Author Topic: how to clean motor... (Read 3986 times)

KSUGreggy · « **on:** April 10, 2006, 11:29:23 AM »

title says it...any good ways to clean a motor...bike had a bad seal on the filter and now there is a new fitler and no leaks i wanna clean it up really good so any recommendations would be great...i know the powerwasher is a no no

Vlad · « **Reply #1 on:** April 10, 2006, 12:28:57 PM »

S100 total cycle cleaner

zeebandit · « **Reply #2 on:** April 10, 2006, 01:01:57 PM »

I use the automotive Simple Green..Works great and you don't need to wear gloves or a respirator.

Daytona · « **Reply #3 on:** April 10, 2006, 01:33:06 PM »

Gunk eng cleaner, armorall after! Even brings the header back too life! No BULL!!!!

curiousmike · « **Reply #4 on:** April 10, 2006, 02:14:26 PM »

I find myself in the need of doing a good engine degreasing, but I can't believe...

S100 - degreaser ?!?
Simple Green Auto

... will do the trick.

GUNK I could see, but I'm afraid of that getting into the wrong area and drying stuff up.

zeebandit · « **Reply #5 on:** April 10, 2006, 03:14:46 PM »

I also use Simple Green Automotive to clean my Weber grill.

Red01 · « **Reply #6 on:** April 10, 2006, 03:16:52 PM »

That S100 stuff is pretty good, though I've never tried it on a filthy, oily engine. I've just used it to restore the luster to one that's a little dirty - like from riding in the rain.

Hot water & dish soap will cut the oil and grease, too and it's something most of us always have on hand.

tacoman · « **Reply #7 on:** April 10, 2006, 04:24:54 PM »

The good old can of Gunk engine degreaser works well. Just remember to spray on a cold motor. Clean good then start it up to cook off the water that puddles in the nooks and crannies.

KSUGreggy · « **Reply #8 on:** April 10, 2006, 07:57:35 PM »

where do you get S100 never heard of it?
any spots to avoid?

Vlad · « **Reply #9 on:** April 11, 2006, 12:05:04 AM »

Quote from: "KSUGreggy"

where do you get S100 never heard of it?
any spots to avoid?

Most motorcycle stores and dealership here in Toronto carry the entire line of S100 products. They all work very well and are bio-degradeable, so no harm to the environment. The cleaner can be a little harsh on some non-gloss paint and plastic, so using ArmorAll or s100 Engine Brightener afterwards is a good idea.

http://www.s100.com/index.htm

Daytona · « **Reply #10 on:** April 11, 2006, 02:17:47 AM »

I work in the worst of worse! Use the orange smelling gunk if you must. It will leave a dull haze behind and do no harm to any stuff I've seen. Then just drench if you want with armorall cut 50% with good old H2o. Just don't get it on the brake rotors!!!! Let it get sticky dry then wipe the headers down! You won't believe the diff it makes on the headers! NO BULL. It will leave the eng looking great too with no work but wiping the cases! Hey look at my old gal, not to bad for a 98 with 40k of rideall year miles.

smooth operator · « **Reply #11 on:** April 11, 2006, 07:49:20 AM »

For the gunky parts,I take a little solvent out of the parts cleaner with a small brush. Get around the sprockets and chain gaurd,get that out of the way 1st befor I wash it.

gearset01 · « **Reply #12 on:** April 11, 2006, 06:20:29 PM »

I find the EASIEST way to clean it is to let someone else do it.
PIN

jbrough7 · « **Reply #13 on:** April 11, 2006, 07:27:05 PM »

How about being careful in a manual car wash? Is that mental?

Red01 · « **Reply #14 on:** April 12, 2006, 10:41:21 AM »

If you've got gaskets and seals that are already leaking, I would stay away from a high-pressure wash. You need to be careful enough when you have no leaks...