cleaning pipes
Cruiser
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 211
Likes: 4
From: Florida
I've had great results with easy off oven cleaner. Warm up the pipes, be very careful of any painted parts and I sprayed the oven cleaner into a container and put it on with a disposable paint brush then wiped with a wet cloth. Then some chrome polish for final cleaning.
Rode home from the dealership after service on my 08 and my polyester pants melted to the pipes. Was able to get it off with no damage to pipes. Don't be in a rush and wear jeans.
Rode home from the dealership after service on my 08 and my polyester pants melted to the pipes. Was able to get it off with no damage to pipes. Don't be in a rush and wear jeans.
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 778
Likes: 10
From: Windsor Ontario
2012 FLHX...pipes on left and right side, unless I missed something.
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 120
Likes: 0
From: Va
I may get some nasayers here, it does sound harsh but works the best of everthing that I have ever used. Bronze Wool (not Steel wool), Fine or ultra fine Bronze Wool can usally be picked up at local Ace hardware, will bring most anything off the pipes & Will Not Harm the finish. I am amazed what that stuff can bring off with no harm.
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 658
Likes: 1
From: Chesapeake, VA
I may get some nasayers here, it does sound harsh but works the best of everthing that I have ever used. Bronze Wool (not Steel wool), Fine or ultra fine Bronze Wool can usally be picked up at local Ace hardware, will bring most anything off the pipes & Will Not Harm the finish. I am amazed what that stuff can bring off with no harm.
Been using bronze wool for a long time. No need to pre-heat the pipes...
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Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 2,488
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From: Maryland near DC
WOW! I've worked in several dealerships and have bought three new belt drive machines, I have never heard of this before. I guess I either need to get my eyes checked or get some knowledge of what to look for. Surprised I missed it, because I sure didn't miss them 38 years of oil specks off them chains.
