Degreasing bike?

[SMOKEU]

Since I have the fuel tank off my bike, is it a good idea to spray some of that Supercheap degreaser in a can over the engine and on other dirty places around the bike? I just want to make sure that it's going to play nice with all the rubber components like fuel hoses and shit.

[Akzle]

use brakleen.

[The Reibz]

use brakleen.

You don't use brakleen around old tired rubber mate. It helps dry it out and will eventually make it crack and shit.
Degreaser will make a hell of a mess but it does work, a blow gun is good for removing the chain sludge round the front sprocket. Just scrape all the big bits off first because it will go flying everywhere.

[Grubber]

You don't use brakleen around old tired rubber mate. It helps dry it out and will eventually make it crack and shit.
Degreaser will make a hell of a mess but it does work, a blow gun is good for removing the chain sludge round the front sprocket. Just scrape all the big bits off first because it will go flying everywhere.

agreed, Brakleen is a bit on the toxic side for that sort of thing. Engine degreaser or Simple Green is good too. Puts a bit of shine to it. Steam clean to finish off usually does the trick just nice.

[Akzle]

You don't use brakleen around old tired rubber mate. It helps dry it out and will eventually make it crack and shit.

Incorrect. I use it on everything. The kitten isnt so keen on it though.
Of course... I replace hoses when theyre fuckeroo...

[bogan]

Incorrect. I use it on everything. The kitten isnt so keen on it though.
Of course... I replace hoses when theyre fuckeroo...

You should probably stop using it as pie sauce...

[Akzle]

You should probably stop using it as pie sauce...

better than tabasco and doesnt make me fart...

[imdying]

Incorrect. I use it on everything.

I think you should use it to clean parts before you weld them.

[Akzle]

I think you should use it to clean parts before you weld them.

prepsol nigger,
big 4 gallon drum under the welding bench....

[nodrog:Me]

Since I have the fuel tank off my bike, is it a good idea to spray some of that Supercheap degreaser in a can over the engine and on other dirty places around the bike? I just want to make sure that it's going to play nice with all the rubber components like fuel hoses and shit.

Yeah, spray it all around your swingarm bushes and wheel bearings too.

[FJRider]

Hot and soapy water ... with plenty of detergent ... with a warm engine.

Do it on the lawn and the grass wont die (The neighbors lawn is a better place to do it).

The spray on stuff is messy and expensive.

[Akzle]

use brakleen.

[Tazz]

Just be a little careful around your bar grips.

[FJRider]

Yeah, spray it all around your swingarm bushes and wheel bearings too.

That reminds me of the toothpaste add ... It does get in ....

[pete376403]

From the smell of it the Supercheap degreaser is mostly diesel. I use it cos its cheap, and rinse of with water hose after. Hasn't damaged any plastic or rubber fittings so far