Chrome on the Exhaust Pipe!!! - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

Zorthgo · 11-13-2006, 02:36 PM

Hi,

I just bought a new cruiser, it has 3 miles on it, I accidently forgot my choke on for a while, and the pipe where it comes ou of the engine turned back (burnt), and for about 6 inches running back it turned yellow (Instead of chrome) is there anyway to fix that? Thanks a milion!!!

Jay

robertc729 · 11-13-2006, 02:40 PM

Rockhead · 11-13-2006, 02:42 PM

Yeah just get new pipes........

Zorthgo · 11-13-2006, 03:04 PM

Thanks for the warm welcome.

Tell me something, is the chrome on the pipes going to eventually get all burnt and yellow like that anyways because of the heat, making it not wort getting new pipes? Or did it look like that just because I messed up, and with normal use it won't get all burnt and yellow. Thanks

Jerryzuki · 11-13-2006, 03:53 PM

Welcome What bike do you have?

Zorthgo · 11-13-2006, 04:00 PM

I have a 2006 Yamaha V star Classic

Rockhead · 11-13-2006, 04:08 PM

With a V-star you should get very little under normal conditions. Being air cooled I wouldn’t let it sit out in the driveway idling for an hour either.

Zorthgo · 11-13-2006, 04:13 PM

Thanks guys for the help, I'm think of just going ahead and replacing the pipes!!!!

Thanks!!!

Jay

DrBob · 11-13-2006, 06:31 PM

Blue Job Brand Pipe Cleaner and some elbow grease will clean the pipes up nicely. Get a jar and keep it around- new pipes will blue also if you leave the choke on.

Rickster · 11-13-2006, 07:36 PM

Your bound to get some bluing with what ever pipes you have, that's why most manufacturers put covers over there pipes. See if your dealer offers covers for yours, if not, and you still want to get new ones, make sure the ones you get have covers.

Check with your dealer about the bluing, it might not be the result of leaving the choke on. It's possible that you have a problem with your jetting, and it would be covered under warranty.

Zorthgo · 11-14-2006, 03:05 PM

Thanks DrBob that product sounds great, I've already ordered some Blue Job. Also thanks Rick I'm going to call the dealer and ask them to take a look at the bike. These options are much better than buying a new pipe!

Zorthgo · 11-14-2006, 03:08 PM

Hey Bob, do you use that product? What do you think, does it work well?

DrBob · 11-14-2006, 05:50 PM

Yup, use it all the time- works great. It requires quite a bit of rubbing, but it is the only product I have found that will remove the blue without harming the pipes. Do a small area at a time, and keep rubbing until the chrome looks good again.

Zorthgo · 11-16-2006, 02:34 PM

Thanks Bob!

11-13-2006, 02:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
Zorthgo Newbie Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 8	Chrome on the Exhaust Pipe!!! Hi, I just bought a new cruiser, it has 3 miles on it, I accidently forgot my choke on for a while, and the pipe where it comes ou of the engine turned back (burnt), and for about 6 inches running back it turned yellow (Instead of chrome) is there anyway to fix that? Thanks a milion!!! Jay

11-13-2006, 06:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
DrBob In The Zone Joined: May 2004 Bike: several Location: Decatur, GA Posts: 2,765	Blue Job Brand Pipe Cleaner and some elbow grease will clean the pipes up nicely. Get a jar and keep it around- new pipes will blue also if you leave the choke on. __________________ Dream like you'll live forever, live like you'll die tomorrow. You MUST obey the pug dog!

11-14-2006, 05:50 PM	#13 (permalink)
DrBob In The Zone Joined: May 2004 Bike: several Location: Decatur, GA Posts: 2,765	Yup, use it all the time- works great. It requires quite a bit of rubbing, but it is the only product I have found that will remove the blue without harming the pipes. Do a small area at a time, and keep rubbing until the chrome looks good again. __________________ Dream like you'll live forever, live like you'll die tomorrow. You MUST obey the pug dog!

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Zorthgo Newbie Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 8	Thanks for the warm welcome. Tell me something, is the chrome on the pipes going to eventually get all burnt and yellow like that anyways because of the heat, making it not wort getting new pipes? Or did it look like that just because I messed up, and with normal use it won't get all burnt and yellow. Thanks

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Zorthgo Newbie Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 8	I have a 2006 Yamaha V star Classic

11-13-2006, 04:08 PM	#7 (permalink)
Rockhead M-J.Com Master Poster Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: M50 Location: 1060 West Addison, Chicago Posts: 3,767	With a V-star you should get very little under normal conditions. Being air cooled I wouldn’t let it sit out in the driveway idling for an hour either.

11-13-2006, 04:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
Zorthgo Newbie Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 8	Thanks guys for the help, I'm think of just going ahead and replacing the pipes!!!! Thanks!!! Jay

11-14-2006, 03:05 PM	#11 (permalink)
Zorthgo Newbie Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 8	Thanks DrBob that product sounds great, I've already ordered some Blue Job. Also thanks Rick I'm going to call the dealer and ask them to take a look at the bike. These options are much better than buying a new pipe!

11-14-2006, 03:08 PM	#12 (permalink)
Zorthgo Newbie Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 8	Hey Bob, do you use that product? What do you think, does it work well?

11-16-2006, 02:34 PM	#14 (permalink)
Zorthgo Newbie Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 8	Thanks Bob!

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