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Joojoo
Posted on Wednesday, August 18, 2004 - 02:26 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Hey guys,

Can anyone please reccomend a safe cleaner to remove oil sweat from around my primary and head gaskets? Water/soap does not get this off....As well, a good cleaner for removing all the crud that accumulates on the front lip right behind my front wheel....

Help is appreciated..

Jack
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Stonecoldbuellin
Posted on Wednesday, August 18, 2004 - 02:30 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

WD40 works good.
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984_cc
Posted on Wednesday, August 18, 2004 - 02:33 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

You could try a citris cleaner in the spray bottle. There are a few different brands.
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Zenfrogmaster
Posted on Wednesday, August 18, 2004 - 02:34 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I use a cheap generic citrus spray cleaner from the grocery store. Warm engine, quick wipe or rinse - easy.
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Freyke
Posted on Wednesday, August 18, 2004 - 02:41 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Simple-Green?
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Buellgator
Posted on Wednesday, August 18, 2004 - 02:42 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I second the Simple Green.
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Stonecoldbuellin
Posted on Wednesday, August 18, 2004 - 02:45 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Nope,simple green didnt work for me.
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BadS1
Posted on Wednesday, August 18, 2004 - 02:48 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I use Honda contact cleaner.Dries instantly and harms nothing.
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Stonecoldbuellin
Posted on Wednesday, August 18, 2004 - 02:54 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Your'e talking about the dirty water mark type stuff right?
No matter what i tryed i couldnt get rid of it.
Untill i tryed WD40.Spray some on a rag and wipe it on the case n wala its gone.
Probably the only actual usefull information ive ever got from squid.
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R1DynaSquid
Posted on Wednesday, August 18, 2004 - 03:14 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Oh I have given you more than that.: D
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Joojoo
Posted on Wednesday, August 18, 2004 - 03:43 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Thanks dudes!

Jack
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Raraf
Posted on Wednesday, August 18, 2004 - 03:46 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

My friend swears by HondaBrite. Another friend tried it on his engine and bought a whole case!
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BadS1
Posted on Wednesday, August 18, 2004 - 03:50 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Honda brite won't take the oil that seep's out past the gaskets though.But Honda's contact Fluid will instantly.
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Cerbero
Posted on Wednesday, August 18, 2004 - 11:12 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

i've been using S100 for years... it's a concentrated cleaner/degreaser... it takes everything off (including the finish on the primary cover, if you're not careful!) try it. you'll like it.

...c
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Reepicheep
Posted on Thursday, August 19, 2004 - 08:31 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I tried simple green, dilluted as per their instructions, and it did not work. Like StoneCold I was using WD40.

Later, I tried undilluted simple green. I would squirt it on, let it sit for 30 seconds or so, hit it with an old tooth brush, then immidiately hose it off. It worked like a champ.

(Message edited by reepicheep on August 19, 2004)
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