Hardcore Biker
Yellow,
Has anyone had experience using one of those mini-steamers for cleaning kunk off their bikes. I was thinking it might be good to use on the underside of my bike where the belly pan should be.
Did a search on Steam, Steamer and nothing came up....?
Ciao
P.S. It's Friday!
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Hmmm, haven't heard of a portable type?, is a degreaser not doing the job well enough?
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I would go de-greaser mate. Im not sure on the ewxact process of steam cleaning but I think it goes along the line of shooting very hot steam near plastics and other shit that likes to get damaged.
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Hardcore Biker
Not portable, they are a hand-held electric tool - mains powered.Originally Posted by Fishslayer
Not too keen on using decreasers all the time so if steam it off worked that would be a bonus.
Like this product...
http://www.sunbeam.co.nz/products/pr...=456&sec_id=72
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Ah I see, if they aren't tooo expensive it might be worth a try. If it doesn't work out Im sure it will make a great xmas/birthday prezzie
Easy Biker
I stick to using kerosene and then just spraying water with an ordinary hose to wash it off. Nothing harsh for me. Don't even use the waterblaster on the dirt bikes - too harsh!!
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Merv
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I went to the local garage many moons ago & hired some time with one. Put the bike on its side & went for coma (very gungy bike). It was fgreat. That was a typo but I’ll leave it as it helps make the point (the f stands for fucking children, go tell your mum).
That said I’d want to be careful with one & degreaser or kero with a $2 parts brush is pretty effective. I got a kero sprayer with my compressor & that works a treat. Bit messy & goes through a bunch of kero mind.
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Fenweasal
Come on mate, you're letting the side down. A quick wipe over every night and you're done (and relatively easy on a naked bike).
I've never used anything more than degreaser/kerosene and a low pressure hose on any of my bikes. I usually try and avoid using water on the bike if I can avoid it. Too much potential for soaking bearings, electrics, etc.
Easy Biker
I don't worry about $2 brushes either, just use my old toothbrushes when they are getting a bit munted.
Cheers
Merv
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Cheap bstd! I’ve changed over to $2 shop parts brushes from toof-brushes.
I also use CT18 truck cleaner in a decent spray bottle once the really oily stuff is 'goned.'
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Don't leave CT18 on alloy too long - it's caustic
No8 Wire Extraordinaire
Yeah only needs to be on for a short while & hoses off easy. Obviously don't soak it into brake pads etc
Totally the best cleaner for dirtbikes.
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