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Apr 17, 2011 | 05:36 AM

#11

shortride

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From: 46th State, USA

The most important thing is not to let the boot rubber stay on the exhaust very long. The longer it stays on, the harder it is to get off. Never Dull is a decent chrome cleaner but mostly it will take a little more time and effort to get the rubber off of the exhaust.

Apr 17, 2011 | 09:00 AM

#12

taz ride

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From: West By God Virginia..

Try some napomb on a rag.

Apr 17, 2011 | 12:50 PM

#13

RiverWolf

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From: OREGON

Learn to use "Search". Really. I don't visit here alot but just saw this same **** last week.

Apr 17, 2011 | 04:25 PM

#14

stokes

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I do it every time I wear shoes with no heel.I use some 0000 steel wool and chrome polish.Just dont rub too hard.

Apr 17, 2011 | 04:26 PM

#15

stokes

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Quote:

Originally Posted by RiverWolf

Learn to use "Search". Really. I don't visit here alot but just saw this same **** last week.

So why'd you click on this thread?

Apr 17, 2011 | 04:47 PM

#16

charle

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From: Odell,IL

I used easy off oven cleaner. I just sprayed it on a rag away from the bike. And let it set for a few minutes. Then wiped it off.

Quote:

Originally Posted by stokes

So why'd you click on this thread?

Maybe he felt he had something positive to add the to topic.

Apr 17, 2011 | 04:53 PM

#17

DeluxeHog05

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From: Maine

Mr. Clean magic eraser....works like "magic". soak eraser with water, ring out, rub on cold pipes & wipe clean. No risk of paint or chrome damage.

Apr 17, 2011 | 06:56 PM

#18

Saltwaterwop

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Joined: Feb 2011

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From: East Central Florida

+1 on the magic eraser

I don't use anything sharper than my fingernails to clean anything on the bike.
Too easy to scratch it.

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Apr 17, 2011 | 07:43 PM

#19

badwhine

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From: Earth

Quote:

Originally Posted by bleachbro

Being a new rider, I can't tell ya how much I appreciate posts from you folks! Today's question is rather embarrassing!

I've been on a few short rides around my neighborhood, and apparently on my last ride, my right boot heel was touching the pipe and a small part of it melted!

Now what!?

Should I use rubber remover or chrome polish to clean it off? Does the pipe need to be warm when I try this? I was gonna pick up some Mother's - I don't have any cleaners/polish yet. Your thoughts and tips much appreciated!

Don't put your boot on the pipe/ heat shield. And don't worry about it; after all it is a motorcycle, not a trophy!