Wheel cleaner to clean.... well... the whole bike?

Started by CETME, July 29, 2010, 11:17:17 AM

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CETME

I normally use S100 to clean the mechanical parts of my bike, pretty much the area beneath the seat and tank.  The engine has so many nooks and crannies in it that it would be impossible to get it clean to my standards with just a sponge and soapy water.

The problem is that i'm in Denmark and I don't really know where to get s100 and i need to clean my monster. I've seen plenty of places that have the Turtle Wax nano wheel cleaner that's safe for all surfaces.... spray it on.... hose it off.... same as S100.   

Anyone willing to admit they've effectively cleaned their bike with a wheel cleaner without harming anything?
2001 Monster S4
2004 Aprilia Tuono
1992 Honda Nighthawk 750

RB

No i haven't ever used wheel cleaner on my motorbike. Check the label to make sure it is safe for bare aluminum/metal AND plastic/rubber. Usually i use the Purple Simple Green (safe for bare metals). Can you get Simple Green? The only real hesitation about using that stuff(wheel cleaner) is getting it all rinsed off. You could test out a small area or scrap to see the affects, that would be safest.

RB

Spidey

Quote from: CETME on July 29, 2010, 11:17:17 AM
The problem is that i'm in Denmark and I don't really know where to get s100 and i need to clean my monster.

Sorry if I'm stating the obvious, but can't you buy it online?  Is shipping too expensive if you order it off Amazon?
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CETME

Well, the thing is that my Ducati lives in Denmark, but I live in Florida.  I come here for a month every year. Well after riding it around for 3 weeks now it's filthy. I'm going home in a week and I can't store the bike while it's that filthy.

2001 Monster S4
2004 Aprilia Tuono
1992 Honda Nighthawk 750

dlearl476

You should be able to get WURTH products in Denmark.  I've used their brake cleaner on my engine/frame before.  Also, AFAIK, the full Motul line is available in EU and I think their bike cleaner is a good product.