How To Clean Motorcycle Header Pipes

If none of these points will be an issue for you this would be a great way to go.

How to clean motorcycle header pipes. After all they are like nails to some hands to many and teeth to few. Despite repeatedly telling your pillion not to put their boots on your nice clean chrome pipes do they listen. If most of the pipe is blue that likely means youve had an engine running lean for a while that hasnt been addressed.

The color will likely taper off the further down the pipe you get. I realize this isnt practical for cleaning purposes but if you are doing a restoration you have the luxury of cleaning them while off the bike. I like to clean mine once over the winter and then thats it.

If your bike downpipes Header pipes are oxidised and just plain dirty. You can live without cleaning them but it is definitely refreshing when you clean them. Never do it on hot pipes always cold He says it can be used to clean all oxidation on stainless steel and chrome.

While chrome is tougher than paint it can be scratched and excessive polishing can wear through the plating. The pipes still look great with the most minimal of maintenance just a wipe with a clean dry t-shirt. Use the cleaning method that targets your problem then get to.

1 It is definitely easier to clean the fins if the entire valve head assembly is off the bike. We can take advantage of this clearing to clean the spout as well. 6 Tips for Cleaning Motorcycle Engine Fins.

Step 1 - Apply Your Metal Cleaner. Check out my new tutorial video Thank you for your supportRide safe __Like my facebook page. They dont look new but theyre ALOT better now than they were FOR SURE.