Motorcycle detail cleaners

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What cleaners have you guys used and like?
For my cars I use pinnacle with excellent results.
Saturday I spent all day detailing my whole bike.( I have OCD bad )
I took it on a 45 mile bike ride and when I got home I noticed oil everywhere. At first I thought the oil cooler had a pin hole leak somewhere because the whole front of the engine and frame along with the pipes are splattered with oil. I believe it's road debri as the front of the fender and forks are also covered. I tired brake cleaner on the engine the next day when the engine was cold and it removed the surface oil from the engine but not in the pores of the aluminum casting. It also stained the header pipes. I read about S100 but never used it. What do you all like and recommend?

Thanks Scott
 
jaydee75 said:
I would not use brake cleaner, it will take the paint off too.
Jaydee

I used brake cleaner on a rag to clean the oil off the engine. :D
My family owns a body shop, been in the business for 45 years. Brake cleaner will take off paint that's not catalyzed.
 
I use S100 if the bike really needs a washing, but since I use a washless spray wax and wipe the bike down after use, it never really gets dirty enough for a serious washing. I hate having to spend all day detailing a bike instead of just keeping it clean as I go along.
 
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