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killa
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PostPosted: 11:43 - 14 Jan 2009    Post subject: Dirty girl! Reply with quote
Probably my first post in here for bloody ages! Laughing

Finally got myself a car and after 9 winters all this ice and freezing riding isn't interesting anymore. lol
Yes, i am kinda eating my hat, i said it wouldn't happen... Embarassed

Right, the Ninja's fine, covered in WD40, ie started her every so often over winter....what i would like to do when i get some slightly better weather is the stubborn road dirt. Mainly in and around swing arm, shock, forks, under belly etc...whats the best way of getting this off. Im not looking for showroom finish but it doesnt look great.

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PostPosted: 11:51 - 14 Jan 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HREqf4wIukA

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PostPosted: 11:53 - 14 Jan 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
I use Hien Geriatric Gel on me machine.
Spray on dry bike.
Leave it about 10 mins.
Blast of with Karcher.
Bright like a mirror with one sweep.


Maybe need two shots though.
Another mental but effective way petrol and a brush. But deadly deadly dangerous in confined space.

Was that the answer?
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killa
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PostPosted: 12:05 - 14 Jan 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
Thanks for the info lads Thumbs Up

Now all i need is motivation Rolling Eyes
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PostPosted: 12:13 - 14 Jan 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
Muc off. Excellent swag!
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ThoughtContro...
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PostPosted: 12:32 - 14 Jan 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
Big_Ham wrote:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HREqf4wIukA

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Good stuff. I watched all 5 parts.

One question tho, he says WD40 wont harm the O rings of your chain and I'm sure I read here or elsewhere that WD40 is not O ring friendly.
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PostPosted: 12:33 - 14 Jan 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
I use Pro Clean (available from Performance Triumph in 'Nam L/£5 or 5L/£20) similar to the HG gel, spray-on, rinse-off, Killa san.

For stubborn grease and stuff I use spray Gunk (£5 Halfords) on a piece of stockinette (also Halfords or Wilko) or clean rag then spray all over with an inhibitor of your choice WD40/GT85/FS365 etc...
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PostPosted: 12:51 - 14 Jan 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
ThoughtControl wrote:
Big_Ham wrote:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HREqf4wIukA

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Good stuff. I watched all 5 parts.

One question tho, he says WD40 wont harm the O rings of your chain and I'm sure I read here or elsewhere that WD40 is not O ring friendly.


<shrug>
If he used on the blade chain and it's ok then I guess it is O-Ring friendly.
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The Disapproving Brit
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PostPosted: 13:35 - 14 Jan 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
ThoughtControl wrote:
Big_Ham wrote:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HREqf4wIukA

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Good stuff. I watched all 5 parts.

One question tho, he says WD40 wont harm the O rings of your chain and I'm sure I read here or elsewhere that WD40 is not O ring friendly.


Not so much that it's not O ring friendly, but it's a degreaser and penetrator, and it'll do just that. O rings aren't the easiest place to get oil back into once you've cleaned it out.

At least, that's my understanding.
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PostPosted: 13:40 - 14 Jan 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
timbstoke wrote:

Not so much that it's not O ring friendly, but it's a degreaser and penetrator, and it'll do just that. O rings aren't the easiest place to get oil back into once you've cleaned it out.

At least, that's my understanding.


I think you'd do well to degrease the O-rings themselves.

https://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=345397

Studies the effect of various chemicals on O-rings. Thumbs Up

(If you can't be arsed to read it, don't use Petrol or Carb cleaner).
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ThoughtContro...
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PostPosted: 13:48 - 14 Jan 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
timbstoke wrote:

Not so much that it's not O ring friendly, but it's a degreaser and penetrator, and it'll do just that. O rings aren't the easiest place to get oil back into once you've cleaned it out.


But wouldn't that go for ANY chain cleaner tho.
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PostPosted: 14:20 - 14 Jan 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
Pah!!! Mere Mortals the lot of you...

Get yourselves Shafted... Mr. Green
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PostPosted: 14:59 - 14 Jan 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
Scottoil do a good degreaser, but bog standard WD40 should remove just about any crap (including tar spots) off your bike.
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PostPosted: 15:00 - 14 Jan 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
Big_Ham wrote:

(If you can't be arsed to read it, don't use Petrol or Carb cleaner).


What about Kerosene? Or garden variety para... but kerosene sounds cooler, jet fuel woosh Laughing
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Wafer_Thin_Ham
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PostPosted: 15:04 - 14 Jan 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
Mr Nice Guy wrote:
Big_Ham wrote:

(If you can't be arsed to read it, don't use Petrol or Carb cleaner).


What about Kerosene? Or garden variety para... but kerosene sounds cooler, jet fuel woosh Laughing


I think Kerosene was ok..........have a check on the link. Woosh indeed. Laughing
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PostPosted: 15:06 - 14 Jan 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
I'll read it over later, I can afford to get hooked on another forum whilst at work Embarassed Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 15:13 - 14 Jan 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
Having watched all those videos, it makes me wonder what is lurcking in the depths of my 11 year old bike...

Although i have no where near enough patience to so half of what he did.
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craigs23
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PostPosted: 18:39 - 14 Jan 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
I tend to use Paraffin or Diesel. My CBR's going to get a nice spruce once the winter's over. Agitate with a brush and repeat if necessary. It brought my R6 up a treat last year and helped in the early stages on my NC30 resto.

Make sure you take as much of the bike apart as possible to do it properly, and regrease any areas where necessary.
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