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Old 08-21-2010, 02:06 AM
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blow it off and or wash it.... then s100 motor spray..
 
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Old 08-21-2010, 06:29 AM
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I keep the black parts black with some kiwi shoe polish. Works great and looks showroom. It keeps the tires looking good too.
 
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Old 08-21-2010, 06:58 AM
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I use Simple Green. I spray the Black part of the engine before washing the bike. It does a nice job.
 
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Old 08-21-2010, 08:04 AM
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Just spray all of the black parts of your motor with wd-40, don't worry about making a mess just spray directly on both sides. then wash your bike with a mit and bucket of soap/water like you usually do. Rinse and dry, after that it should be nice and black again. If you have any stubborn spots spray with more wd-40 and scrub with an old tooth brush. I've been doing this with my fatboy for 3 years and the motor looks as good as the day i got it.
 
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Old 08-21-2010, 08:43 AM
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I use Pig Spit to keep what little black I have looking black
 
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Old 08-21-2010, 05:06 PM
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The Uk is a rainy place and I use S100 cleaned followed by a good was off with fresh water then a wash with Simonize car wash using a micro mit, then another rinse, blow dry, polish and S100 engine bright, keep's the bike like new,
 
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Old 08-21-2010, 05:29 PM
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There is a product called Back to Black that works pretty great too. Problem with WD-40 is it will collect dust and turn it into greasy stuff...
 
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Old 08-22-2010, 11:38 AM
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Thanks all for the help! I am going to give the WD40 a shot since I have already have it. I will see how that works and I will go for the S100 or the Pig Spit. Can I get that stuff anywhere or do I have to order it from somebody? Thanks again.
 
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