05-10-2013, 12:09 PM
(05-10-2013, 06:12 AM)Scoobynut_imp Wrote:(05-10-2013, 05:28 AM)PowderToastMan_imp Wrote: Anyone else noticing some corrosion on the header pipes?
I don't know if it's corrosion or if it's the finish wearing away or just changing color, but I had some spotty discoloration in a few places, just noticed this morning after not having a chance to ride for a few days that it's a bit bigger than it was.
I should snap a picture...
I assume that it's not a real problem, but it's kind of a shame to have these nice smooth pipes already looking like this.
Echoing what oldyaler said, get you on down to your friendly neighborhood Honda dealer and buy a tube of their Honda brand chrome and aluminum polish. A super fine steel wool pad, I think the size is .0000, is a good application tool for the polish. Make sure to only apply the polish when the pipes are cool to the touch, and don't let the polish dry on there for too long. Wipe it off with a good microfiber cloth and you'll have your pipes looking pretty again in no time.
I picked up a few stains on mine on my 170 mile ride home (bugs and a few water splashes on the hot pipes), but they polished right out using the technique above.
Echoing what oldyaler said, get you on down to your friendly neighborhood Honda dealer and buy a tube of their Honda brand chrome and aluminum polish. A super fine steel wool pad, I think the size is .0000, is a good application tool for the polish. Make sure to only apply the polish when the pipes are cool to the touch, and don't let the polish dry on there for too long. Wipe it off with a good microfiber cloth and you'll have your pipes looking pretty again in no time.
I picked up a few stains on mine on my 170 mile ride home (bugs and a few water splashes on the hot pipes), but they polished right out using the technique above.
Great advice. Exactly what I would have suggested. Yes, the header pipes will start to discolor and even show some speckled dark spots. These will polish out.