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Started by AwesomeDad, Tue 18, Aug 2020, 10:57:12

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AwesomeDad

Tried searching, but cant seem to find what takes boot marks off exhaust?

JJ

Chrisj CMA

I use all metal polish. Pretty much the same as aluminum polish pretty easy if done while warm. It's easier to learn how to keep yer feet off the pipes

da prez

MEK.  Do it cold.

         da prez

John Schmidt

Goof-Off....done when cold. Then wash off and polish.

sandy

Smart n final sells "Carbon Off". Works for me.

AwesomeDad

Quote from: Chrisj CMA on Tue 18, Aug 2020, 11:49:44
I use all metal polish. Pretty much the same as aluminum polish pretty easy if done while warm. It's easier to learn how to keep yer feet off the pipes
I believe it's when I put the kick stand down my heel is touching it's only on the left side...

JJ

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Quote from: AwesomeDad on Tue 18, Aug 2020, 22:10:59
Quote from: Chrisj CMA on Tue 18, Aug 2020, 11:49:44
I use all metal polish. Pretty much the same as aluminum polish pretty easy if done while warm. It's easier to learn how to keep yer feet off the pipes
I believe it's when I put the kick stand down my heel is touching it's only on the left side...

JJ
You, along with probably every rider on this board has done it. You will find away to train yourself not to. I keep my pillion foot boards folded down on my Interstate to keep me from doing it. On my Standard with OEM pegs I have to be more mindful. A real fine steel wool used easily works well also.

Bighead

Try using the toe of your boot to put stand down also.
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Jess from VA

#8
And sometimes the kickstand assist lever gets a little bent, making finding it with your foot more difficult.

Take a pipe or PVC tube or something and stick it over the assist lever and bend it where it is easier to reach.

EDIT:  But not so it drags in hard left turns. 

AwesomeDad

Quote from: Jess from VA on Wed 19, Aug 2020, 06:50:36
And sometimes the kickstand assist lever gets a little bent, making finding it with your foot more difficult.

Take a pipe or PVC tube or something and stick it over the assist lever and bend it where it is easier to reach.
Great idea I will try it.

JJ

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Quote from: AwesomeDad on Tue 18, Aug 2020, 10:57:12
Tried searching, but cant seem to find what takes boot marks off exhaust?

JJ

Use oven cleaner on your pipes to clean off boot marks.
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