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Citified
Posted on Sunday, May 15, 2005 - 10:02 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

does any one know the best way to clean the black finish on the nine engine? mine is cloudy after a run through a thunderstorm (9sx plastic can handle nickel hail I know now)and it wont wash off either side.
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Leftcoastal
Posted on Sunday, May 15, 2005 - 10:53 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

If the black wrinkle finish is clean, use a product called "Pig Spit" (really! I don't make this s#!t up!) on it. It sprays on and the black looks factory new! I think S-100 brand has a spray product too, but I haven't tried it 'cause it comes in a smaller can for the same price. I get it at my local H-D dealer. AL
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Lovematt
Posted on Sunday, May 15, 2005 - 11:03 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I use a degreaser like simple green diluted about 50/50 and a brush (I use a dish cleaning brush). Hose it off, dry it off, and then I spray it with silicone detailer spray...don't even need to wipe it off and it looks great!
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Buelltroll
Posted on Monday, May 16, 2005 - 12:01 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

WD40 works good.
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Starter
Posted on Monday, May 16, 2005 - 12:11 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

BOOT POLLISH
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Diablobrian
Posted on Monday, May 16, 2005 - 12:51 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

be careful rinsing your motor off, if you have hard water you can undo all of your cleaning work without even moving the bike.
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Bbstacker
Posted on Monday, May 16, 2005 - 01:33 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Mr. Clean "Autodry" system. System employs a filter for the rinse to soften the water...no spots or deposits. Just use it at low pressure so you don't blast water where you don't want it.
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99buellx1
Posted on Monday, May 16, 2005 - 01:53 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

S100 Engine Brightener
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Rageonthedl
Posted on Monday, May 16, 2005 - 07:59 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

S100 Engine Brightener is the shiznit, on the 12s it makes the frame and swing arm look killer!!!
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BadS1
Posted on Monday, May 16, 2005 - 08:16 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Honda contact cleaner.Works awesome and it won't hurt paint or any of the motor finishes.
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99buellx1
Posted on Tuesday, May 17, 2005 - 10:33 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

HONDA!!!!
You Buell hating, Buell bashing ba$t@&#!










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Bcordb3
Posted on Tuesday, May 17, 2005 - 11:16 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Honda contact cleaner

Wasn't that invented by Harley in the late 30's then stolen by the Japanese and marketed thru Honda? Or was it invented by Al Gore (I invented that)?
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Kaese
Posted on Tuesday, May 17, 2005 - 02:46 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

After the degreaser and a scrubbing, I found tire spray to work well on all the black plastic/metal. Can't remember the brand name (purple-white-black label), but got it at Costco.
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Whodom
Posted on Tuesday, May 17, 2005 - 03:41 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

OK, while we're on the subject: I got Eagle 1 Mag & Alum polish on my black crinkle paint (2000 S3) while polishing my headers. Purple degreaser & toothbrush didn't get it off.

Will any of these suggestions get the white residue off my black crinkle paint?

(Message edited by whodom on May 17, 2005)
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BadS1
Posted on Tuesday, May 17, 2005 - 04:13 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Yes Honda contact cleaner.With a rag.
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Kinger
Posted on Tuesday, May 17, 2005 - 04:20 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Honda cleaner is awesome!!!

I have used it since I started riding and actually all types of riders on all types of bikes using it!! It WORKS.
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Charlieboy6649
Posted on Tuesday, May 17, 2005 - 04:22 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Back to Black

Wally World

$2
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Johnnylunchbox
Posted on Wednesday, May 18, 2005 - 11:07 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

You're supposed to clean these things????
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