cleaning old grease off final drive and drive shaft splines

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  • kjoslin
    XSive
    • May 2006
    • 64
    • Central NY
    #1

    cleaning old grease off final drive and drive shaft splines

    Other than trying to wipe it off, is there any solvent that is recommended? I've been told brake cleaner, mineral spirits, etc...but was worried about leaving a residue that might break down the new grease. Never had the rear wheel off before, so could use some advice.

    Thanks!
    1980 XS1100SG

    “You start the game with a full pot o’ luck and an empty pot o’ experience... The object is to fill the pot of experience before you empty the pot of luck.”

    Only a Biker knows why a dog sticks his head out of a car window.
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    • prometheus578
      XS-XJ Super Guru (RESIGNED)
      • Aug 2004
      • 4012
      • Olympia , Wa.
      #2
      Brakleen leaves no residue.
      "Damn it Jim, I'm a doctor, not a mechanic!' ('Bones' McCoy)

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        • kjoslin
          XSive
          • May 2006
          • 64
          • Central NY
          #3
          thanks Prom
          1980 XS1100SG

          “You start the game with a full pot o’ luck and an empty pot o’ experience... The object is to fill the pot of experience before you empty the pot of luck.”

          Only a Biker knows why a dog sticks his head out of a car window.

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            • XSPastor
              XSive Maximus
              • Oct 2007
              • 602
              • Gaithersburg, MD
              #4
              An old tooth brush helps too.
              Tim Ripley - Gaithersburg, MD
              1981 XS1100 Special "Spoiled Rotten" Just sold - currently bikeless!!
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