I figured i would throw this out there for everyone if you want to use it. I clean my bikes up with Awsome from the dollar store. Its a degreaser that doesnt hurt aluminum. I use it straight even on the rims on our trucks. It will clean tires and make them look almost new again. I use it on diamond plate aluminum with a wash rag and it brings the shine back. After they are clean I spray everything with silicone spray to keep stuff from sticking. I dont like cleaning my bikes and have 5 of them but dont like crap all over them either. Hope this helps.