I've run in to a little problem with my wife's boot soles leaving marks on my exhaust when we ride 2 up. I think she's rubbing against it during dismount on the hot pipes, but I'm not sure. I've got a couple of questions with regards to my hot little dilemma. First off, how can I clean the markings off my pipes? I've tried goo- gone,windex and chrome wax /polish without success. Secondly, is there a solution to this problem other than getting a new wife?





Just kidding about the wife part!

 

I've read on here to use oven cleaner. just warm up the pipes and spray on, let sit few seconds and wipe off. just dont get it on the paint.

 

if you were just kidding about losing the wife, I haven't got any good suggestions.

 

When I had plastic melted to mine, I used Strikehold gun cleaner/lube on it, and it worked really well. Took it right off.

 

DO NOT SPRAY on. Spray it on a rag and carefully rub the area with the rag. If you spray it and it gets on paint you just screwed up big time.

 

Hi,
I was told (and proved it) that WD-40 works just fine!! Just apply it on a cotton rag and rub it after you ride (when the pipes are hot).
Best Regards,
Patrick

 

Don't need any cleaner at all... Just get the pipes hot and scrape off with a razor blade... Or your thumbnail if you are brave. Oven cleaner works, but invariably leaves swirl marks.

 

Do NOT go after the burnt on rubber when the pipes are HOT. Let the pipes cool and spray on WD40 and then scrub off with #1000 Steel Wool. This will not scrape or scratch your pipes. DO NOT use the steel wool dry. You must use the WD40. I have tried the easy off trick and it works a little bit but WD40 works much better and is safer. If you go after the pipes hot you could damage the chrome.

 

I agree with that![sm=icon_rock.gif]

 

Never had the problem, can't help you out there, but did have a suggestion...

"getting rid of wife usually involves divorce (way to expensive), death,(time in jail means no Harley rides, not worth it).

Try making her ride barefoot. I think she will only touch the pipe once or twice and become aware its extremely hot, and not repeat it! Not only that there would be the added savings of not having to keep buying more boots.

Just a thought from a cheap Scotsman.