ReconRat Posted May 15, 2012 Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 Sudden thought at the mention of "non-chlorinated"...Should some one actually have titanium parts (like a muffler can), NEVER use anything chlorinated on the bare titanium. Not even tap water. Chlorine and chlorine compounds will make titanium brittle. Result is failure of the part, as in cracking, breaking, etc...Also, touching titanium with aluminum, even briefly, will result in the most amazing corrosion ever seen.Max, I use mineral spirits, from Lowes in a quart can. It's proper to clean a chain with. I figure it removes chain gunk from other parts. I also use kerosene. I'm cheap and lazy and kerosene is always around. WD-40 should work, it's majority (51%) Stoddard solvent (also known as hexane type mineral spirits) with a light oil. All solvents can remove a bit of paint, so be careful. But on the other hand, mineral spirits are used to clean/prep painted surfaces for painting.The Bike Brite and a similar S-100 work good, and I sometimes use them first to remove most of the crap. Expensive. Seems to work well on the engine, but not so well on heavily gunked wheel rims. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSB67 Posted May 15, 2012 Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 If you still have doubts, I also vote WD-40. If you don't like the WD-40 film (it does attract dust until it eventually evaporates), use soap and water after that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marlboro man Posted May 15, 2012 Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 1 + for aircraft remover it will clean the herpes of a 60yr old hooker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted May 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 I was lazy and used the kerosene. It did a fine job. Wiped the residue off with an old sock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted May 15, 2012 Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 I have a 3/4 full can of WD that, of course, has no pressure in it. Might drill a hole in it so I can pour it on a rag.WD-40 can also be obtained in non aerosol can for use in spray bottles, oil squirt bottles, etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cOoTeR Posted May 15, 2012 Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 Just put the bike on a rear stand,put it and gear and run it to redline should just fly off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted May 15, 2012 Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 Just put the bike on a rear stand,put it and gear and run it to redline should just fly off.but you have to say this line first ."hold my beer and watch this " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cOoTeR Posted May 15, 2012 Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 but you have to say this line first ."hold my beer and watch this "Also have scruit come over so we know its on film. Make sure you stand on the pegs and bounce. I know it sounds crazy but its all very scientific stuff it'll work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMMW Posted May 15, 2012 Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 Just put the bike on a rear stand,put it and gear and run it to redline should just fly off.Haha! Nice one. I gotta try that. Does it work better at noon or 3am? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted May 15, 2012 Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 I've also heard WD rubbed into your hands helps alleviate arthritis painMy dad does thatI use it to wash my hands when hand cleaner doesn't cut it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cOoTeR Posted May 15, 2012 Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 Haha! Nice one. I gotta try that. Does it work better at noon or 3am?Noon that way its warmer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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