cleaning carbon fibre pipes
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Have been doing some reading up on this issue recently, I have some comments. Yoshimura don't say much, apart from cleaning with an 'automotive soap' and repacking. This last point ties in with stuff I've read about exposure to high temps having an effect on CF, as failure to repack causes heat transfer to the CF wrap. UV light is also an issue, which is why CF products in aviation, boating etc. are finished with a suitable paint cover. The snag we have is that they are largely fitted for the 'bling' effect, not neccesarily to save weight or gain strength.

Best advice therefore that I can come up with is:
* Ensure fittings are kept suitably tightened (to avoid flexing etc.)
* Washed without solvents and cleaned with a little polish, both Pledge and Mr Sheen have featured in what I've read
* Repack the muffler at suitable intervals (opinion varies on the interval)
* Keep your ride in a shed/garage, as that will help protect the paint, tyres and the CF components.
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cleaning carbon fibre pipes - by davecrowley - 10-04-2011, 05:05pm
RE: cleaning carbon fibre pipes - by BEAU - 10-04-2011, 05:24pm
RE: cleaning carbon fibre pipes - by CeeJay07 - 10-04-2011, 05:51pm
RE: cleaning carbon fibre pipes - by BEAU - 10-04-2011, 05:56pm
RE: cleaning carbon fibre pipes - by bazman - 10-04-2011, 07:36pm
RE: cleaning carbon fibre pipes - by Belzybob - 10-04-2011, 09:06pm
RE: cleaning carbon fibre pipes - by davecrowley - 10-04-2011, 08:40pm
RE: cleaning carbon fibre pipes - by Skidmarx - 10-04-2011, 09:02pm
RE: cleaning carbon fibre pipes - by Resn8 - 11-04-2011, 01:08pm
RE: cleaning carbon fibre pipes - by Shifu - 11-04-2011, 01:40pm
RE: cleaning carbon fibre pipes - by Belzybob - 11-04-2011, 06:26pm
RE: cleaning carbon fibre pipes - by CeeJay07 - 11-04-2011, 06:58pm
RE: cleaning carbon fibre pipes - by Belzybob - 12-04-2011, 05:33pm
RE: cleaning carbon fibre pipes - by CeeJay07 - 12-04-2011, 07:37pm
RE: cleaning carbon fibre pipes - by Heidi1 - 12-04-2011, 08:27pm
RE: cleaning carbon fibre pipes - by BUSGO - 15-04-2011, 05:15pm
RE: cleaning carbon fibre pipes - by Belzybob - 15-04-2011, 07:59pm



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