Thunderheader burnt pants
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From: NW Ohio
I'm not sure what that coating is, but I don't see the removal process ending well in any case... I'd start with a dry, clean cotton rag and a heat gun. Possibly ice (or liquid CO2, dry ice, etc.) and careful prying. If the coating is ceramic, you might get away with various solvents (MEK and acetone comes to mind), but I wouldn't hold my breath.
I had a similar spot where my glove had melted due to me checking the oil temp on the digital dipstick at a traffic light. Tried every solvent I had lying around without succes.
Yesterday I was able to scratch the stain off with my fingernail before I went riding. So let the pipes cool overnight and try your fingernail or use an old bankcard to chip it off
Yesterday I was able to scratch the stain off with my fingernail before I went riding. So let the pipes cool overnight and try your fingernail or use an old bankcard to chip it off
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From: Sacramento, CA.
I dropped my textile/leather gloves on my pipes & after several applications it removed the mess. But I had chrome exhaust. If you go this route, you might want to do a test first.
http://www.harley-davidson.com/store/boot-scuff-remover
http://www.harley-davidson.com/store/boot-scuff-remover
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From: Big Bear City, CA
I'm pretty doubtful about successful removal without any damage to the black coating. But you need heat shields anyway, so that will at lease hide the blemish. Exhaust Wrap is not a cure. It would take longer to brown your jeans and less risk of burning through, but will still cause damage.
I picked up a couple of these heat shields off eBay pretty cheap.
I picked up a couple of these heat shields off eBay pretty cheap.
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Joined: Sep 2013
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From: Illinois
I was hoping to run it without the heat shields because I think it looks cleaner. But after burning my jeans on the very first ride, I probably have no choice. I'll have to check out the heat shields on eBay. Thanks all!
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From: New Jersey
Is this common with aftermarket pipes and mid controls? I was going to get an aftermarket exhaust but now am leaning towards street bob headpipes with slip-ons to keep the pipe away from my ankle.
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