Another Craigs23 Inspired Cleaning Project!

[Faldo]

So, I watched the YouTube clips that Craigs23 posted up the other day.

Since then, I finally decided to get the LED rear lamp repaired/replaced under warranty on my ZX7R as a couple of lines were not working. This meant the bike was off the road as I don't have the original rear lamp / indicators.

So I decided to start a proper cleaning job like in vids from post above. Now bear in mind that before this the most I'd done on a bike is fit an end can. I'm more of a "Jetwash Joe" than "Mr Muscle". The bike started like this:

https://motorpartsonline.co.uk/ninja/SP_A0021.jpg

A few hours work and it now looks like:

https://motorpartsonline.co.uk/ninja/SP_A0146.jpg

I got a couple of questions about cleaning certain things, if any of your "Clean Freaks" can help? Firstly, the frame and swingarm on this bike are powder coated black, what's the best stuff to clean them with (Also the wheels are the same actually)

Next thing is the calipers. They are pretty dirty, but I don't want to strip the calipers down, just clean them. What should I use on them?

https://motorpartsonline.co.uk/ninja/SP_A0141.jpg

https://motorpartsonline.co.uk/ninja/SP_A0142.jpg

Any hints / suggestion welcome. Just hope I can put all this back together when it's all clean!
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Previous: ZXR 400 L9, ZX-7R P5, ZZR 400, ZX-7R P6, Bandit 600, GSXR 750 Slingshot, DRZ400, DR650, ZX10R C1H, ZXR 750 L1, ZXR 750 L3, '99 ZX7R P4, KTM 300 EXC, ZX-9R E1, TDM850

[SoND]

Paraffin and a toothbrush and some cotton buds for the pistons. Or you could buy a tin of brake cleaner and give them a blast with that.
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[Whosthedaddy]

Well done that man for jumping in there

WD40 as in the vid should get rid of the worst greasy deposits from everywhere bar the brakes, where (I will have to get some) brake and clutch cleaner should be the safest option.

You will of course need to get rid of the oil based WD40 with a water based degeaser <enter name here> (as I have no idea of one ).

Final step is something like soap and water to rinse then buff and polish.

Think thats the correct steps?

As long as you are methodical in your destruction, sorry dismantling, of the bike, the putting back is just the opposite. Take your time and enjoy it, it is quite fun
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[Faldo]

Cheers SoND & Whosthedaddy!

Paraffin worked a treat on the calipers IMO.

https://www.motorpartsonline.co.uk/ninja/SP_A0153.jpg

https://www.motorpartsonline.co.uk/ninja/SP_A0152.jpg

https://www.motorpartsonline.co.uk/ninja/SP_A0155.jpg

https://www.motorpartsonline.co.uk/ninja/SP_A0157.jpg

I'll be gettin started on the swingarm tomorrow methinks.

[Whosthedaddy]

Nice one

Tired petrol and a brush but I have to admit that the fumes were a little too noxious and the benefits of were quickly out weighted by me wanting to hurl.

Quite fancy the look of Muck Off, just apply, dab about and then rinse off.
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[Faldo]

Up until now all I'll ever used is some stuff called Pro Clean, which I think is similar to Muc Off. It is pretty good. I just jetwash the bike, spray everything with Pro Clean, rub it in on the really dirty bits and jetwash off. Think it's aimed more at dirt bikes though. Bloody expensive as well, it was about £5.50 ltr, and I was using shit loads of it!

Did you get your hot start problems cured by the way ?
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Current: ZZR1400
Previous: ZXR 400 L9, ZX-7R P5, ZZR 400, ZX-7R P6, Bandit 600, GSXR 750 Slingshot, DRZ400, DR650, ZX10R C1H, ZXR 750 L1, ZXR 750 L3, '99 ZX7R P4, KTM 300 EXC, ZX-9R E1, TDM850

[Whosthedaddy]

Well I kept stalling it today and fired up first time? Maybe some crud in the fuel pipe or grunge on the side stand switch?
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[Faldo]

Don't you just love it when a problem just goes away! Jammy bastard It's all good
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Previous: ZXR 400 L9, ZX-7R P5, ZZR 400, ZX-7R P6, Bandit 600, GSXR 750 Slingshot, DRZ400, DR650, ZX10R C1H, ZXR 750 L1, ZXR 750 L3, '99 ZX7R P4, KTM 300 EXC, ZX-9R E1, TDM850

[craigs23]

I get quite a few emails regarding cleaning tips these days - now this is about the 3rd topic in as many weeks with my name in it...

Top work, good job that man.

[Faldo]

Well, swingarm, rear caliper, sprocket / carrier and wheels cleaned, so I started on the front forks.

Anyone have any suggestions about this? :

https://motorpartsonline.co.uk/ninja/SP_A0179.jpg

Can anything be done with this without removing the forks ? I tried paraffin and Brasso but it ain't helping....
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Current: ZZR1400
Previous: ZXR 400 L9, ZX-7R P5, ZZR 400, ZX-7R P6, Bandit 600, GSXR 750 Slingshot, DRZ400, DR650, ZX10R C1H, ZXR 750 L1, ZXR 750 L3, '99 ZX7R P4, KTM 300 EXC, ZX-9R E1, TDM850

[Whosthedaddy]

Emery cloth / carbon paper to rub down the deposits and autosol to shine?
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[quacker_boy]

I personally wouldn't try cleaning that. I'd strip the fork, get the stanchion out and send it off to be rechromed...
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[chris-red]

For black bits, I use WD40/GT85 to clean it, specially on the wheels as it stops crap sticking to it and bring it up nice and shinney.
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[SoND]

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[Faldo]

Thanks for all the suggestions, however I'm afraid this project has been hastily abandoned! I've started reassembley (Half clean! ) as I need the space it's sitting in for my new project:

Check it out!

https://w3.bikepics.com/pics/2007/10/01/bikepics-1042486-full.jpg

https://w3.bikepics.com/pics/2007/10/01/bikepics-1042487-full.jpg

https://w3.bikepics.com/pics/2007/10/01/bikepics-1042488-full.jpg

Ain't she a beaut ?! Saw it a couple of hours before it ended on 'That Website'. It was only about 10 miles away too. Indicators / rev counter are only things that don't work and with the Micron can it sounds really good.

'88 Oil Cooled 750 Slingshot. The idea is to Streetfighter it over the winter. I was thinking red frame/swingarm, USD's from R6/Later GSXR, Renthals, R1 race seat, Painted Black, little tiny stubby poking out from just by the pegs.

Any ideas welcome....

[konsoli]

shame to see it being abandoned. Could have been a good piece of work. Never mind eh? Ride the bike rather than cleaning it