gazzaecowarrior Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 Hi there. Just finished decoking my front pipe and silencer and the bike sounds and revs so much better than it did. I did it by soaking the pipe in petrol and throwing a match at it and running like hell. The pipe burned for ages and after a light tap with a rubber mallet all the old carbon came out. I was wondering whether I could use the same technique on the aluminium midbox or is there a danger of it melting ? Am i correct in thinking the mesh inside the mid box is steel rather than aluminium ? I was wondering whether anybody has used this technique on the midbox. I don't have access to oxy-acetelene or a propane burner. I know I can't use anything caustic as it reacts with aluminium. Apologies if someone has allready posed this question but I couldn't find an appropriate answer on the forum. Regards. Gareth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stork955 Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 Gday, I have cleaned a couple of Rev 3 ones with a cold parts cleaner (My version is called carbo clean, and is used for decoking pistons and barrels, cleaning carbs etc. ) It will remove paint and destroys some plastics etc but doesnt harm metal. An automotive machining place may be able to help you out with this one. Cheers, Stork Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzralphy Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 Pour some petrol into it and slosh it about. Blow out the excess and DON"T light it. It will melt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazzaecowarrior Posted August 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 Cheers fellas. I will consider these and give them a go. Probably opt for the petrol one as it's cheapest. No flames this time though. Gareth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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