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TRX 450R RIDER · 04-07-2007, 11:45 AM

hey whats up guys so i need to clean a bike to sell so what should i use simple green i heard is good so what i put that on every thing. thanx for the help.

stang233 · 04-07-2007, 12:25 PM

I use ZEP citrus cleaner. It works really well. Make sure you spray whatever you put on there off really really well.

Nor*Cal · 04-07-2007, 12:36 PM

I use automotive simple green but have also used the ZEP citus cleaner. Both work well. Just spray the entire engine (or quad) and work it in with a small brush. Then rinse off and do it one more time if needed. If you want it to look realy clean (no water spots) use a leaf blower to blow everything dry.

So, you selling the R to get another?

quadking450r · 04-07-2007, 03:16 PM

gunk foaming engine cleaner works like a charm with a brush, tooth brush. real good for the grime on the frame that doesnt come off w.o scrubbing.

TRX 450R RIDER · 04-07-2007, 11:57 PM

thanx i got some simple green and it looks great. thanx guys.

prlandry · 04-08-2007, 02:54 AM

What I did a few times now is spray some armorall a few places around the engine like the rad hoses, clutch cable and such. I also put some on my shock. It made it shine like new.

I usualy just wash it with a pressure gun and rarely take time to clean it real good. I hand washed it at the begining of the winter. It stays cleaner much longer.

I like winter trail ridding.

sredish · 04-08-2007, 10:54 AM

simple gree works well.

warriortch · 04-09-2007, 01:46 AM

Honda Brite, anyone tried it? I used to work for a Honda dealership as a mechanic and we had access to tons of this stuff, we always used it on engine bays when we did a major service. It was meant for a bike, but worked wonders on engine bays. I had a stock of this, but recently ran out.

Golfer2000 · 07-29-2008, 08:36 PM

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Honda Brite, anyone tried it? I used to work for a Honda dealership as a mechanic and we had access to tons of this stuff, we always used it on engine bays when we did a major service. It was meant for a bike, but worked wonders on engine bays. I had a stock of this, but recently ran out.[/b]

wondering about this as well. Its expensive stuff but I wonder if its worth it.

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04-07-2007, 12:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
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04-07-2007, 11:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
TRX 450R RIDER 250EX Rider Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 320	thanx i got some simple green and it looks great. thanx guys. __________________ FOR MORE PICS HERE U GO. http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u208/ch...DSCF0244_GW.jpg http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u208/ch...DSCF0243_GW.jpg http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u208/ch...DSCF0242_GW.jpg 06 HONDA 450ER DASA PIPE PRO FLOW AIR FILTER HC STAGE 2 DYNO JET KIT ISHOCKS PHANTOM A ARMS NATIONAL FRONT BUMPER DG NERF BARS ITP HOLESHOT GNCC FRONT TIRES ITP HOLESHOT GNCC REAR TIRES G-FORCE EXTENDED REAR HUBS FLY HANDLE BARS TWIST THROTTLE SHOCK COVERS PRO ARMOR RACING GRAB BAR PRO ARMOR SWING ARM SKID HEAT WRAP ON THE PIPE GREEN WIRE MOD NO MORE WARNING STICKERS

04-08-2007, 02:54 AM	#6 (permalink)
prlandry 450R Racer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New-Brunswick,Canada Posts: 2,583	What I did a few times now is spray some armorall a few places around the engine like the rad hoses, clutch cable and such. I also put some on my shock. It made it shine like new. I usualy just wash it with a pressure gun and rarely take time to clean it real good. I hand washed it at the begining of the winter. It stays cleaner much longer. I like winter trail ridding. __________________

04-08-2007, 10:54 AM	#7 (permalink)
sredish 450R Veteran Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: North Texas Posts: 8,862	simple gree works well. __________________ ........................................... <span style="color:#FF0000">450R Valve Shim Calculator. Thanks to CRFs Only. RedishConstruction.com

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04-07-2007, 12:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
Nor*Cal 450R Rider Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,938	I use automotive simple green but have also used the ZEP citus cleaner. Both work well. Just spray the entire engine (or quad) and work it in with a small brush. Then rinse off and do it one more time if needed. If you want it to look realy clean (no water spots) use a leaf blower to blow everything dry. So, you selling the R to get another?

04-07-2007, 03:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
quadking450r Banned Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Monterey, California. no where near a good place to ride... Posts: 2,891	gunk foaming engine cleaner works like a charm with a brush, tooth brush. real good for the grime on the frame that doesnt come off w.o scrubbing.

04-09-2007, 01:46 AM	#8 (permalink)
warriortch TRX90 Rider Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 10	Honda Brite, anyone tried it? I used to work for a Honda dealership as a mechanic and we had access to tons of this stuff, we always used it on engine bays when we did a major service. It was meant for a bike, but worked wonders on engine bays. I had a stock of this, but recently ran out.