Wojo72 Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 OK. Let's get this out of the way. I am a stupid ass! What's the best way to get oil off of a bike. I got it all over the side of the engine and the exhaust. Simple green? Dish soap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whaler Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 Simple green attacks aluminum and can be hard on some finishes. If motor is painted I would stay away from brake clean. Simple dish soap is mild and will clean as good as any bike specific cleaner. If you want to buy something S100 or Bike Brite work great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 Dawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 Started it with the oil fill plug off? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaDoc Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 Bike brite +1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whaler Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 3 minutes ago, NinjaDoc said: Bike brite +1 It's my favorite and it's made in Cleveland! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo72 Posted September 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 Started it with the oil fill plug off?Actually took it for a ride. Pulled over and shoved paper towel in the hole once I realized what was going on. Didn't get too low on oil but it made a mess. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 My bike you would have known it on start up. It blows it right up in your face. I've done it. We all probably have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo72 Posted September 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 Nope. Just covered the lower inside leg of my jeans with oil. Didnt feel it right away because I had tall boots. Pissed at myself for not double checking. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTheAzn Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 At least it didnt make it to your tires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfman1 Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 Not a fan of bike bright as it is harsh on plastic and will leave stains if you don't wash it off quickly. I just use dish soap and it works fine. Keep in mind whatever you use will take the wax/polish off so you will need to redetail everything you clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekClouser Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 Just leave it on there... it shows how bad ass you are. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whaler Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 (edited) 1 hour ago, Wolfman1 said: Not a fan of bike bright as it is harsh on plastic and will leave stains if you don't wash it off quickly. I just use dish soap and it works fine. Keep in mind whatever you use will take the wax/polish off so you will need to redetail everything you clean. Operator error! all kidding aside, Ray is correct that the bike specific cleaners including Simple Green can stain black plastic. Simple Green will attack aluminum and damage the surface in a very short time. It is always best to spray water on the area to be cleaned fist then apply cleaner of choice and start scrubbing right away. This allows some dilution and eliminates spotting in most cases. ALWAYS clean small areas at a time and rinse immediately. Edited September 2, 2016 by whaler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinNck1 Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 Purple Power works well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motocat12 Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 cat litter or spray degreaser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mello dude Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 3 hours ago, JustinNck1 said: Purple Power works well I second that - get a paint brush, brush around all the dirty shit, hose off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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