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ManicFZ6 · 04-12-2008, 10:31 PM

Is there any way to get the gold tent off my headers and pipe?

**aussiejules** · 04-13-2008, 01:00 AM

everyone who's been concerned has said they just clean them a little elbow grease and they reckon they come clean.

04-13-2008, 04:27 AM

Mine have been gold since day one and even with all the polishing they remain that way to this day, which is almost 4 years later.

**reiobard** · 04-13-2008, 06:30 AM

while cleaning my bike i tried a bit of polish and some hard rubbing and it seemed to have no change, i didn't use a buffer or polisher yet though. I can't see it while i am riding so it doesn't really bother me all that much.

madmanmaigret · 04-13-2008, 06:56 AM

fine sandpaper. and then polish with metal polish... maybe i'll do a write up on it.

**reiobard** · 04-13-2008, 06:58 AM

I know i have the tools and could probably do it, but how long does it take for them to discolor again?

for me i am not sure if it would be worth it to me. I will just buy the belly pan or full lower fairings

madmanmaigret · 04-13-2008, 07:03 AM

reio it takes no time at all for them to discolor again.. how many miles do you have from new? it takes less than that

full fairings may work but belly pan....no when i get some spare cash I am going to look into ceramic coating, obviosly black. but after i wash and wax and detail and i stand back and admire... those gold pipes stick out like a sore thumb!

**reiobard** · 04-13-2008, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by madmanmaigret

reio it takes no time at all for them to discolor again.. how many miles do you have from new? it takes less than that

full fairings may work but belly pan....no when i get some spare cash I am going to look into ceramic coating, obviosly black. but after i wash and wax and detail and i stand back and admire... those gold pipes stick out like a sore thumb!

I'm about 840 miles in and if it won't last that long compared to what it takes to clean them i probably won't bother, but to each their own, maybe I'll do it once just to take pictures.

04-13-2008, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by reiobard

I'm about 840 miles in and if it won't last that long compared to what it takes to clean them i probably won't bother, but to each their own, maybe I'll do it once just to take pictures.

It takes me about 15 minutes to polish mine and they have yet to discolor. They remain a beautiful clean gold just as they were the day I bought it.

**FZ6inNH** · 04-13-2008, 10:35 AM

Use the finest steel wool you can get for the ultimate polished look. I haven't hit 100 miles and already have a tint on them.

04-12-2008, 10:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
ManicFZ6 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Fultondale, AL. Bike: 2005-Silver FZ6 Posts: 16 Rep Power: 0 Member #1468	Pipe discoloration Is there any way to get the gold tent off my headers and pipe?

04-13-2008, 01:00 AM	#2 (permalink)
aussiejules Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: adelaide australia Bike: 04 silver fz6n Posts: 902 Rep Power: 15 Member #302	Re: Pipe discoloration everyone who's been concerned has said they just clean them a little elbow grease and they reckon they come clean.

04-13-2008, 04:27 AM	#3 (permalink)
HavBlue Guest Posts: n/a Member #	Re: Pipe discoloration Mine have been gold since day one and even with all the polishing they remain that way to this day, which is almost 4 years later.

04-13-2008, 06:30 AM	#4 (permalink)
reiobard Postaholic Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Concord, NH Bike: 2007 FZ6 (The Faster Blue) Posts: 5,403 Rep Power: 73 Member #991	Re: Pipe discoloration while cleaning my bike i tried a bit of polish and some hard rubbing and it seemed to have no change, i didn't use a buffer or polisher yet though. I can't see it while i am riding so it doesn't really bother me all that much.

04-13-2008, 06:56 AM	#5 (permalink)
madmanmaigret Mad like crazy not angry Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sarasota, FL Bike: 08 FZ6 Cobalt Blue (fastest color from FZ1) Posts: 1,750 Rep Power: 983 Member #1085	Re: Pipe discoloration fine sandpaper. and then polish with metal polish... maybe i'll do a write up on it. __________________ 2008 Cobalt Blue FZ6: Purchased October 31st, 2007 Mods:Painted: radiator covers, exhaust covers, and rear footpegs. FAZR6 Fender Eliminator. FS6 Sliders W/Motovation Hardware. Minor Airbox Mod. Sticker removal. To Be Continued... GO RED SOX!!!!!!

04-13-2008, 06:58 AM	#6 (permalink)
reiobard Postaholic Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Concord, NH Bike: 2007 FZ6 (The Faster Blue) Posts: 5,403 Rep Power: 73 Member #991	Re: Pipe discoloration I know i have the tools and could probably do it, but how long does it take for them to discolor again? for me i am not sure if it would be worth it to me. I will just buy the belly pan or full lower fairings

04-13-2008, 07:03 AM	#7 (permalink)
madmanmaigret Mad like crazy not angry Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sarasota, FL Bike: 08 FZ6 Cobalt Blue (fastest color from FZ1) Posts: 1,750 Rep Power: 983 Member #1085	Re: Pipe discoloration reio it takes no time at all for them to discolor again.. how many miles do you have from new? it takes less than that full fairings may work but belly pan....no when i get some spare cash I am going to look into ceramic coating, obviosly black. but after i wash and wax and detail and i stand back and admire... those gold pipes stick out like a sore thumb! __________________ 2008 Cobalt Blue FZ6: Purchased October 31st, 2007 Mods:Painted: radiator covers, exhaust covers, and rear footpegs. FAZR6 Fender Eliminator. FS6 Sliders W/Motovation Hardware. Minor Airbox Mod. Sticker removal. To Be Continued... GO RED SOX!!!!!!

04-13-2008, 10:35 AM	#10 (permalink)
FZ6inNH Moderator w/ Twisted Fate Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Hampshire Bike: 2008 FZ6 Cobalt Blue Posts: 3,167 Rep Power: 51 Member #18	Re: Pipe discoloration Use the finest steel wool you can get for the ultimate polished look. I haven't hit 100 miles and already have a tint on them. __________________ -={FZ6inNH}=- . . Member #9 . . 2008 Cobalt Blue FZ6 -My Rider Resume Mods: Yamaha Lower Cowl, Racetech Springs w/15w oil, FAZR6 F.E. Kit, Puig Smoke Racing Screen, Tank Camera mount, Cortech Sport saddle and tail bags, dual headlight mod, Shogun Sliders, Yamaha Comfort Seat, Mild Airbox Mod, De-Stickered, and Custom Carbon Fiber SwingArm Decals

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