Cleaning Exhaust

kyl18b · June 29th, 2010, 01:05 PM

Hey guys, I've looked all around, did a couple searches, and haven't found any real threads about it... so if I missed one, please let me know

What have you found is the best way to clean rubber marks off of my exhaust? It comes from (mostly) my girlfriend when we ride 2up, she tends to accidentally rest her boots on or brush up against the tailpipes on occasion.

CC Cowboy · June 29th, 2010, 01:39 PM

easy off

kkim · June 29th, 2010, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

easy off

I've read that too on another forum.... works well.

Are we talking about the stock exhaust with the chrome plating?

You could just have her ride barefoot... I assure you, she'll only put her feet on that exhaust once after that.

kyl18b · June 29th, 2010, 08:17 PM

Is there a particular "method" you would suggest? Like heating it up first? Only doing it when it's cooled down? Towel? Dish sponge with no-scratch scrub pad? Fine steel wool?

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Originally Posted by kkim

Are we talking about the stock exhaust with the chrome plating?

Yes, yes we are...

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Originally Posted by kkim

You could just have her ride barefoot... I assure you, she'll only put her feet on that exhaust once after that.

I should suggest that... after I clean it of course, so I don't have to clean it again lol

kkim · June 29th, 2010, 08:55 PM

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=563808

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=573872

http://www.trialscentral.com/forums/...dpost&p=241384

kyl18b · June 29th, 2010, 09:03 PM

wow, those guys really like to argue huh? lol

Thanks for the link, I'll try one or more of those methods

kkim · June 29th, 2010, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by kyl18b

wow, those guys really like to argue huh? lol

makes you appreciate a great site like ninjette, doesn't it?

kyl18b · June 29th, 2010, 09:23 PM

but of course... now lets argue about the proper way to pronounce tomato!

kkim · June 29th, 2010, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by kyl18b

but of course... now lets argue about the proper way to pronounce tomato!

hey, if you wanna argue around here, start a thread about how to use your rear breaks

kyl18b · June 29th, 2010, 09:28 PM

lol good point...

I don't know about you, but I use my rear brake by the utilizing the rear brake lever... it's on the right side of the bike

kyl18b · June 29th, 2010, 09:28 PM

...aaaaaand off topic lol

demp · June 30th, 2010, 11:47 AM

I've been meaning to do this myself... I have a little bit of a footprint left on my exhaust. Oh and Kkim, I promise I'll use my rear breaks :P

greg737 · June 30th, 2010, 12:28 PM

try the Easy-Off oven cleaner. You won't believe how perfectly it works. Just spray it on a the exhaust can (hot, warm, or cool it doesn't matter).

gogoKawi · June 30th, 2010, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by kkim

hey, if you wanna argue around here, start a thread about how to use your rear breaks

Dude!!! I nearly dropped my laptop laughing so hard. "rear breaks" Bravo!

Grn99Kawi · June 30th, 2010, 02:04 PM

I use Mothers alum polish.. not abrasive and makes it purty and shiny

kkim · June 30th, 2010, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Grn99Kawi

I use Mothers alum polish.. not abrasive and makes it purty and shiny

that will take off burnt on rubber/scuff marks?

Grn99Kawi · June 30th, 2010, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by kkim

that will take off burnt on rubber/scuff marks?

I have used it for that... not a ton of rubber but it will take minor pieces from boots or such.. I'm just not a fan of oven cleaner.... I know it is safe.. just can't get myself to use it... I used Mothers on my 250 and now on the Yoshi can on my CBR.... I use more aggressive stuff for polished engine parts on my stang, but I still use the Mothers on some parts that don't need as much...

kkim · June 30th, 2010, 02:51 PM

I always try to use the least invasive solution to a problem, first. Good to know about the Mothers polish... I'll keep that product in mind if I ever need to clean up an exhaust.

oven cleaner is indeed nasty stuff, but sometimes you just need the strongest product available to get the job done.

kkim · June 30th, 2010, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by gogoKawi

Dude!!! I nearly dropped my laptop laughing so hard. "rear breaks" Bravo!

Andre... if so, you might enjoy this thread.

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=49016

cwb48 · June 30th, 2010, 07:19 PM

Try WD-40.

Chubbs032 · July 2nd, 2010, 02:42 PM

0000 extra fine steel wool, does not scratch.

