Newbie Maintenance Question
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Newbie Maintenance Question
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!
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!
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Sorry, man, but your bike is ruined. I'll come haul it away for you for only $78.50.
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I *just* dealt with this!
Soak it with WD40 (after it cools off!), and scrape it off with a razor blade.
Pipes look as good as new!
Oven cleaner didn't work that well for me ....
Soak it with WD40 (after it cools off!), and scrape it off with a razor blade.
Pipes look as good as new!
Oven cleaner didn't work that well for me ....
Last edited by banddirector; Apr 16, 2011 at 11:59 PM.