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Came across this recipe of 50/50 acetone and merct/dext atf mixture as a fantastic penetrant and cleaner. Will this damage the XS11 engine if used as a cleaner?
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I have heard about people putting some acetone in the gas. I get buy the stuff made for fuel system cleaning because I don't trust acetone. That stuff dissolves some plastics. I would hate to have the valve seals and seals in the carbs get adversely affected!
Skids (Sid Hansen)
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I wouldn't
Acetone will remove the engine paint and damage the starter cover if it is used to clean the outside of the engine.
Some folks have used that 50:50 mixture to loosen sticky piston rings.-Mike
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'79 XS1100SF 20k miles
'80 XS1100SG 44k miles
'81 XS1100H Venturer 35k miles
'79 XS750SF 17k miles
'85 Honda V65 Magna ~7k miles
'84 Honda V65 Magna 48k miles (parts bike)
'86 Yamaha VMAX 9k miles
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I have an all metal oil can that I keep the 50/50mix in. It DOES work better than my PB-Blaster, or anything else I've tried on rusty things. And living less than a mile from the Pacific, I KNOW about rust....Ray Matteis
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XS1100 E '78 (winter project)
XS1100 SF Bob Jones worked on it!Comment
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I planned on brushing it on just to clean motor as nothing else has worked. Just the front of motor. Maybe a more diluted version say 25/75?
BTW I'm working on my 1100G , no paint on engine.Last edited by Nubian; 02-24-2017, 05:52 AM.BAMN!
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A clearcoat does exist on there though.Originally posted by Nubian View Post1979 XS1100F
2H9 Mod, Truck-Lite LED Headlight, TECHNA-FIT S/S Brake Lines, Rear Air Shocks, TKAT Fork Brace, Dyna DC-I Coils, TC Fuse Block, Barnett HD Clutch Springs, Superbike Handlebars, V-Star 650 ACCT, NGK Irridium Plugs, OEM Exhaust. CNC-Cut 2nd Gear Dogs; Ported/Milled Head; Modded Airbox: 8x8 Wix Panel Filter; #137.5 Main Jet, Viper Yellow Paint, Michelin Pilot Activ F/R, Interstate AGM Battery, 14MM MC, Maier Fairing, Cree LED Fog Lights.Comment
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Goo Gone
I've had great luck with " Goo Gone" and a scotch bright pad.mack
79 XS 1100 SF Special
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IOTA
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Brake clean seems pretty effective.Originally posted by Nubian View PostSkids (Sid Hansen)
Down to one 1978 E. Stock air box with K&N filter, 81H pipes and carbs, 8500 feet elevation.Comment
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Works great Skids, if you can get the CRC brand red/white can, which we still can here in Colo. Problem is, that particular one has been banned from a large majority of states..... due to EPA regs. Most folks have to settle for the CRC green/white can....bummer, may as well urinate on parts needing cleaningOriginally posted by skids View Post
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81H Venturer1100 "The Bentley" (on steroids) 97 Yamaha YZ250(age reducer) 92 Honda ST1100 "Twisty"(touring rocket) Age is relative to the number of seconds counted 'airing' out an 85ft. table-top.Comment
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Red/White CRC brakleen doing the trick
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Great, that you still have access to the 'good stuff'Originally posted by Nubian View PostRed/White CRC brakleen doing the trick
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81H Venturer1100 "The Bentley" (on steroids) 97 Yamaha YZ250(age reducer) 92 Honda ST1100 "Twisty"(touring rocket) Age is relative to the number of seconds counted 'airing' out an 85ft. table-top.Comment
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BTW, would seriously consider changing that 'walt disney' designed cam chain tensioner to an auto cam chain tensioner(ACCT). The Venture V-4 is no.1 choice, but many links here on site as to the 40+ odd ones that work fine alsoOriginally posted by motoman View PostGreat, that you still have access to the 'good stuff'..
81H Venturer1100 "The Bentley" (on steroids) 97 Yamaha YZ250(age reducer) 92 Honda ST1100 "Twisty"(touring rocket) Age is relative to the number of seconds counted 'airing' out an 85ft. table-top.Comment
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already got it thanksOriginally posted by motoman View PostBTW, would seriously consider changing that 'walt disney' designed cam chain tensioner to an auto cam chain tensioner(ACCT). The Venture V-4 is no.1 choice, but many links here on site as to the 40+ odd ones that work fine also.BAMN!
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