| Author | Message | ||
     Dooley |
Ok so check out this bonehead move, I changed the oil in my 9R a couple of days ago and used Mobil 1 v Twin oil, today I ride to work, then on the way back home I saw the oil light come on and then I look down a my right shoe and its covered with oil, S##T, Im thinking that I busted an oil line or something. Pull over look at the bike and its coved with oil from the filter to the rear wheel (belt, tire, rim, undertray,rear brakes, wiring) then I see it the oil filter came loose...DOH... So the question is what is the best way to get oil soaked parts clean? I towed my bike home and, in the dark, sprayed some purple cleaner on the oil soaked areas and rinsed it with water but it was dark ,couldn't see well, and the rear tire still seemed really saturated, don't know what I'll find in the morning.............help....................thanks | ||
| Scoobytwo |
I found that Simple Green takes care of oil stains really well Also I use a hose clamp around the filter and secure it using wire. | ||
| Jackbequick |
I got a heavy duty stainless steel hose clamp at a marine supply store that was the right size to fit around the filter. I cut a strip of 1/16" gasket material the width of the clamp and long enough to go all the around the filter and glued it to the inside of the hose clamp with contact cement. This was to improve the "bite" of the hose clamp on the filter can and shield any sharp edges. Slide the hose clamp onto the filter can with the clamping screw at the lower right between the filter and the engine. Slide it all the way up against the shoulder at the end of the filter, rotate the clamp so it is not touching the engine and is pointing down at the ground, and tighten it in place. If the filter should rotate, the clamping mechanism will contact the front of the engine case and prevent if from going any further. And that much loosening will not produce a leak. I used to glance at the clamp when I did pre ride checks to see that the clamps position had not changed. I used the chrome Fram PH6065A filters and the SS clamp blended in and was unnoticeable. Jack | ||
| Bigdaddy |
I like carb cleaner for the massive oil spillage situations -- keep it away from bearings. G2 | ||
| Pwnzor |
I use Crudcutter, available at Turner's Outdoorsman or other gun stores. | ||
| Djkaplan |
Don't use carb cleaner on your bike - it dulls painted surfaces. | ||
| Cyclonecharlie |
Simple Green will get the job done,but it greatly helps to have access to hot water and alittle pressure.Try to avoid wheel bearings as much as possible. KN makes a filter for XB and they come with safety wire attachment. Glad it was just a light(oil light) that alerted you,could have been alot worse....Charlie | ||
| Teeps |
Better replace the drive belt too. | ||
| Bigdaddy |
Carb cleaner hasn't dulled anything I've used it on,,,Road King, VROD, Buells, Cars, trucks, best all-purpose degreaser you can get. I also use it with a pressure washer,,,stay away from them bearings. G2 | ||
| Brineusaf |
greased lightning works great on cutting through oil and grime. | ||
| Dooley |
Thanks for al your great ideas...I like the hose clamp idea..........DO YOU REALLY THINK I NEED TO REPLACE THE DRIVE BELT..  Its less than a 500 miles old???????? hope not  | ||
| Redstar11 |
Wow, using carb cleaner and a pressure washer to clean your bike. Definately not a good idea. | ||
| Bigdaddy |
Actually Redstar11 it works quite well for my YMMV. I've only been doing it for 25 years, 20+ HD/Buell products (and a Honda,) and I've never had problems,,,,like I said avoid the bearings. Gotta run,,,,the bikes need pressure washed,, G2 |