TrueFaith · July 3rd, 2010, 05:40 AM

Easy Off works better if the pipe is warm, but keep any overspray away from your seat & plastics. That stuff seems to have a corrosive effect on everything, including bare hands. Use of rubber gloves is recommended. In fact following the directions works quite well on mufflers as well as ovens.

soulrider21 · July 3rd, 2010, 07:38 AM

man, i use regular windex. probably the best thing, in my opinion

Postman · July 8th, 2010, 04:19 AM

I've been using a clay bar.

road_rascal · July 9th, 2010, 04:23 AM

I use this stuff on chrome bits. Works great for removing tar, oil spots and other gunk picked up from the road. My '04 250 has the black (painted?) exhaust cans so I don't know what to use to shine those up.

http://http://eagleone.com/pages/pro...sp?itemid=1006

GeorgiaHooligan · July 9th, 2010, 01:19 PM

spit works well too

June 29th, 2010, 01:05 PM	#1
kyl18b ninjette.org member Name: Kyle Location: Binghamton, NY Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2005 Ninja EX250-F Posts: 96	Cleaning Exhaust Hey guys, I've looked all around, did a couple searches, and haven't found any real threads about it... so if I missed one, please let me know What have you found is the best way to clean rubber marks off of my exhaust? It comes from (mostly) my girlfriend when we ride 2up, she tends to accidentally rest her boots on or brush up against the tailpipes on occasion.

June 29th, 2010, 01:39 PM	#2
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	easy off __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

June 29th, 2010, 08:55 PM	#5
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=563808 http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=573872 http://www.trialscentral.com/forums/...dpost&p=241384 Last futzed with by kkim; July 2nd, 2010 at 12:00 AM.

June 30th, 2010, 02:04 PM	#15
Grn99Kawi ninjette.org sage Name: A Location: Long Island, NY Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2000 Honda CBR600F4 (sold) 1999 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: 586	I use Mothers alum polish.. not abrasive and makes it purty and shiny __________________________________________________ 2000 Honda CBR600F4 Silver and Red 1999 Kawi Racing Green Ninja 250 sold

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kyl18b ninjette.org member Name: Kyle Location: Binghamton, NY Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2005 Ninja EX250-F Posts: 96	wow, those guys really like to argue huh? lol Thanks for the link, I'll try one or more of those methods

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June 29th, 2010, 09:28 PM	#10
kyl18b ninjette.org member Name: Kyle Location: Binghamton, NY Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2005 Ninja EX250-F Posts: 96	lol good point... I don't know about you, but I use my rear brake by the utilizing the rear brake lever... it's on the right side of the bike

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demp ninjette.org sage Name: Matthew Location: Toronto Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2015 V-Star 950 Tourer (Deep Blue) Posts: 570	I've been meaning to do this myself... I have a little bit of a footprint left on my exhaust. Oh and Kkim, I promise I'll use my rear breaks :P

June 30th, 2010, 12:28 PM	#13
greg737 - Name: - Location: - Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): - Posts: A lot.	try the Easy-Off oven cleaner. You won't believe how perfectly it works. Just spray it on a the exhaust can (hot, warm, or cool it doesn't matter).

June 30th, 2010, 02:51 PM	#18
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	I always try to use the least invasive solution to a problem, first. Good to know about the Mothers polish... I'll keep that product in mind if I ever need to clean up an exhaust. oven cleaner is indeed nasty stuff, but sometimes you just need the strongest product available to get the job done.

June 30th, 2010, 07:19 PM	#20
cwb48 Mature motorcyclist Name: Chris Location: Sykesville, MD Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R, blue Posts: 126	Try WD-40.

July 2nd, 2010, 02:42 PM	#21
Chubbs032 ninjette.org member Name: Chris Location: LA Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): 250r Posts: 199	0000 extra fine steel wool, does not scratch.

July 3rd, 2010, 05:40 AM	#22
TrueFaith ninjette.org sage Name: Wayne Location: Brookfield, MA Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Honda CBR250R Posts: 585	Easy Off works better if the pipe is warm, but keep any overspray away from your seat & plastics. That stuff seems to have a corrosive effect on everything, including bare hands. Use of rubber gloves is recommended. In fact following the directions works quite well on mufflers as well as ovens.

July 3rd, 2010, 07:38 AM	#23
soulrider21 ninjette.org newbie Name: Devin Location: Jacksonville Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R Posts: 4 Blog Entries: 1	man, i use regular windex. probably the best thing, in my opinion

July 8th, 2010, 04:19 AM	#24
Postman ninjette.org member Name: CJ Location: San Diego, CA Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 250r, 09 R6 Posts: 10	I've been using a clay bar.

July 9th, 2010, 04:23 AM	#25
road_rascal ninjette.org member Name: ___ Location: ___ Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): ___ Posts: 160	I use this stuff on chrome bits. Works great for removing tar, oil spots and other gunk picked up from the road. My '04 250 has the black (painted?) exhaust cans so I don't know what to use to shine those up. http://http://eagleone.com/pages/pro...sp?itemid=1006

July 9th, 2010, 01:19 PM	#26
GeorgiaHooligan ninjette.org guru Name: Aaron Location: Gone riding. Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 389	spit works well too