Clean up the pipes

[PDXStrom]

So... I admit it. I wash my bike maybe 3 or 4 times a year. I just couldn't stand the rusted exhaust system anymore. So I attacked it with my favorite polish. Gords!

http://gordsaluminumpolish.com/index.html

BEFORE:

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd311/PDXstrom/pipe%20rejuvenation/CIMG0353.jpg

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd311/PDXstrom/pipe%20rejuvenation/CIMG0355.jpg

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd311/PDXstrom/pipe%20rejuvenation/CIMG0354.jpg

AFTER:

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd311/PDXstrom/pipe%20rejuvenation/CIMG0371.jpg

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd311/PDXstrom/pipe%20rejuvenation/CIMG0372.jpg

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd311/PDXstrom/pipe%20rejuvenation/CIMG0373.jpg

I love this polish. Takes off rust, bugs, grime. It is awesome!!!!

[BadTrainDriver]

Looks NICE!!!!

I'm seriously considering having my exhaust Jet Hot coated this next winter.

I've been quoted $90 for the whole "header system", and it comes with a lifetime warranty.

Ever thought of that??

[hotshoetom]

Bad Train Driver.....what is Jet Hot ??????

[PDXStrom]

Never heard of it. What is it?

[Jester]

http://www.jet-hot.com/

Header coatings, like paint but withstands 1200+ degrees and reduces your header temps.
(often some kind of ceramic compound that transfers heat better than just steel alone)

[jayhawknavy02]

That stuff looks like it works really well, thanks for the post. I'll be picking up some to clean up the exhaust!

[T3/T4 Hybrid]

Looks NICE!!!!

I'm seriously considering having my exhaust Jet Hot coated this next winter.

I've been quoted $90 for the whole "header system", and it comes with a lifetime warranty.

Ever thought of that??

That is a good price!

Is that a friends price or is it for the regular customer?

[Mercenary]

There are 3 dealers within 25 miles of my place. What color to pick? Silver? ;)

Polish is $35 for a bottle that will probably last forever. A bit expensive,... but $90 to coat the pipe and you never have to polish it, priceless. Of course you could just ignore the discoloration.

http://mysite.verizon.net/vzeruqwx/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/cycles_usa_animated.gif R.I.P. (Retire In Peace, thanks for the great ride.)

[Ancon]

Man, you've got some clean oil too :thumbup:

[Jimding]

A shiny pipe is simply a future obligation of time, to keep it that way. I scrubbed mine fairly clean with a Scotchbrite pad, put on a couple of coats of hi-temp flat black, and have been ignoring it for a couple of years now. No need to remove the pipe, just slip some newspaper behind it to block overspray. I think the can was 8 bucks, and it is still half full, so the next coats will be free.