Hi everyone,

I need some help with an issue i have with my fork boots. I like how they look contrary to almost all Nightster owners that en up removing them. But i just noticed that they are turning yellow/brownish, they seem to have like a layer of rust or yellow powder which won't come off with washing.

Has anyone else had this problem before? I don't know how to get rid of that damn yellow crap.

I'll post some pics tomorrow, but just wanted to know if someone else had this issue and found a solution.

 

i love em as well...Dont worry about it i say !! its called patination,

 

Armorall wipes work. Mine do that every time I wash the bike.

 

i agree! it doesnt bother me either. you can clean them with rubber cleaner though, auto glym do one.

 

I use the S100 cleaner and it takes care of all that dust leaves the rubber looking new

 

That brownish/yellow is like dead skin on the rubber. Just needs some degreaser and a good scrubbing to remove it. It happens from using a silicon on the rubber, and then when it dries up the top layer "dies". To keep it from happening as often either use a really good long lasting tire shine, or a water based vinyl conditioner/shine. Avoid armour all, all it is, is a greasy silicon and I've never seen it last longer then 2 days.

 

You can also give "Back to Black" from Mothers a shot. Its a liquid that you put on a rag, then wipe on on the surface you want to treat. Works real well on faded black plastic, havent tried it on rubber but its cheap and cant hurt to try.

 

Thanks everyone, i ended up using the Harley Black Tire Sidewall Protectant and it took care of the yellow nightmare.