 PM
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Old Jul 20, 2011 | 04:13 PM
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I don't clean mine, I make some other person (candy ***) that I pass who was riding a Honda do the cleaning. LOL
 
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Old Jul 20, 2011 | 04:24 PM
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Simple green works good.
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Simple Green is the ticket.
 
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Old Jul 20, 2011 | 04:31 PM
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krud cutter.... 50/50 mix... spray on warm motor... let sit, hose off
 
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I've always used Gunk. Has never hurt paint or chrome on any bike I've used it on.
 
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