Damn Plastic Bags!!
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2010
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SOS pads...
And a little water. The steel wool is softer than the chrome, and the soap combined with water gives some lubrication. Works every time - just don't use too much pressure and make sure the pipes are cold (unless you just enjoy burning your fingers)
Tourer
Joined: May 2008
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From: Spokane Valley, Washington State
I have had good luck with just getting the pipe good and hot and then taking a rag (while wearing a glove) and wipe the junk back off. Usually take a bit of riding to get it hot enough....been know to cross two state lines in order to get the thing warm enough....
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Joined: Oct 2008
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From: Goodyear, AZ
After ten hours with Easy-Off I'm still left with half the crap on the pipes. Will try paint thinner later today. Not happy!!
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Tourer
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 351
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From: Arizona/Colorado
i melted my frogg togs on my bike once, and the only thing i had available to me on the road was some turtle wax bug and tar remover. since i didn't have anything else, i tried it, and lo and behold, it actually worked. if all else fails, you could try this. worked for me.
Tourer
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 361
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From: Alexandria, Va
Try using some of that black tar you and the other SNCOs call coffee. The 1stSgt used to make a pot of it; couldn't feel my hands after a cup.