Best way to clean an Elite?

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Best way to clean an Elite?

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What is the best way to clean an Elite? Not just the plastics, but everything on it. I picked up a few older elites a couple days ago and they aren't very clean.
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Re: Best way to clean an Elite?

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Simple green, wire brush, elbow grease. Follow up with a power steam. Make sure to mask off intake and any other exposed drains and tubes. For rough plastic parts, use Goo Gone.
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Soap and water for body work and frame... dish soap is fine. Sponge or rags.

I use Gunk engine cleaner on engines. Spray on, let sit, hose off. Need to ensure it doesn't get into the carb...

I usually do Gunk first then hit with soap and water. Should not require a lot of work.

Any further cleaning usually gets done at part level... parts taken off engine or body parts for repaint. Simple Green and a toothbrush works well, but frankly Gunk will remove most.
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Re: Best way to clean an Elite?

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^all great suggestions.

tip: for the real super grimey stuff on engine, spray with some brake cleaner, watch it melt away and wash with soap & water or spray with hose soon after. just don't let it sit too long as it can eat thru paint, but a quick douse and hose down does the trick :thumbwink:
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Re: Best way to clean an Elite?

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Greetings:

Harley ownership is fraught with um... accidents. This Stuff is positively without equal. Same cautions as Burnt Toast mentioned with brake cleaner; be ready with the hose, because aluminum will become pitted if left on too long.
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