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upnorthbiker · 03-23-2007, 01:49 PM

Hi,
does anyone have any idea how to remove some nylon rope that has melted onto my frontpipes ?
I ve tried running the bike until the pipes are very hot but this stuff is hard and stuck fast. I even tried a heat gun for removing paint and that didnt do anything.
What can I try next ?
Thanks,
Jeff.

Atlas68 · 03-23-2007, 02:02 PM

A frustrating predicament. I too went through a similar issue when the sole of my wifes boot formed a dark glasslike bead on my pipes. One thing that helped was getting the pipes hot as you suggested, then thermally shocking the area with ice cubes, then using a wooden spoon to break and scrape the debris off. Hope this helps.
Atlas

upnorthbiker · 03-24-2007, 12:47 PM

Thanks for the reply Atlas, I,ll give it a try,
Jeff.

SNAFU · 03-24-2007, 01:51 PM

Read this thread and see if some of the suggestions help.

http://www.motorcycle-journal.com/fo...ust-pipes.html

C50dreamin · 03-25-2007, 10:30 PM

For boot marks try Eagle One Nevr-Dull, it can be found at Wal-Mart in the automotive section and other automotive stores. I tried everything including acetone on a mark left on my pipes by my sister-in-law when she went to see if she could flat-foot my C50...With the Nevr-Dull it came right off w/ little effort...It's a wadding cloth in a silver can w/ black and white lettering on it...

I copied and pasted this in the other thread too...

upnorthbiker · 03-26-2007, 05:19 AM

Thanks everyone for the replies.
I have managed to removed with the aid of a very sharp scalpel blade and great care and patience. But all is good with no scratches.
Jeff.

03-23-2007, 01:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
upnorthbiker In Training Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: M50 Location: Sunderland, UK Posts: 111	how to remove ? Hi, does anyone have any idea how to remove some nylon rope that has melted onto my frontpipes ? I ve tried running the bike until the pipes are very hot but this stuff is hard and stuck fast. I even tried a heat gun for removing paint and that didnt do anything. What can I try next ? Thanks, Jeff.

03-23-2007, 02:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
Atlas68 Sit speling cheker Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: 2006 Blue M50 SOLD '05 Anniversary Edition VMax #1878 Location: Vancouver B.C. Canada Posts: 1,728	A frustrating predicament. I too went through a similar issue when the sole of my wifes boot formed a dark glasslike bead on my pipes. One thing that helped was getting the pipes hot as you suggested, then thermally shocking the area with ice cubes, then using a wooden spoon to break and scrape the debris off. Hope this helps. Atlas __________________ Rudeness is a weak man's imitation of strength. SuperTrapp Exhaust Last edited by Atlas68; 03-24-2007 at 01:39 PM.

03-24-2007, 01:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
SNAFU Just Won't Go Away ! Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: '06 M50 Black Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 5,011	Read this thread and see if some of the suggestions help. http://www.motorcycle-journal.com/fo...ust-pipes.html __________________

03-25-2007, 10:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
C50dreamin Found second gear by accident Joined: Nov 2005 Bike: '06 C50 Location: City by the Sea,Tx Posts: 345	For boot marks try Eagle One Nevr-Dull, it can be found at Wal-Mart in the automotive section and other automotive stores. I tried everything including acetone on a mark left on my pipes by my sister-in-law when she went to see if she could flat-foot my C50...With the Nevr-Dull it came right off w/ little effort...It's a wadding cloth in a silver can w/ black and white lettering on it... I copied and pasted this in the other thread too... __________________

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03-24-2007, 12:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
upnorthbiker In Training Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: M50 Location: Sunderland, UK Posts: 111	Thanks for the reply Atlas, I,ll give it a try, Jeff.

03-26-2007, 05:19 AM	#6 (permalink)
upnorthbiker In Training Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: M50 Location: Sunderland, UK Posts: 111	Thanks everyone for the replies. I have managed to removed with the aid of a very sharp scalpel blade and great care and patience. But all is good with no scratches. Jeff.

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