Cleaning question......

[Simon Davey]

I used to sell, crash, or end up with a girlfriend that doesn't like bikes, before it needed doing, but..........

Is there a particular method for cleaning the radiator and oil cooler?

Mine are clogged with dirt, but those fins look delicate.

[S-Westerly]

I've always just hosed them but on a low pressure. 

[Fiddlesticks]

Same. Better to hose it from behind, so you're not forcing crud further in.

[Simon Davey]

Thanks guys, they're looking a bit crusty, maybe I should spray-soak them with a citric acid solution (nothing nasty), then rinse from behind.

Cheers

[RideWithStyles]

simple- a very fine brush / toothbrush, tweezers and a hand spray bottle.

[Simon Davey]

A tooth brush would be perfect, why didn't I think of that! 

Cheers 

[Chrissb6]

Snow foam works really well

[Simon Davey]

5 minutes ago, Chrissb6 said:

Snow foam works really well

 

Thanks but, I should have mentioned it's indoor cleaning 

[husoi]

@Bender will tell you to put it in the dishwasher   

 

I'm strongly considering to get a cheap second hand one for the garage.

[Simon Davey]

1 hour ago, husoi said:

@Bender will tell you to put it in the dishwasher   

 

I'm strongly considering to get a cheap second hand one for the garage.

 

Dishwasher, or toothbrush? 

 

[husoi]

2 hours ago, Simon Davey said:

 

Dishwasher, or toothbrush? 

 

Definitely dishwasher

 

Couple years ago I did a refurbishment on the radiator of the pan.

Hose it up with only a bit of pressure, then patiently straighten the fins and give it a good temperature resistant black paint after removing all oxide 

Still going strong since then.

It takes time but worth the trouble 

[Mississippi Bullfrog]

5 hours ago, husoi said:

@Bender will tell you to put it in the dishwasher   

 

I'm strongly considering to get a cheap second hand one for the garage.

I have an old dishwasher in the garage. It's just a bit of pain getting the plumbing in. 

[Bender]

8 hours ago, husoi said:

@Bender will tell you to put it in the dishwasher   

 

I'm strongly considering to get a cheap second hand one for the garage.

Tin Of wd40 or any other oil as things start to rust pretty quick afterwards, quick squirt and a rub down works wonders

[Simon Davey]

1 hour ago, Bender said:

Tin Of wd40 or any other oil as things start to rust pretty quick afterwards, quick squirt and a rub down works wonders

 

I fear I may have missed something