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donniemateno
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PostPosted: 14:53 - 22 Apr 2013    Post subject: 2 quick questions one MOT related Reply with quote
Just wondering if you guys could clear something up for me

1. my first question is the bulb which illuminates on a CB500 behind the speedo, if this fails is this an MOT fail? I want to fix it anyway cant see how fast im going at night!

2. regarding cleanliness. Ive just sprayed my bike completely black and looks nice Smile my question to you is there anything you can recommand bar muc off to clean very dirty wheels and a grubby engine block.

cheers in advance
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PostPosted: 14:55 - 22 Apr 2013    Post subject: Re: 2 quick questions one MOT related Reply with quote
donniemateno wrote:
1. my first question is the bulb which illuminates on a CB500 behind the speedo, if this fails is this an MOT fail? I want to fix it anyway cant see how fast im going at night!


Not a fail.
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SQL
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PostPosted: 14:59 - 22 Apr 2013    Post subject: Re: 2 quick questions one MOT related Reply with quote
donniemateno wrote:

2. regarding cleanliness. Ive just sprayed my bike completely black and looks nice Smile my question to you is there anything you can recommand bar muc off to clean very dirty wheels and a grubby engine block.


Elbow Grease and bottle brush with muc off wheel cleaner.
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tom720
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PostPosted: 01:43 - 23 Apr 2013    Post subject: Re: 2 quick questions one MOT related Reply with quote
donniemateno wrote:


2. regarding cleanliness. Ive just sprayed my bike completely black and looks nice Smile my question to you is there anything you can recommand bar muc off to clean very dirty wheels and a grubby engine block.



I used GUNK engine degreaser on my engine a while back, HIGHLY recommended. and maybe try wd-40 for the wheels? just be careful to avoid the tyres lol
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dannymassive
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PostPosted: 03:24 - 23 Apr 2013    Post subject: Re: 2 quick questions one MOT related Reply with quote
tom720 wrote:
I used GUNK engine degreaser on my engine a while back, HIGHLY recommended. and maybe try wd-40 for the wheels? just be careful to avoid the tyres lol


+1 for the WD40 on the wheels. I found that it removes any tar spots or excess lube that has left your chain easily. You'll want to spray it onto a cloth and wipe the wheels rather than spray them directly as you don't want to get the stuff near your brakes or tyres!
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BTTD
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PostPosted: 08:50 - 23 Apr 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
Paraffin will degrease very effectively as well, often referred to as kerosene on US forums.
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Alpha-9
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PostPosted: 08:53 - 23 Apr 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
Parraffin is bestest
WD40 is nice on chromes I find, brings them up nice and shiny

I use fairy soap and water, apparently is bad but who cares, i'm sure it's fine
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Sako
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PostPosted: 09:20 - 23 Apr 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
another vote for paraffin.

another good cleaner is baby wipes, they are brillaint for removing chain oil spray from undertrays.
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