What have you tinkered with today?

[R1ffR4ff]

Originally Posted by gadget

Well, further to my previous 'oil leakage' scenario... the clutch cover overhaul has stayed leak free but I think I have traced it to the inner cover as I have noticed that the 'tell tail' oil leak has reappeared after a good run! So it looks as though all my first efforts were in vain. I'm not 100% sure it's the inner cover yet as I've not had time to thoroughly inspect it but I can't see where else it could possibly come from. The drain bolt is nice & clean & leak free. All I can see is a droplet of oil clinging to the lowest part of the sump! I think a really good clean & degrease followed by the 'talcom powder trick is next.

I've recently started using this bargain price water based degreaser for my bike etc. Dilutes well so is cost efficient,

https://www.screwfix.com/p/no-nonsen...ser-5ltr/88668





Tip:

Save any Surface cleaner spray bottles and mix up a strong degreaser solution in one. Makes it really easy to apply to things

Screwfix Penetrating oil is a bargain as well for a really big 750ml can,

https://www.screwfix.com/p/no-nonsen...il-750ml/19320

[admin]

I've heard good things about that product. I'm going to try it once my current stuff is used.

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[R1ffR4ff]

Originally Posted by admin

I've heard good things about that product. I'm going to try it once my current stuff is used.

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Taken from the reviews of the degreaser and sums up what I found as well,

" I had to clean a motorbike engine that had a high up oil leak so was covered in thick greasy dirt. I tried muck off but the brushes were clogging up till they were unusable.
I Put some of this neat in a container with soft long detail brushes and sprayed the bike as well. working between the header pipes with soft long brushes the grease came off easy without scrubbing. I swapped between brushes now and then but none of them clogged up even when i did the sump which was thick with dirt.
I was very impressed with what this stuff can do it is cheap and smells fine i highly recommend it "

[admin]

Originally Posted by R1ffR4ff

Taken from the reviews of the degreaser and sums up what I found as well,



" I had to clean a motorbike engine that had a high up oil leak so was covered in thick greasy dirt. I tried muck off but the brushes were clogging up till they were unusable.

I Put some of this neat in a container with soft long detail brushes and sprayed the bike as well. working between the header pipes with soft long brushes the grease came off easy without scrubbing. I swapped between brushes now and then but none of them clogged up even when i did the sump which was thick with dirt.

I was very impressed with what this stuff can do it is cheap and smells fine i highly recommend it "

I've read similar reviews and some say it's also good for removing oil stains on drives.

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[R1ffR4ff]

Originally Posted by admin

I've read similar reviews and some say it's also good for removing oil stains on drives.

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Funny you mention that. I had a few oil spots on my back concrete path and it worked great. Worked it in with an old Nylon toilet brush( Great for bike engines as well) and then just flushed it off after about 10 mins with a bucket of water

[redtrummy]

Originally Posted by Dave20046

You've probably just knocked the pad wear sensor wire? (or maybe ABS)

Yep thanks - it looked like rain yesterday and been out today - will have a look tomorrow.

[punyXpress]

Bibio Rules!

big thumbs up for Screwfix no nonsense degreaser. its best stuff i have used by far and that includes paraffin. i'm very impressed. unlike paraffin you can wash this stuff off with just water and the grime just disappears.

i used it neat then tried 50/50 mix with water and the 50/50 was just as good. i used a pup spray bottle to mist in on then a paint brush and hosed it off, grime gone

ok so i would not go using it every wash but to get rid of the build up of crud once in a while would be perfect.

[Bibio]

been using the degreaser for years.. its superb but its pretty crap on paintwork for which i still think Fenwicks Motorhome Cleaner is better, then a mist with Fenwicks Bobby Dazzler then a rinse with water.

[redtrummy]

re 27/08 Took rear brake all apart and checked ABS ring - just fine. No sign of damage on the ABS sensor cable. Put back, worked three days then light back on. Gave up, took it to the garage, just rang its diagnosed as a front brake issue!

[Adam Ef]

Got the Street Triple just about back together and running again at last. I won't go into the details as I've had enough of it but it was a tricky one to say the least. And not a cheap service either even though I did it myself. Need to book it's MOT now.