Getting rid of these exhaust pipe stains?

[2wheelieadv]

I was lazy, had mine powder coated with high temp black.

I assume you had to take them off?
So this way it's also possible to paint in silver or gold... hmmm

 

[bdevries]

I think it depends on where and how much you ride. I find it easier to use powerball than to do it manually, BUT.. east coast + Winter.. salt, standing water mixed with salt, rain.. it's a losing battle. I don't mind the yellow :thumbup:

haha fair enough. I won't be riding much until springs first rain washes most of the salt off the road. Until then, I'll just enjoy having a non-slushy car haha.

 

[BatmanFZ6]

Took a little time but I like it Blah

 

[TownsendsFJR1300]

Took a little time but I like it Blah

What did you use on it?

 

[2006_FZ6]

I assume you had to take them off?
So this way it's also possible to paint in silver or gold... hmmm

Correct. Very easy to take them off. Just keep track of all the bits and pieces.

 

[TownsendsFJR1300]

The older the bike, the conditions its been ridden in, its very possible to BREAK THE STUDS OFF at the head when trying to remove the header.

Lots of heat cycles, etc, its not a given it'll zip off without any issues... Just a heads up...:thumbup:

 

[BatmanFZ6]

What did you use on it?

800, 1000, 2000 grit wet/dry sandpaper along with mothers and about 2 hours worth of work.

 

[nthdegreeburns]

ZOMG I've had my bike for a year and never cleaned it. :-(

I need to get off my arse and do this. I have S100. Now I will get whatever this pipe stuff is.

 

[bdevries]

ZOMG I've had my bike for a year and never cleaned it. :-(

I need to get off my arse and do this. I have S100. Now I will get whatever this pipe stuff is.

hahaha. S100 total cycle cleaner?

If so, rinse the bike well after using it, and when you think you've rinsed enough, rinse again, and then again! That's what the how-to's I read said, and even then after pouring an ocean of water over it, there was still a tiny bit left. It's not the best thing for your painted/plastic surfaces to have that stuff dry on to them as it's pretty harsh.

Follow it with s100 engine brightener if have the 07+ and it'll look brand new!

As for the pipes.. it's not so much the brand of polish that you use.. they'll have the same affect, at least, no one will be able to tell which product you used by just looking at it It's the amount of effort your willing to put into them along with your attention to detail in the tight spots. I still wouldnt mind going back to mine and spending an hour up around the top of the headers.

 

[TownsendsFJR1300]

+1 on the S100.

Works really good, especially in the tight spots but rinse well (as stated above), and wash with soap when done..

 

[FinalImpact]

S100, just stay away from electrical connections as it'll take the fine plating off the brass and copper when it reacts with organic matter. Over time things start to grow and as said, if its not completely desolved and rinsed away it can cause issues. More water iz better!
Esp becuase water by itself is not an issue. Its when it has organic matter which convert to mild acids that its a problem.
Good advice abobe to rinse allot if you use this cleaners...

 

[yamihoe]

you guys need to stop making me feel bad, I gave up and painted mine flat black

but my FZ is my primary mode of transportation, I would have to clean them every other day.

 

[TownsendsFJR1300]

you guys need to stop making me feel bad, I gave up and painted mine flat black

but my FZ is my primary mode of transportation, I would have to clean them every other day.

 

[yamihoe]

:bow: I see what you did there....
except it needs to be either the same color or all one piece....

 

[pj24678]

I just used SOS pads and they cleaned up pretty good. Not as good as some people but good enough for me.

 

[TownsendsFJR1300]

:bow: I see what you did there....
except it needs to be either the same color or all one piece....

Its a "Fenda Extenda" glued to the bottom of the stock fender, thats why the lower fender is semi gloss black. I wasn't to trying to match the blue and IMO, helps keep te fender from "appearing" too long.

It does help some keeping, crap, rain,, etc from flying up..


If interested, some tips:

http://www.600riders.com/forum/fz6-mods/47179-fenda-extenda.html

 

[bdevries]

I just used SOS pads and they cleaned up pretty good. Not as good as some people but good enough for me.

Must be pretty blurry, no?

 

[darth47]

Its a "Fenda Extenda" glued to the bottom of the stock fender, thats why the lower fender is semi gloss black. I wasn't to trying to match the blue and IMO, helps keep te fender from "appearing" too long.

It does help some keeping, crap, rain,, etc from flying up..


If interested, some tips:

http://www.600riders.com/forum/fz6-mods/47179-fenda-extenda.html

I glued my fenda extenda on with DC3145 sealant and it has helped prevent mud from getting on the radiator fins... Now the mud goes on the headers...


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[TownsendsFJR1300]

I glued my fenda extenda on with DC3145 sealant and it has helped prevent mud from getting on the radiator fins... Now the mud goes on the headers...


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Woulda went on your header anyway.

And, any rocks/ pebble that get kicked are much less likely to get stuck between the radiator and fan. :thumbup:

 

[Burt2707]

Work in progress. This'll do me for now but there is soo much more to do.

Started with 1000, wasn't really cutting it, dropped to 800 then did a run of 1200. Was running out of time so powerballed it to finish...

Over Easter I'll give it another crack with the 1000 then a finish with 2000, and get to some of the rushed bits... also extend all the way through the bottom.

I don't think they've ever been touched since new. It's an 04 with 57,000Km's