Exhaust Burns

[youngSTer]

Hi All, In case you are like and have burnt yourself on the exhaust I have found that Banana Boat Soothing Aloe Mist After Sun Spray works instantly.
Just keep it in the fridge between uses.

[Biggles]

Sounds like first-hand (or leg) experience...

The beauty of ST13 exhausts is you've really got to be trying to get burnt, unlike some bikes that are designed to burn.

[youngSTer]

Hi Biggles, You get these when you are fitting your brand new number plate frame and are in such a hurry to get the latest farkle on your ST that you can't even wait for it to cool down.

[Whizz]

If you're not really careful you can get burned checking your tyre pressures at the garage!!! I know, I did it, and the forehead isn't a good place to get scorched!!

[Shiney]

If you're not really careful you can get burned checking your tyre pressures at the garage!!! I know, I did it, and the forehead isn't a good place to get scorched!!

   OUCH 

[rjstorrie]

Ouch Paul, yeah I agree it gets pretty hot down there near those tyre valves. May have to look at those 90 degree ones I've read about in here.

[Biggles]

What are youse doing checking hot tyre pressures!?

It's the cold pressure that counts.  There is no way of knowing the appropriate pressure unless you have some scientific scale relating tyre temp to pressure.  Then how are you going to measure the tyre's temperature to select the correct pressure?

[Whizz]

It's a simple fact of life that the majority of people don't have an air compressor in their garage, so getting onto your hands an knees in a garage forecourt becomes a necessity. I generally check my pressures before I leave home, but if they are low then I have to go through the risky process of pumping them up in the forecourt. And this is where the risk of a burnt forehead raises it's ugly head.

So whilst I initially put the word "checking" in my post I meant it it cover the whole process of actually removing the valve cap, checking the pressure, inflating as required and replacing the valve cap.

OK? 

[Biggles]

a burnt forehead raises its ugly head.

OK? 

OK.  I see what you mean.      

[Brock]

You guys check tyre pressures?????     

Next thing you will be changing that sticky brownish stuff n things

[doggy & Nola]

bike should be cold to check tyre Pressure
so do it right and you wont get burnt

[WendyL]

bike should be cold to check tyre Pressure
so do it right and you wont get burnt

doggy,

see Whizz's response.......

We know the best way to do things, but it's not necessarily possible....

 

It's a simple fact of life that the majority of people don't have an air compressor in their garage, so getting onto your hands an knees in a garage forecourt becomes a necessity. I generally check my pressures before I leave home, but if they are low then I have to go through the risky process of pumping them up in the forecourt. And this is where the risk of a burnt forehead raises it's ugly head.

So whilst I initially put the word "checking" in my post I meant it it cover the whole process of actually removing the valve cap, checking the pressure, inflating as required and replacing the valve cap.

OK? 

[youngSTer]

Hi All, I purchased an air compressor only to realize that the pump that I got to inflate my mountain bike tires does the same lob with only 8-10 pumps to raise the pressure 4psi. That way you don't get burnt at the servo. It is also a lot quicker than either of the other methods and costs nothing to run.
These are available at any Cycle shop for very little cost.

[Biggles]

Hi All, I purchased an air compressor only to realize that the pump that I got to inflate my mountain bike tires does the same lob with only 8-10 pumps to raise the pressure 4psi. That way you don't get burnt at the servo. It is also a lot quicker than either of the other methods and costs nothing to run.
These are available at any Cycle shop for very little cost.

AND you lose weight pumping up the tyre!   

Seriously, those pumps for racing bikes etc can put out 65+ psi- more than we need.

[doggy & Nola]

It's a simple fact of life that the majority of people don't have an air compressor in their garage, so getting onto your hands an knees in a garage forecourt becomes a necessity. I generally check my pressures before I leave home, but if they are low then I have to go through the risky process of pumping them up in the forecourt. And this is where the risk of a burnt forehead raises it's ugly head.

So whilst I initially put the word "checking" in my post I meant it it cover the whole process of actually removing the valve cap, checking the pressure, inflating as required and replacing the valve cap.








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[gaz]

well what removes little hand prints from mufflers ( friends one year old son decided once to touch one)

[Biggles]

well what removes little hand prints from mufflers ( friends one year old son decided once to touch one)

There are a few good ones.  I like "Purple Metal Polish" available from Bursons and probably other motor accessories suppliers.

[doggy & Nola]

Autosol Metal Polish is great to

[youngSTer]

The best removal polish is Stainless Steel Cleaner available at your local supermarket (Powder Variety).

[rjstorrie]

The best removal polish is Stainless Steel Cleaner available at your local supermarket (Powder Variety).

omw way out to pick some up.... in the car :(
I'll post pre & post pics
Rob.