Originally Posted by
Bill Kapaun
How short term? If the bike is being used, they tend to stay good for quite awhile. Besides, the "fix" is simple enough that's it really no big deal. A little spray when the problem reoccurs. Much simpler than a bike that has sat for years.
The concern in the thread I referenced was that the bikes weren't for personal use. I recalled them getting fixed up and given away to needy riders. The poster used the ultrasonic cleaner to avoid giving away bikes prone to developing problems that their new owners couldn't resolve.