How To Clean Out Exhaust Pipes

Cleaning carbon build-up from exhaust pipe.

How to clean out exhaust pipes. Reconnected every thing and did a 5 mile test run still smoking from exhaust but the inlet pipes are now spotless. The first part of cleaning chrome is removing he dirt. Using harsh products like Drano can mess up your pipes.

Then carefully pour 2 litres of boiling water avoiding being splashed by any of the product. Wash the exhaust pipes with soap and water to remove the grime. The fire method doesnt work.

The degreaser will act to break up interior carbon deposits and rust. Also a 300mm length of 25mm diameter plastic conduit. Use a dry rag to remove any dirt from inside the tip of the exhaust.

If using synthetic oil skip step 3 and just continue riding and having fun not cleaning massive amounts of carbon. If you have any plants nearby cut them back and clear the area of all clutter and debris. Its not difficult and it doesnt take long.

13-04-2013 at 0835 AM. Using a dry cloth apply a degreaser to the inside and outside of the exhaust. 13-04-2013 1245 PM 9.

Tap the sides of the muffler to further knock off carbon deposits. Get a length of 4 - 6mm steel wire cable to suit the total length of your exhaust 150 - 200 mm. Jump to Latest Follow 1 - 17 of 17 Posts.