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sacandagalady · 11-07-2012, 05:15 PM

I had a ton of it on my pipes when I first started and couldn't figure it on out....was rubber from my shoe.

I read on another forum to use either Goof Off or Goo Gone...can't remember which I was told to get, but it worked wonderfully and no scratches either. You need to use a cloth to keep the stuff wet, but with a lot of diligence and persistence, it does come off.

Sacandagalady

CrazyDave · 11-07-2012, 05:59 PM

To help new riders perhaps we should have a sticky of common related maladies and their common cures

DRVMN · 11-07-2012, 05:59 PM

Here is a YouTube video from CruiserCustomizing.com . . . it details how to take care of exhaust issues.

Motorcycle Exhaust Maintenance - Do it Yourself - Video Guide: Tip of the Week - YouTube

Blueribbon · 11-07-2012, 06:59 PM

Goof Off, 00000 Steel Wool and lots of elbow grease. (Note 00000 is extremely fine, and will not hurt the chrome.) I had a couple real bad spots from plastic bags, and in about 15 minutes, all was good as new.
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Havnfun · 11-07-2012, 07:11 PM

I second Goof Off. I use a Scotch-Brite pad rather than steel wool or other scraper. It won't hurt the chrome. These work well removing other melt-on materail such as micro-fiber clothe residue. You can ask how I know but I won't tell.

pshields · 11-07-2012, 07:17 PM

Used easy off oven cleaner and it worked great. Had bike cover hit the hot pipe. Took some elbow grease and care, but pipes look fine now.

vito · 11-07-2012, 07:21 PM

Brake parts cleaner will dissolve rubber like magic. Cold pipes...spray on....wipe off.

Rub on some chrome polish after.

Blueribbon · 11-07-2012, 08:05 PM

I beg to differ with Havnfun - Scotch brite will permanently dull the chrome. I speak from experience. Try it on the under side or back side of your pipe and you'll see what I mean. I learned the hard way!! Do NOT use Scotch Brite!!
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Dauntae · 11-07-2012, 08:16 PM

Easy off oven cleaner on the hot pipes works well, when cold use a plastic scraper to get any heavy stuff off then get it nice and hot and use the easy off and should clean it up nice, I think the easy off in the blue can is the one you want, but be careful not to get it on the paint, just the pipes, it will damage the paint surface.

Dauntae

SuperiorKolours · 11-08-2012, 12:34 AM

Thanks guys

11-07-2012, 05:15 PM	#11 (permalink)
sacandagalady Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 28	I had a ton of it on my pipes when I first started and couldn't figure it on out....was rubber from my shoe. I read on another forum to use either Goof Off or Goo Gone...can't remember which I was told to get, but it worked wonderfully and no scratches either. You need to use a cloth to keep the stuff wet, but with a lot of diligence and persistence, it does come off. Sacandagalady __________________ [/IMG]

11-07-2012, 06:59 PM	#14 (permalink)
Blueribbon Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Savage, MD (near Columbia) Posts: 258	Goof Off Goof Off, 00000 Steel Wool and lots of elbow grease. (Note 00000 is extremely fine, and will not hurt the chrome.) I had a couple real bad spots from plastic bags, and in about 15 minutes, all was good as new. . __________________ Current ride: 2008 Goldwing with Roadsmith Trike Conversion Below, gone to a new home at Bolling AFB, Washington, DC *2011 Shadow Aero VT750C*

11-07-2012, 07:11 PM	#15 (permalink)
Havnfun Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cedar City, UT Posts: 55	I second Goof Off. I use a Scotch-Brite pad rather than steel wool or other scraper. It won't hurt the chrome. These work well removing other melt-on materail such as micro-fiber clothe residue. You can ask how I know but I won't tell. __________________ 2007 Shadow Spirit 1100 Mustang Seat Memphis Fat Windshield w/Quick Release Brake Away Cruise Control V&H 2 into 1 pipes Tsukayu Bags and trunk With LED tail lights LED tail light w/turn signals Clock/Temp guages Gonzo headlight relay wiring w/PIAA bulb Me880 tires Highway bar Cobra foot plates

11-07-2012, 07:21 PM	#17 (permalink)
vito Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Phoenixville, PA Posts: 6,320	Brake parts cleaner will dissolve rubber like magic. Cold pipes...spray on....wipe off. Rub on some chrome polish after. __________________ When all think alike......no one thinks very much.

11-07-2012, 08:05 PM	#18 (permalink)
Blueribbon Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Savage, MD (near Columbia) Posts: 258	I beg to differ with Havnfun - Scotch brite will permanently dull the chrome. I speak from experience. Try it on the under side or back side of your pipe and you'll see what I mean. I learned the hard way!! Do NOT use Scotch Brite!! . __________________ Current ride: 2008 Goldwing with Roadsmith Trike Conversion Below, gone to a new home at Bolling AFB, Washington, DC *2011 Shadow Aero VT750C*

11-07-2012, 08:16 PM	#19 (permalink)
Dauntae Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Mass. Posts: 1,705	Easy off oven cleaner on the hot pipes works well, when cold use a plastic scraper to get any heavy stuff off then get it nice and hot and use the easy off and should clean it up nice, I think the easy off in the blue can is the one you want, but be careful not to get it on the paint, just the pipes, it will damage the paint surface. Dauntae __________________ 2001 Shadow Spirit 1100 Cobra highway bars Kury ISO grips w custom weighted bar ends and a VTX headlight but the best addition, Riding bell from Kathy M and Kury Large ISO pegs I laugh in the face of danger, then I hide until it goes away The book of John Hopkins map http://www.travellerspoint.com/membe.../tripid/365293

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