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« on: February 12, 2012, 09:21:48 AM » |
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How come everybody has a clean motor that post on here? My engine is filthy and without taking it out how do I clean it up? I've got some gunk engine cleaner (heavy duty) but am afraid to use it. Will it eat up the coating on the motor?
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« Reply #1 on: February 12, 2012, 09:33:02 AM » |
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I'm old school. A clean engine means you 1) care about the bike, and 2) makes any issue easier to spot since a weeping seal or premature wear is easier to notice.
I wouldn't use solvent-based cleaners unless you want to strip off the paint. I'd opt for Simple Green or S-100 with a thorough rinsing afterward (yes, our bikes are designed to get wet despite their reputation). When you're drying the bike, note any leaking seal areas. Squirt WD-40 into any pivot areas to chase out water. tension chain, check oil level and tire pressures. Park lovingly in garage or living room until next ride.
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« Reply #2 on: February 12, 2012, 09:36:49 AM » |
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I gonna give that a try when (if) it gets above freezing. I found out simple green doesnot work well after it freezes. Knock on wood my monster is the only thing I have that doesn't leak
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« Reply #3 on: February 12, 2012, 09:42:03 AM » |
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Non chlorinated break cleaner from auto zone. Then soap and water and finish with rubbing alcohol and micro fiber. She sparkles.
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« Reply #4 on: February 12, 2012, 10:46:07 AM » |
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The simple green is no bueno for aluminum, I would stay away from it.
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« Reply #5 on: February 12, 2012, 10:51:10 AM » |
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The pictures you see don't show every bit of grease and grime.
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« Reply #6 on: February 12, 2012, 11:40:16 AM » |
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sparkly clean is out of question for me. it's a work bike and flogged hard as it should be.
i try to clean it but some of the valve cover discoloration is impossible to get off. I know I am not riding her if she does not leak. I have accepted that fact. Both the dm620 and Triumph S3 leak leak leak no matter what.
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« Reply #7 on: February 12, 2012, 12:11:38 PM » |
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Bad engine paint, heat and dirt spray  On the air cooled engines, I think it's part of the game.  |
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« Reply #8 on: February 12, 2012, 12:17:25 PM » |
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The simple green is no bueno for aluminum, I would stay away from it.
Never had any issue with it on the five bikes I have. The trick is to rinse absolutely completely, feeling for any slickness with your hands. S-100 works just as good at 4x the price though. Both basically cut through light filmy grease. YMMV. |
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« Reply #9 on: February 12, 2012, 12:30:25 PM » |
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Stopintime, my engine makes yours look like it's off a show bike. I'll try to get a picture next time. I ride everyday in NYC so it gets very dirty and it's hard to clean it every now and then since I don't have my own garage or space to clean it in. That, plus, the engine was already dirty enough from the last owner that I can't do much about it anymore  I just deal with it by not caring too much and riding it  |
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« Reply #10 on: February 12, 2012, 01:15:55 PM » |
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The pictures you see don't show every bit of grease and grime.
That's what Photoshop is for.  |
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« Reply #11 on: February 12, 2012, 01:37:04 PM » |
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S100, a little scrubbing, and plenty of rinse water.
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« Reply #12 on: February 12, 2012, 04:46:47 PM » |
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sparkly clean is out of question for me. it's a work bike and flogged hard as it should
It takes me 5 min after every ride with proper maintenance  |
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« Reply #13 on: February 12, 2012, 06:02:49 PM » |
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Diesel fuel to remove oil and grease, then plain old soap and water to finish.
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« Reply #14 on: February 12, 2012, 06:30:39 PM » |
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Diesel fuel to remove oil and grease, then plain old soap and water to finish.
the environment will thank you later.  |
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