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**Nelly** · 08-30-2007, 05:50 AM

Hi Guys & Gals,

I am having problems washing all of the crap out of the lower front part of my engine. It has loads of nooks and crannies. I have tried a mit (it gets cloged up and leaves mores mess) I have tried a brush, this wont reach all areas. I have tried a pressure hose with degreaser? WTF How do you all keep the best looking bike on the road the best looking?

hobbit · 08-30-2007, 06:01 AM

i use Slick Stixxx http://www.slickstixxx.com/index.htm (great for detailing Air coolled bikes), Micro fibre towl and Auto Glym bike cleaner

**Nelly** · 08-30-2007, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hobbit

i use Slick Stixxx http://www.slickstixxx.com/index.htm (great for detailing Air coolled bikes), Micro fibre towl and Auto Glym bike cleaner

Cheers mate I will give it a go

gr8eyes · 09-04-2007, 04:00 PM

I've had real good luck with simple green. Spray on ,let sit,5 min.wash off.

**Nelly** · 09-06-2007, 05:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gr8eyes

I've had real good luck with simple green. Spray on ,let sit,5 min.wash off.

Thanks mate, I have not been able to find simple green in my home town. I am still looking though.

hobbit · 09-06-2007, 05:39 AM

perryn i think simple green is like seafoam a US only product - similar products we have over here are Castrol greentec spray on leave rinse off, Auto glym motorcycle cleaner my fave, MUC OFF word off warning when this stuff was out for MTB it would strip grease and clear coat from most things incluing frames and hubs/bottom brackets if left to long

**Nelly** · 09-06-2007, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hobbit

perryn i think simple green is like seafoam a US only product - similar products we have over here are Castrol greentec spray on leave rinse off, Auto glym motorcycle cleaner my fave, MUC OFF word off warning when this stuff was out for MTB it would strip grease and clear coat from most things incluing frames and hubs/bottom brackets if left to long

thanks for the tip

trailblazer87 · 09-06-2007, 02:57 PM

You need to cut any degreaser as these WILL etch aluminum or as you brits say, aluminium.. Not bad or anything but if it is polished before it won't be afterward. Just mix it 1 to 1 with water and you should be okay. Simple Green fogged the aluminum on a friends dirt bike after just a few minutes

Just thought I would give the heads up. I'm not sure if it will do it to our bikes as they are painted, but better safe than sorry

**Nelly** · 09-06-2007, 05:20 PM

Cheers mate

08-30-2007, 05:50 AM	#1 (permalink)
Nelly UK Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Reading, Berkshire, UK Bike: 2005 FZ6 Silver & black Posts: 4,325 Rep Power: 53 Member #274	A rubba dub dub FZ6 in the Tub Hi Guys & Gals, I am having problems washing all of the crap out of the lower front part of my engine. It has loads of nooks and crannies. I have tried a mit (it gets cloged up and leaves mores mess) I have tried a brush, this wont reach all areas. I have tried a pressure hose with degreaser? WTF How do you all keep the best looking bike on the road the best looking? __________________ "Some say......... His cardiac output is equal to the FZ6's 4 cylinders at 13,000rpm. All we know is he's called the STIG".:UK: Mods: K&N Airfilter, Datatool system 6 alarm, Bikerdude headlight harness, 12V power socket, Data tag, 15T Front sprocket, Speedo healer, Puig frame slders, front & back Crash bobbin axel sliders. "Dont ask me I got it from here"? Forum FAQs... My Resume...

08-30-2007, 06:01 AM	#2 (permalink)
hobbit Short fat and hairy :)))) Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Birmingham, England Bike: 07' FZ6 S2, 05' vstar1100, 06' HD 1200sportster Posts: 165 Rep Power: 7 Member #432	i use Slick Stixxx http://www.slickstixxx.com/index.htm (great for detailing Air coolled bikes), Micro fibre towl and Auto Glym bike cleaner __________________ not riding fast just flying low

09-06-2007, 05:39 AM	#6 (permalink)
hobbit Short fat and hairy :)))) Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Birmingham, England Bike: 07' FZ6 S2, 05' vstar1100, 06' HD 1200sportster Posts: 165 Rep Power: 7 Member #432	perryn i think simple green is like seafoam a US only product - similar products we have over here are Castrol greentec spray on leave rinse off, Auto glym motorcycle cleaner my fave, MUC OFF word off warning when this stuff was out for MTB it would strip grease and clear coat from most things incluing frames and hubs/bottom brackets if left to long __________________ not riding fast just flying low

09-06-2007, 05:20 PM	#9 (permalink)
Nelly UK Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Reading, Berkshire, UK Bike: 2005 FZ6 Silver & black Posts: 4,325 Rep Power: 53 Member #274	Cheers mate __________________ "Some say......... His cardiac output is equal to the FZ6's 4 cylinders at 13,000rpm. All we know is he's called the STIG".:UK: Mods: K&N Airfilter, Datatool system 6 alarm, Bikerdude headlight harness, 12V power socket, Data tag, 15T Front sprocket, Speedo healer, Puig frame slders, front & back Crash bobbin axel sliders. "Dont ask me I got it from here"? Forum FAQs... My Resume...

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gr8eyes Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mustang, OK Bike: 07 FZ6, 07 FJR1300. 98 YZ400F, 05 WR450F Posts: 96 Rep Power: 6 Member #408	I've had real good luck with simple green. Spray on ,let sit,5 min.wash off.

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trailblazer87 Curve Hound Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Madera, CA Bike: 2006 FZ-6 RED! Posts: 414 Rep Power: 21 Member #403	You need to cut any degreaser as these WILL etch aluminum or as you brits say, aluminium.. Not bad or anything but if it is polished before it won't be afterward. Just mix it 1 to 1 with water and you should be okay. Simple Green fogged the aluminum on a friends dirt bike after just a few minutes Just thought I would give the heads up. I'm not sure if it will do it to our bikes as they are painted, but better safe than sorry

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