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    Nice engine detail

    I repainted the valve cover on my "E" and it made the rest of the engine look pretty bad so I decided to try Gunk Engine Brite Foamy and Gunk Engine Brite Shine.

    I put wax on the body parts and tank to protect them. I applied the "Foamy," left it on for 15 minutes and rinsed with water, then dried the bike with my leaf blower. I applied the Shine by spraying directly on the engine and other parts. The instructions suggest you spray on a cloth and wipe on or spray directly on the parts for a more glossy shine. It is meant for plastic and rubber but you can judge for yourself from the picture how it works on the engine. I don't know how it will hold up but at the very least it will be good for cleaning the bike up for a show.

    I really like the result but I would suggest you use a respirator because the products are pretty nasty and be prepared for the cloud of smoke when you start up.


    I'm sure somebody noticed the valve cover end caps are missing. I'm going to repaint them today.
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    #2
    Your results look great from this shot, but could you please possibly add a close up pic? Did it really get it clean down to the black paint?

    I would be worried that Gunk Engine Brite Foamy would be too aggressive for motorcycle engine paint, but I guess not!

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      #3
      How's this? Ooh, the closeup makes me anxious to paint the carbs. I wasn't sure about Gunk either but I figured I'd repaint the motor someday anyway so I covered the newly painted valve cover and rolled the dice.

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        #4
        Why are your carbs not black?
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          #5
          Looks great! Trevor, my carbs lost their black during chemical soaking after purchasing my bike years ago. Maybe thats what happened to Glibs.
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            #6
            Originally posted by trevor View Post
            Why are your carbs not black?
            Haven't painted since they were dipped. Definitely on the to-do list.

            Also, Trevor, are your tires stock size? I intend to get stock size Pirelli's for one of my bikes and Michelin's for the other to see which I like better.
            Last edited by glib; 09-01-2014, 07:01 PM. Reason: additional text
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              #7
              Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous. Of course I'm biased - I have an '82 painted to look like a red '83.
              Last edited by Rob S.; 10-01-2014, 11:34 AM.
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                #8
                Originally posted by Rob S. View Post
                Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous. Of course I'm biased - I have an '82 painted to look like an '83.

                I just put a pair of Pirelli "Sport Demons" on, and so far they're great.
                Rob S, did you go with the original stock size tires?
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                  #9
                  That looks great, may be doing my 1100GL black with carbs black and polish the tops of them. Not a fan of taking engine out so will see how motivated I am taping stuff off. lol. Now I am inspired by seeing what you did.

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                    #10
                    What product is this "shine" that you applied to the engine and how does it fare when you run the engine to operating temperatures?

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                      #11
                      Originally posted by glib View Post
                      Haven't painted since they were dipped. Definitely on the to-do list.

                      Also, Trevor, are your tires stock size? I intend to get stock size Pirelli's for one of my bikes and Michelin's for the other to see which I like better.

                      Tires are 130/90/17..I think it's one size bigger than stock. I have the sport demons...they don't last as long as the Avons but have great grip. I will probably go back to Avons
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                        #12
                        Originally posted by glib View Post
                        Rob S, did you go with the original stock size tires?
                        130/90-17
                        3.50 v19

                        I think these are slightly larger than stock, though they are the same size that were just on there.
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                          #13
                          Originally posted by GSX1000E View Post
                          What product is this "shine" that you applied to the engine and how does it fare when you run the engine to operating temperatures?
                          It is mentioned in the very first sentence of the first post.

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                            #14
                            Originally posted by GSX1000E View Post
                            What product is this "shine" that you applied to the engine and how does it fare when you run the engine to operating temperatures?
                            Gunk Engine Brite Foamy and Gunk Engine Brite Shine
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                              #15
                              Thanks for the tire size info Rob S and Trevor. I think I will follow through and get a set of Pirelli Demons and a set of Michelins. Even though the Demons apparently don't last long, I don't drive many miles so I expect so I prefer the grip. I haven't seen any feedback on the forum about the Michelins but I love the car tires so I'll give them a go also.
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