Harley Davidson Forums

Softail Models Standard, Custom, Night Train, Deuce, Springer, Heritage, Fatboy, Deluxe, Rocker and Cross Bones.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Removing burnt rubber from exhaust?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Apr 16, 2017 | 06:16 PM
Share
  #31  
jenksdrummer's Avatar
jenksdrummer
Advanced
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 76
Likes: 3
From: Jenks, OK
Default
Goo-gone; aka Naphtha; aka lighter fluid.


As all that implies; caution needs to be utilized.
 
Reply
0
Old Apr 16, 2017 | 11:23 PM
Share
  #32  
Huggerbugger's Avatar
Huggerbugger
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2015
Posts: 1,333
Likes: 355
From: San Diego
Default
Magic Eraser. The end.
 
Reply
0
Old Apr 17, 2017 | 10:58 AM
Share
  #33  
Pitbull_Dallas's Avatar
Pitbull_Dallas
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 852
Likes: 54
From: Dallas tx
Default
A buddy of mine always uses oven leaner. He's forever melting either his shoes or rain suit on his pipes. Spray the oven cleaner on a clean soft rag and hold it on the spot for a while, then wipe. Don't try to spray directly on the bike. You'll mess up things with the overspray.. Rinse with cold water afterward.
 
Reply
0
Old Apr 17, 2017 | 11:48 AM
Share
  #34  
Dogs57's Avatar
Dogs57
Tourer
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 414
Likes: 112
From: illinois
Default
I always used Mother's Mag and Aluminum Polish to take it off when I had chrome pipes on another bike.
 
Reply
0
Old Oct 2, 2017 | 03:32 AM
Share
  #35  
harleylover018's Avatar
harleylover018
Stage I
Joined: Oct 2017
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
From: Montana
Default
I've considered getting some heelguards to avoid things like that, so if anyone knows if they are good tell me.
 
Reply
0
Old Oct 2, 2017 | 08:07 AM
Share
  #36  
jam436's Avatar
jam436
Supporter
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 2,912
Likes: 73
From: Pittsburgh, PA
Supporter
Default
heat the pipes up, use mineral spirits and a soft rag. done.
 
Reply
1
Old Oct 2, 2017 | 06:43 PM
Share
  #37  
TORQUEY's Avatar
TORQUEY
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 5,173
Likes: 177
From: East Coast
Default
GOOF-OFF. Takes my melted boots off quickly and easily. Works best when pipes are warm (not raging hot).
 
Reply
0
Old May 5, 2018 | 11:30 PM
Share
  #38  
Devin Lough's Avatar
Devin Lough
Stage I
Joined: May 2018
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
From: NY
Default Wrapped Pipes
Does anyone have any ideas on how to remove burnt rubber off of wrapped pipes? I don't want to have to rewrap them.
 
Reply
0
HD Forum Stories

The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders

story-0

7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-3

10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

 Joe Kucinski
story-9

10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

 Verdad Gallardo
Old May 6, 2018 | 12:22 AM
Share
  #39  
Sarsippius's Avatar
Sarsippius
Cruiser
5 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Apr 2018
Posts: 197
Likes: 23
From: Chicago
Default
Oven cleaner works great
 
Reply
0
Old May 6, 2018 | 01:29 PM
Share
  #40  
bikefxds's Avatar
bikefxds
Tourer
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 304
Likes: 38
From: Port Orange, FL
Default burnt rubber on exhaust
S100 chrome cleaner. It'll take anything off. I have even put an extra boot guard that I fashioned on my floorboard to avoid running my boot against my heat shields. S-100 chrome cleaner in the red tube does the trick. It's amazing stuff.
 
Reply
0



Advanced Search
Reply Closed Thread Share
Forum Jump

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:04 PM.

story-0
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-1
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-2
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-4
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-5
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-6
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-7
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE