How the heck...
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Cruiser
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How the heck...
...do I keep my own darn boots off my pipes? I'm a newb--with an '07 FXDB--and it seems there's some rubber to be cleaned off after every ride! Should I expect a little shoe residue? Am I doing something wrong?Perhaps I need wider pegs...or better boots (or shorter feet)?
Anyway, it's getting a bit old cleaning 'em after each trip out!!!
Sorry for the absurd question. [&:]
Anyway, it's getting a bit old cleaning 'em after each trip out!!!
Sorry for the absurd question. [&:]
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RE: How the heck...
Same here. My boots melt on the pipes every time. It's easy to clean off with a razor blade, but still a pain in the ***.
I either need to black out the pipes or get forward controls, that appears to be the only solution.
I either need to black out the pipes or get forward controls, that appears to be the only solution.
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RE: How the heck...
I think we all did that in the beginning. Just got to train your foot to stay away from the pipe. Use good leather boots..mine don't melt. Old work boots did and the best way to get the goo off is with easy-off oven cleaner. Spray it on while it's hot and let it sit a few minutes and wipe it off.
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let the service guys clean it off for you when you bring it in for a check up
my pipes are nice and spiffy now
my pipes are nice and spiffy now
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