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esamuel
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PostPosted: 13:28 - 10 Sep 2017    Post subject: 2 Questions ? Reply with quote

Hi there.
Two simple questions for you all.

1. Are there any completely heat resistant motorcycle covers that won't burn on contact with he exhaust? I brought the Oxford Aquatex which said heat resistant up to 150* but even after waiting a couple minutes it still melted a bit on the exhaust pipes Sad If nothing is completely heat resistant whats the best out there? Also, it would be good if it wasn't so think and large that it couldn't be packed away for long trips.

2. Has anyone ever used T-Cut with a drill piece buffer to clean/polish their pipes? If so any tips you can share pleaser.

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PostPosted: 13:43 - 10 Sep 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

1.
Leave the bike to cool down first
2.It's a messy way of doing it , use a polishing compound that comes is a stick form.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/POLISHING-BUFFING-COMPOUND-500g-soap-wax-bar-all-colours-polish-buff-silverline-/221159555474?var=&epid=1704305426&hash=item337e230192:m:mUmD9sOvYGfrJh1DWEBJBSg
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PostPosted: 16:25 - 10 Sep 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

Let the bike cool for five or ten minutes.

And polishing using the wax sticks.

Polishing is simply removing material from the surface of something using a harder material of some sort. (Grit)

To polish you have to make all the 'marks' the same size.
You remove larger amounts using a course grit.
Then finer grit and finer again to get the polish towards 'mirror' finish.

It depends entirely on ones personal pedant.

It also becomes a chore as the shine will become dull over time or with use and it is all to do again.

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PostPosted: 16:28 - 10 Sep 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

1: no
2: no
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PostPosted: 21:34 - 10 Sep 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

If your pipes are of the stainless variety, use harpic power plus to clean them off.

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PostPosted: 22:06 - 10 Sep 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

if you really, really, really wanted to put a cover on a hot bike you could line part of it with heat resistant material, but it would be a massive pain in the neck to do, and not worth the effort in my opinion, as it would need constant tweaking

you could maybe throw something else heat resistant over it first and then cover it, but probably end up with condensation or a cover that doesn't sit properly
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PostPosted: 00:29 - 11 Sep 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

A proper tarpaulin cover made of proper canvas is going to be the most heat resistant.

Or fit a carbon can.

Polishing pipes is makework. I don't.
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PostPosted: 07:21 - 11 Sep 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have a oxford stormex cover which doesn't seem to melt after a 5 min cool down on bike

But I also have a Yamaha xj6 which as most will know has a very under slung exhaust which doesn't stick out much.

So to clarify maybe it's new bike time Very Happy Very Happy Very Happy
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PostPosted: 09:01 - 11 Sep 2017    Post subject: Re: 2 Questions ? Reply with quote

Have you got space for the covers that make a little tent over the bike with a frame work?
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PostPosted: 10:25 - 11 Sep 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

Wheezybiker wrote:
I have a oxford stormex cover which doesn't seem to melt after a 5 min cool down on bike

But I also have a Yamaha xj6 which as most will know has a very under slung exhaust which doesn't stick out much.

So to clarify maybe it's new bike time Very Happy Very Happy Very Happy


My Stormex seems fine as well.
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PostPosted: 11:01 - 11 Sep 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

You do wonder at today's intelligentsia.

Bike stopped, still hot, throw plastic cover over it, whine when it melts.

Spot on Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 11:09 - 11 Sep 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

Polarbear wrote:
You do wonder at today's intelligentsia.

Bike stopped, still hot, throw plastic cover over it, whine when it melts.

Spot on Thumbs Up


it's the covers fault, for being so plasticky
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PostPosted: 12:26 - 11 Sep 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

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esamuel
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PostPosted: 15:12 - 11 Sep 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

Polarbear wrote:
You do wonder at today's intelligentsia.

Bike stopped, still hot, throw plastic cover over it, whine when it melts.

Spot on Thumbs Up


Todays intelligence? Alright then, JW. I happen to work in film production and we seem to plenty of materials that are heat proof to extreme temperatures for lights, plastics, canvases, etc. Maybe with your stale imagination you can’t see further than what is already there.


Anyway, Stormex sounds like a good bet, and I guess I will have to line it with a special material I know of to fit the purpose as suggested.

Ordered the polish grit bar to use, but I have some old chrome I might test the drill buffer piece with some T-Cut just to see what happens


Cheers for all the suggestions
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PostPosted: 16:30 - 11 Sep 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

esamuel wrote:

Todays intelligence? Alright then, JW. I happen to work in film production and we seem to plenty of materials that are heat proof to extreme temperatures for lights, plastics, canvases, etc. Maybe with your stale imagination you can’t see further than what is already there. [/i]


OP...
Are there any completely heat resistant motorcycle covers that won't burn on contact with he exhaust? I brought the Oxford Aquatex which said heat resistant up to 150*
Rolling Eyes

Then gets a nark on when the answer is not what is wanted...
TBH. If you know of such great heat proof materials. Why not knock up a purpose built one... Or can you not get the material you need? only know of it.

There maybe a simple reason why these materials are not used in bike covers...
Too stiff, Too EXPENSIVE (bikers are really tight) or not suitable due to not being breathable. Thus causing condensation.
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PostPosted: 16:51 - 11 Sep 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

Modern, schmodern. You want the oldest fashioned of old fashioned fabrics.

As I said. Canvas tarpaulin cover.

You get hot roasting tins out of the oven with a tea-towel.

Also breathable.

Can't see anyone selling them online for motorbikes but you can buy a big rectangular one or have someone make one up.
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PostPosted: 20:06 - 11 Sep 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

1. Yep, it's called a garage (although they may burn down if you get them hot enough)
2. No
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PostPosted: 17:21 - 13 Sep 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

Polarbear wrote:
You do wonder at today's intelligentsia.

Bike stopped, still hot, throw plastic cover over it, whine when it melts.

Spot on Thumbs Up


I can't join in on this. I was fiddling with something on the front of the trike once and touched the pipes to balance myself. Blistered my fingertips.

This is one reason why I should be allowed to do bike maintenance...

Fiver on the OP quitting posting by the end of the month. Anyone?
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esamuel
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PostPosted: 14:39 - 14 Sep 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Then gets a nark on when the answer is not what is wanted...
TBH. If you know of such great heat proof materials. Why not knock up a purpose built one... Or can you not get the material you need? only know of it.


Some of you really jump to conclusions.

Anyway, again... Yep, basically its what stinkwheel mentioned. Its a type of tightly weaved flame proof fabric. The bikes in the garage so at the moment I just put together a 8'x8' piece and that works fine. For trips I might just line the Rainex or Aquaex if I can be bothered Smile
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PostPosted: 08:09 - 16 Sep 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

My cover has never melted and I put it on immediately after pulling up. It's survived an ER5, Burgman and Pegaso. It was about £13 from the Rydestore.
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