Cleaning downpipes? - SV650.org

24-08-10, 01:12 PM

Want to clean up my downpipes as they are a little bit corroded. Wondered if there were any tips to get them cleaned up and keep them that way? It's a SK3 if that makes any difference...

Thanks very much!

timwilky · 24-08-10, 01:15 PM

Elbow grease is well recommended

dyzio · 24-08-10, 01:32 PM

Bar Keepers friend from Asda and elbow grease.

dizzyblonde · 24-08-10, 01:37 PM

follow all Dizzys tips for a shiny downpipe. Loads and loads of threads have been done on this.

Quick answer to quick question
Get what Dyzio says from Asda. £1.98, mix to paste slap all over. Go for brew, scrub off with green scourer and water. Rinse.Dry.
Autosol, on scourer topped sponge. Place on downpipe, wrap sponge onto downpipe with a rag, and pull it back and forth in rubby type motion.
A lot of elbow grease..but theres the quick picture.

Viney · 24-08-10, 01:55 PM

Tip 3, dont bother, it will be the same in about a weeks worth of riding

dizzyblonde · 24-08-10, 01:56 PM

I beg to differ.

yorkie_chris · 24-08-10, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Viney

Tip 3, dont bother, it will be the same in about a weeks worth of riding

+1

No point, just ride it.

Drew Carey · 24-08-10, 02:28 PM

As an extra to Dizzy B's suggestion.....if it is REALLY bad, I happened to have had at the time a Halfrauds multipack of different wet and dry grades. I simply started at course and worked my way down, using a paste of Barkeepers with it.

Then finally, autosol to shine.

Happy days.

dizzyblonde · 24-08-10, 02:38 PM

^^yup missed that bit

240 to start with then,400, 800 down to 1200 off the top of my head, followed by fine wire wool and autosol to get any slight scratches that the 1200 didn't get out.

Works on SV downpipes, but Raptor ones need slightly more than all this and elbow grease

Viney · 24-08-10, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drew Carey

As an extra to Dizzy B's suggestion.....if it is REALLY bad, I happened to have had at the time a Halfrauds multipack of different wet and dry grades. I simply started at course and worked my way down, using a paste of Barkeepers with it.

Then finally, autosol to shine.

Happy days.

And you have a wife as well! Poor her

24-08-10, 01:12 PM	#1
PuggledPrune Guest Posts: n/a	Cleaning downpipes? Want to clean up my downpipes as they are a little bit corroded. Wondered if there were any tips to get them cleaned up and keep them that way? It's a SK3 if that makes any difference... Thanks very much!

24-08-10, 01:15 PM	#2
timwilky Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Not in Yorkshire. (Thank God) Posts: 4,116	Re: Quick question: Elbow grease is well recommended __________________ Not Grumpy, opinionated.

24-08-10, 01:32 PM	#3
dyzio Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Aberdeen'ski Posts: 2,274	Re: Quick question: Bar Keepers friend from Asda and elbow grease.

24-08-10, 01:37 PM	#4
dizzyblonde Da Cake Boss Mega Poster Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a flying Horse Posts: 9,992	Re: Quick question: follow all Dizzys tips for a shiny downpipe. Loads and loads of threads have been done on this. Quick answer to quick question Get what Dyzio says from Asda. £1.98, mix to paste slap all over. Go for brew, scrub off with green scourer and water. Rinse.Dry. Autosol, on scourer topped sponge. Place on downpipe, wrap sponge onto downpipe with a rag, and pull it back and forth in rubby type motion. A lot of elbow grease..but theres the quick picture. __________________ Suzy, yellow 2001 SVS. Kitty, V-Raptor 1000, ZZR1400<<its my bike now Pegasus! Hovis 13.8.75-3.10.09 Reeder 20.7.88-21.3.12

24-08-10, 01:55 PM	#5
Viney Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In the shadows to the left Posts: 7,700	Re: Quick question: Tip 3, dont bother, it will be the same in about a weeks worth of riding

24-08-10, 01:56 PM	#6
dizzyblonde Da Cake Boss Mega Poster Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a flying Horse Posts: 9,992	Re: Quick question: I beg to differ. __________________ Suzy, yellow 2001 SVS. Kitty, V-Raptor 1000, ZZR1400<<its my bike now Pegasus! Hovis 13.8.75-3.10.09 Reeder 20.7.88-21.3.12

24-08-10, 02:28 PM	#8
Drew Carey Not Fizzwheel Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brum Posts: 1,780	Re: Quick question: As an extra to Dizzy B's suggestion.....if it is REALLY bad, I happened to have had at the time a Halfrauds multipack of different wet and dry grades. I simply started at course and worked my way down, using a paste of Barkeepers with it. Then finally, autosol to shine. Happy days. __________________ My Bike Now Doesn't Have a Motor....Just Pedals!!!! Hovis RIP Buddy - 13/08/1975 - 03/10/2009 "Feckinnnn Unluckkeeeeeeee"

24-08-10, 02:38 PM	#9
dizzyblonde Da Cake Boss Mega Poster Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a flying Horse Posts: 9,992	Re: Quick question: ^^yup missed that bit 240 to start with then,400, 800 down to 1200 off the top of my head, followed by fine wire wool and autosol to get any slight scratches that the 1200 didn't get out. Works on SV downpipes, but Raptor ones need slightly more than all this and elbow grease __________________ Suzy, yellow 2001 SVS. Kitty, V-Raptor 1000, ZZR1400<<its my bike now Pegasus! Hovis 13.8.75-3.10.09 Reeder 20.7.88-21.3.12

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