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Clubroom => Tech Talk => Topic started by: gettinold on May 26, 2012, 06:42:53 pm

Title: Keeping pipe clean
Post by: gettinold on May 26, 2012, 06:42:53 pm

Hi all! Just wondering if you have any tips for keeping new aftermarket pipes looking good! Eg dg pipe or pro forma or similar. Don't expect to look brand new all the time as any bikes I do will be ridden but would like pipe to still look good!

Title: Re: Keeping pipe clean
Post by: Graham on May 26, 2012, 06:55:36 pm

To keep the bare metal finish from rusting after its washed spray it with fish oil :D

Title: Re: Keeping pipe clean
Post by: Simo63 on May 26, 2012, 07:51:18 pm

I just spray my new Proform pipe with CRC after every ride/wash.  Still looks great and "worksy"  ;D

Title: Re: Keeping pipe clean
Post by: gettinold on May 26, 2012, 08:00:34 pm

Thanks for replies so far ! Much appreciated

Title: Re: Keeping pipe clean
Post by: EML on June 02, 2012, 07:31:36 pm

Either that or just park ém in the shed.......

Title: Re: Keeping pipe clean
Post by: steve234 on June 02, 2012, 08:08:47 pm

ceramic coating ? anyone had one done, what do they hold up like after a while?

Title: Re: Keeping pipe clean
Post by: Tim754 on June 02, 2012, 09:37:45 pm

Maybe a "pipe cleaner" from ya local tobacconist?     Sorry...

Title: Re: Keeping pipe clean
Post by: Kenneth S (222) on June 03, 2012, 05:44:10 am

Hey Gettinold, my CR250RZ came from the US with a DG pipe which seems to have been coated with a bronzey tinged clear lacquer. It looks very trick and has lasted well. Agree with Simo, I have always sprayed the bike down with WD40 after each ride and after washing.
(http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc468/24HourMerchMan/Noyce%20CR/NoyceCR.jpg)

Title: Re: Keeping pipe clean
Post by: EML on June 03, 2012, 07:40:00 am

We ceramic coat (HPC) the header pipes on the XS880/Wasp and it works very well tho Nick did his Norton/EML and after the dirt track they were fairly sandblasted in places. That's what happens when you chase a 1000cc kneeler with a 10'' rear wheeel. :o :o

Title: Re: Keeping pipe clean
Post by: Ando on June 03, 2012, 10:15:06 am

Quote from: KJ222 on June 03, 2012, 05:44:10 am

Hey Gettinold, my CR250RZ came from the US with a DG pipe which seems to have been coated with a bronzey tinged clear lacquer. It looks very trick and has lasted well. Agree with Simo, I have always sprayed the bike down with WD40 after each ride and after washing.
(http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc468/24HourMerchMan/Noyce%20CR/NoyceCR.jpg)

Kenneth, your pipe is the old school DG with the clear high temp lacquer! DG don't do that anymore. It's just the bare metal finish now  :( I just bought 3 DG pipes in which I will have to put a clear coat on, as I like that look also.