| Author | Message | ||
     Wvbuelling |
I have finally been on a short ride with my (new to me) M2L Cyclone 2001 model and have a question. I have lots of enthusiasm but not much experience with the Buell bikes so what is the best way to clean the exhaust? I don't have any coating on my exhaust so the parts closest to the cylinders are blackish and the rest is sort of gold colored. Should I use a metal polish or just soap and water and let it develop its own patina? | ||
| Screamerbolt |
The best thing I have used so far on pipes is called Blue Job. | ||
| Elegantinventor |
I use a green scotchbrite pad and WD-40 to clean up my X1's stainless header pipes. Cleans off blue discoloration, crud, stains, and that dark brown/gold coloring, too. My local dealer was blown away at this - they now prep used Buells this way. Added note - I scrub the scotchbrite in the direction the pipe runs, not across it or around it - for appearance sake. I have used a round scotchbrite pad on an air tool to smooth out a nasty spot where a trash bag stuck and melted on, then used the handheld pad to remove the airtooled area's rotary pattern. Finish the job - wash the pipes with soap and water, dry them off before restarting the engine (water will just leave spots - they will scrub off later). Jon P www.j3p.com/buell | ||
| Djkaplan |
I took my pipe off and polished it with extra fine sandpaper and polishing compound. It not only resists blueing, but emits noticeably less heat. | ||
| Marks3tbillet |
I did my race header with Scotchbrite pad in a drill, then Scotchbrite with Mothers polish, then Mother's with 0000 Ultra Fine steel wool, then just Mother's on a rag. Check my profile pic, looks pretty good. Maintenance is much easier to keep it clean now. Mark |
