Originally Posted by
noglider
Depending on your riding style and terrain and weather, you might be able to flush dirt out with frequent lubrication. I've had pretty good luck using ATF. My car mechanic tells me that
ATF is designed to hold particles in suspension, i.e. away from solid surfaces.
Just an add; ATF fluid and auto brake fluids, while probably pretty effective to clean a grimmy part with, are both excellent paint removers....not sure they have a good place around a nice painted bike. Even as paint removers, there are much better, cheaper and safer products to do that job with.