i think, knock on wood, my '72 is pretty well sorted mechanically and electrically. i'd like to clean the exterior to make it look like it's running right now. fuel tank and side panels are fresh paint, new pipes, fenders and mufflers cleanend and polished, just a few chrome pieces to come off for cleaning. how do to clean the motor, trans, primary, etc. i'm stocking up on scotch bright pads, tooth brushes, fine steel wool, etc.. is there a safe product that sprays on and off removing at least the major grunge? i suppose the best time for this when the bikes apart but i see no need for that anytime soon. this is not intended to be a show bike by any stretch, just a good, clean, well running example of a classic bike. thanks in advance, rick
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hi rick,for the motor,gearbox, primary chaincase, just use brush or spray on degreaser and rinse off with water then polish the shiny bits
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You give no location, but Harbor Freight sells a combo pack of nice size brushed. One brass tined, one stainless tined , and one plastic tined. Really cheap and work well untill you snap the handle off. Also try spaying wd 40 on the greasy spots and working it with your brushes and then rinse spray it with the wd. I need to do the same with mine at the moment. I call it quality time with the bike.
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here's a cleaner for the paint intended to be used dry
http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle- ... re-sahara/
http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle- ... re-sahara/
I've used S 100 for years and it seems to do a good job of cleaning oil and grease off the bike. It's available at most dealers. The advantage it has is that it leaves a very light coating on the metal to inhibit rust. The bad news is that it tends to leave a whitish tint to black paint and rubber and plastic. A little expensive but was specifically designed for motorcycles.
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Yep it works on anything metal and is pretty good unless you live near the ocean and then there is little that will stop the rust and corrosion. Stainless parts hold out for a while but steel and alloy can turn to dust in a matter of months in an ocean environment. I hate house maintenance and the last place I want to live is next to the ocean.
Some of the dealers, like Honda, sell S 100 under their own label so make sure the one you get says that it is made in Germany. It comes in a 1 L jug with a spray pump and all you do is spray it on let it sit and hose it off before it dries. Buff off the painted and polished surfaces and your ready to ride.
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Yep it works on anything metal and is pretty good unless you live near the ocean and then there is little that will stop the rust and corrosion. Stainless parts hold out for a while but steel and alloy can turn to dust in a matter of months in an ocean environment. I hate house maintenance and the last place I want to live is next to the ocean.
Some of the dealers, like Honda, sell S 100 under their own label so make sure the one you get says that it is made in Germany. It comes in a 1 L jug with a spray pump and all you do is spray it on let it sit and hose it off before it dries. Buff off the painted and polished surfaces and your ready to ride.
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