Newbie wants advice on downpipe oxidation

davey_n · Post by **davey_n** » Fri Apr 25, 2003 11:16 pm

New 'storm purchased, put 600 miles on it and well impressed (Last bike VFR 800)
Anyone have any advice about removal of blueing on downpipe at front (and under bike) due to heat?

Would you:

a) polish it off regularly?

b) polish it off about once every six months?

c) stop worrying about it and just ride the f**king thing!!

My missus has a job keeping the pipes on her early Hornet in good shape, they changed the plating on later models to stay looking new for longer. However, the shiny bits are an impotant part of the whole Hornet thing. What are your thoughts on the downpipe colour on a 'storm? I think the blue quite matches the bike.....

Stormtrooper · Post by **Stormtrooper** » Sat Apr 26, 2003 6:20 pm

option c i think would get my vote

just keep the bike clean & all will be well
remember its a honda

buzz · Post by **buzz** » Sun Apr 27, 2003 12:31 am

i vote c , but to stop it getting shity get a full size bellypan
BUZZ

VTRBOY · Post by **VTRBOY** » Mon Apr 28, 2003 12:30 am

I've just started polishing my complete system using Autosol. So far taken a good few hours to do about half the exhaust but achieved a mirror finish.

philsmith · Post by **philsmith** » Mon Apr 28, 2003 10:28 am

Shame the weather's turned s**t again then

Spoil all that effort.

Ps. Obviously I vote :C, unless very bored & wet.

VTRBOY · Post by **VTRBOY** » Mon Apr 28, 2003 6:49 pm

Not too bothered 'bout the weather. Got a ZXR750 and a tin top for the rain. Storm for Sunday best.

davey_n · Post by **davey_n** » Tue Apr 29, 2003 3:42 pm

Thanks for the replies. What a great site!!!