Page 1 of 2 1 2 LastLast
Results 1 to 15 of 23

Thread: Best way to clean your engine

  1. 12-28-2010, 11:34 AM #1
    MudBug's Avatar
    MudBug
    MudBug is offline Got The Holeshot Arm chair racerJust too addicted
    Join Date
    Aug 2009
    Location
    Newfoundland, Canada
    --
    915

    Question Best way to clean your engine

    Anyone here have any tips on cleaning an oily and dirty engine? I have all my top end leaks fixed now but the stains are still there. Is there a certain product I can buy that helps to clean my cylinder, head and rocker box?
    "Beauty is in the eye of the beerholder"
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. 12-28-2010, 01:54 PM #2
    Lord Letto 20's Avatar
    Lord Letto 20
    Lord Letto 20 is offline Like a crazed street corner preacher! Roostin Away
    Join Date
    Jul 2009
    Location
    St. Agatha, ON, Canada
    --
    1,497
    i would be interested in knowing this also to clean the oil and dirt from my cylinder and the air cooling fins once i get the head gasket done.
    1983 Honda ATC 200e: my first true Man Toy!-Sold for $200 on Victoria Day
    Ice & Trikes 4 Life!
    If Nissan Motorsports = Nismo, does Honda Motorsports = Homo ?
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  3. 12-28-2010, 02:04 PM #3
    twitch101's Avatar
    twitch101
    twitch101 is offline Just Too Addicted Arm chair racerJust too addicted
    Join Date
    Mar 2010
    Location
    texas
    --
    567
    Brakeleen is good. It evaporates and leaves no residue afterwards. Gasoline may work too
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  4. 12-28-2010, 03:40 PM #4
    200XMichigan
    200XMichigan is offline Roostin' Away Arm chair racerRoostin Away
    Join Date
    Nov 2009
    Location
    just below the bridge, Michigan
    --
    1,147
    I use SimpleGreen, let is soak in and then scrub it with a brush. Its cheaper than brake clean because you can dilute it. And if you have a well I try to limit what goes on the ground. Even dish soap works good. Brake clean is great for inside the engine when rebuilding but outside it gets just as clean with regular cleaners. One time just to see I did a side by side test on an old 4 cylinder street bike and SimpleGreen did better than Pematex foaming aerosol engine cleaner, and Simple Green worked better, and it was diluted 10:1.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  5. 12-28-2010, 05:27 PM #5
    TheBlueWale
    TheBlueWale is offline Just Too Addicted Arm chair racerJust too addicted
    Join Date
    Aug 2010
    Location
    Illinois
    --
    550
    Zep foam cleaner
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  6. 12-28-2010, 05:36 PM #6
    ktmbk's Avatar
    ktmbk
    ktmbk is offline At The Back Of The Pack Arm chair racerFirst time rider
    Join Date
    Jun 2010
    Location
    Long Island
    --
    154
    Simplegreen always works best for me. brake clean is good on metal parts, just try not to get it on rubber and plastic stuff as it can cause damage.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  7. 12-28-2010, 05:42 PM #7
    shortline10's Avatar
    shortline10
    shortline10 is offline Power User The day begins with 3WW
    Join Date
    Jul 2009
    Location
    South Florida
    --
    6,803
    A soft brass brush is the trick and any type of degreaser , even dish detergent .
    78 atc 90/180cc Dickson Full Suspension
    76 ATC90/180cc Nicholson
    77 atc 90 Dickson Full Suspension
    84 KLT 110/123cc Powroll Racer from 80s
    87 atc 125m stock
    84 atc 200x Curtis Sparks
    84 atc 200x Powroll My race bike from 80's
    83 atc70/108cc Powroll blue Xmas Special
    81 atc185s HP-ATC full suspension

    Performance Shop is Open PM me for Service

    My Feedback http://www.3wheelerworld.com/showthr...ck+shortline10
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  8. 12-28-2010, 06:33 PM #8
    trikes4life's Avatar
    trikes4life
    trikes4life is offline Got The Holeshot Arm chair racerJust too addicted
    Join Date
    Jul 2005
    Location
    leroy, new york
    --
    1,025
    Cleaner called Purple by gunk super strong stuff
    http://www.gunk.com/prod_photo.asp
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  9. 12-28-2010, 06:33 PM #9
    Tecate 50's Avatar
    Tecate 50
    Tecate 50 is offline Just Too Addicted Arm chair racerJust too addicted
    Join Date
    Sep 2008
    Location
    Northwest Indiana
    --
    550
    I use soft paints brushes of all sorts of sizes and clean it by hand. My trike usually never gets totally filthy, but I use S100 and water!
    1985 KXT250 A.K.A. "Doom"/Multiple Engine Combinations/Jason Hall Inverts/HRE Swing Arm, Cal Fab Swing Arm/Jemco Pipe/Buzz Saw Cylinder, Klemm Research Cyinder/PWK Carb/PVL Ignition/Dura Blue Axle/Mosh Custom Seat
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  10. 12-28-2010, 08:54 PM #10
    RoscoW's Avatar
    RoscoW
    RoscoW is offline Got The Holeshot Arm chair racerJust too addicted
    Join Date
    Mar 2006
    Location
    London, Ontario, Canada
    --
    1,059
    Quote Originally Posted by Tecate 50 View Post
    I use soft paints brushes of all sorts of sizes and clean it by hand. My trike usually never gets totally filthy, but I use S100 and water!
    No wonder the front wheel is never on the ground Buuuzzzzzzzsawwww.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  11. 12-28-2010, 09:07 PM #11
    bugler30's Avatar
    bugler30
    bugler30 is offline At The Back Of The Pack Arm chair racerAt the back of the pack
    Join Date
    Nov 2010
    Location
    Coos Bay, Oregon, United States
    --
    254


    lolz
    mine: 85 Honda 350x

    http://www.Jeep4PlayOffroad.org
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  12. 12-28-2010, 09:25 PM #12
    beets442's Avatar
    beets442
    beets442 is offline Got The Holeshot Arm chair racerJust too addicted
    Join Date
    Apr 2008
    Location
    NW, IND.
    --
    842
    +1 gunk..........
    80' Honda CR80R
    78' Honda XR75
    77' Honda CT-70
    74' Honda CT-70
    75' Yamaha GT80 Enduro
    76' Kawasaki KZ900
    73' Kawasaki H1-500
    76' Kawasaki H1-500
    They always run best before they blow!
    Manuals: http://www.oscarmayer.net/atc/manuals/

    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  13. 12-28-2010, 09:30 PM #13
    bzerk
    bzerk is offline New to the board Arm chair racerNew to the board
    Join Date
    Jul 2008
    Location
    hickman, ky
    --
    44
    i used to use a steam pressure washer but dont have any more trikes so dont anymore
    currently "trikeless"......taking donations on the i need-a-tri-z foundation
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  14. 12-28-2010, 09:31 PM #14
    Twilight
    Twilight is offline Check my feedback before buying from me Roostin Away
    Join Date
    Nov 2006
    Location
    Seattle
    --
    1,552
    Purple Power and WD40 is god for cleaning engines. WD40 gets out that ugly orange color and leaves a coat of protectant.
    Nothing to ride... for now
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  15. 12-28-2010, 10:08 PM #15
    racer....X's Avatar
    racer....X
    racer....X is offline Just Too Addicted Arm chair racerJust too addicted
    Join Date
    Dec 2009
    Location
    the ville illinois
    --
    477
    I use purple power and a steam pressure washer then a good wipe down with wd40
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
//ArrowChat Integreation Code //