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Denis, I admit to using Westleys whitewall/tire cleaner on occasion in the past for tough OCCASIONAL cleaning jobs. Just don't leave it on too long. Car washes in this part of the country have a "degreaser" selection that may work if you let it soak for 5-10 minutes. You can also just buy a couple cans off engine degreaser from a Autozone and spray the whole thing down with one can, rinse respray the remaining bad spots and maybe work them with a brush, then rinse again and you are done.
An old college/army buddy just asked me last week if I would help him "ressurect" his '83 GPZ 550. It has sat for 15 years or so. That bike brings back great memories of college bike trips!
There is very little exposed aluminum on an '83 GPZ 550, so I wouldn't worry too much about damaging anything with a good baseline cleaning. I assume you will be waxing/detailing it up after you get it running anyhow.
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