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The C-14, aka Kawasaki Concours-14, the new one :) => The Bike - C14/GTR 1400 => Topic started by: ljcorby on July 30, 2012, 09:52:17 AM

Title: Clean Exhaust Pipe??
Post by: ljcorby on July 30, 2012, 09:52:17 AM
Ok all, I have a relatively new CSOne installed on our 2010.  Seems like my wifes boot or something got some rubber on the exhaust pipe, not the can.  Any ideas on what to use to get it off?
Title: Re: Clean Exhaust Pipe??
Post by: ZG on July 30, 2012, 10:11:07 AM
I had this exact same thing happen to my Muzzys...  :(
 
Do this:
While the pipe is still hot (like after a ride) take some "0000" super fine steel wool to it, just rub back and fourth and it will come right off and more importantly it will not scratch your pipe. I was totally scared to do it myself from fear of scratching the pipe but trust me it worked great and did not leave any scratches.  :)
Title: Re: Clean Exhaust Pipe??
Post by: ljcorby on July 30, 2012, 10:15:28 AM
Great will try that. Thx.
Title: Re: Clean Exhaust Pipe??
Post by: C1xRider on July 31, 2012, 07:44:54 PM
Instead of Steel Wool, use Brass Wool.  Less abrasive, and ideal for cleaning up pipes. 

You have to own an HD (or know people that do) to know things like that.  ;)
Title: Re: Clean Exhaust Pipe??
Post by: sherob on July 31, 2012, 07:55:12 PM
I had this exact same thing happen to my Muzzys...  :(
 
Do this:
While the pipe is still hot (like after a ride) take some "0000" super fine steel wool to it, just rub back and fourth and it will come right off and more importantly it will not scratch your pipe. I was totally scared to do it myself from fear of scratching the pipe but trust me it worked great and did not leave any scratches.  :)

+1 easy to find... 0000 steel wool only.
Title: Re: Clean Exhaust Pipe??
Post by: rwulf on August 01, 2012, 09:18:13 AM
Might see how well oven cleaner works.
Title: Re: Clean Exhaust Pipe??
Post by: sherob on August 01, 2012, 09:20:24 AM
Might see how well oven cleaner works.

That is an easy off way to remove/damage paint with over spray...  ;) 
Title: Re: Clean Exhaust Pipe??
Post by: VirginiaJim on August 01, 2012, 02:17:31 PM
How do you get it into an oven?
Title: Re: Clean Exhaust Pipe??
Post by: sherob on August 01, 2012, 02:32:05 PM
How do you get it into an oven?

Through the concourse of course...  (http://ledgersliquors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/mr_ed3.gif)
Title: Re: Clean Exhaust Pipe??
Post by: VirginiaJim on August 01, 2012, 04:09:46 PM
 :)