OK like the title says, I have the wiring harness on the bench for the newest 1000C project. I have one of the tools that youn use to remove the pins from the plugs and all that. I was thinking of maybe a less time consuming way to clean the connectors and plugs without all the disassembly. Was thinking about that spary contact cleaner from Radio Shack, hanging them in a can of Coke or Berrymans. What have you guys used with satisfactory results as far as commercial stuff goes???
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MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550
NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.
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I could be wrong, but off the top of my head I think it was baking soda dissolved in water that worked for me in the past. I could be remembering incorrectly though, it's been awhile. I used to use the Coke trick followed up with some brake cleaner, but I never did like the "syrupy" residue from the coke.1982 GS1100GL (Sold :()(Retrieved!:pray:)
1978 GS1000C (Sold, to be revived by Chuck)
1979 GS1000EN (Parts Whore)
1979 GS1000C (Collecting Dust)
1980 GS750E (Sport-Touring Build...Someday?)
1981 GS750L (Abandoned Project...maybe?)
1982 GS750E (Collecting Dust)
1983 GS750T (This is becoming a problem...)
1981 GS650GL (Parts Whore / Cafe Donor)
1981 GS550L (Cafe Project) -
I use CRC QD Electronics Cleaner. It works well and dries fast.Comment
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Contact cleaner does not remove corrosion from the metal terminals, it just cleans the grease/oil.
Soaking in coke (phosphoric acid solution) might work. Don't leave them in the sauce too long though or a phosphate coating will build on the parts and defeat the purpose.Ed
To measure is to know.
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ED....What do you think of something like evapo rust..I have about half a jug I dont exactly know what the brownish tarnish consists of in the connectors but i am open to all suggestions.MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550
NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.
I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.Comment
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I don't know about Evaporust on brass Chuck. I'd do some research first.
Deoxit is good, only that 5% spray stuff doesn't do much. The dab on Deoxit is concentrated, but I'm not sure if it's safe for the plastic plug shell so some research is in order there too.Ed
To measure is to know.
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ive bean using clear Vinegar and q-tips, seams to get the job done. for the heavy oxidized ones Ive bean soaking them for about 24 hours, its time consuming, but it works
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Evaporust is designed to work on ferrous metals. I'd say it is a no go for your purpose.'83 GS650G
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Vinegar...DUH!! Should have thought of that. Thats a great solution seeing that i work in a grocery store.MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550
NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.
I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.Comment
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Naval Jelly works pretty well. 5-10 minute bath (I have a baby food jar of the stuff for portable bathing), vigorous water bath, WD-40 for Water Displacement, then brake-kleen. Dielectric Silicone for re-assembly.
Vinegar might do pretty well, too, though... Might have to try that next time.Comment
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Somebody on here used hydrochloric acid and it brought the things up like new. Never tried it myself (and I still have all my fingers) but it did appear to work very well.79 GS1000S
79 GS1000S (another one)
80 GSX750
80 GS550
80 CB650 cafe racer
75 PC50 - the one with OHV and pedals...
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it dose work wonderfully, BUT, where do you get that stuff?
i could not find it anywhere locally 
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