Tyga Mild Steel Pipes?

**Tue Aug 17, 2010 7:02 pm » Post: #1 » Download Post**

The Tyga website says that they are clear coated. Does anybody know how hard wearing this is or will it burn straight off. Can't really justify the cost of the stainless.

Thanks.

Finally got a decent search and discovered that a few guys bought these. How are they holding up after a while on the bike?

**Tue Aug 17, 2010 7:22 pm » Post: #2 » Download Post**

It burns off fairly quickly. A rag with a little oil on it keeps it a bay abit though.

Well worth the money though as they work well.
_________________
If I have to take the carbs off once more...

**Tue Aug 17, 2010 7:26 pm » Post: #3 » Download Post**

Thanks for the reply. The problem is getting to the downpipes I guess without removing the fairing panels. Might have to rethink the stainless option. Winter project to restore the bike, so I may be able to justify the cost when I am not spending a fortune on 2T oil.

**Tue Aug 17, 2010 7:41 pm » Post: #4 » Download Post**

I've just had a set painted to replicate the standard look which turned out very well.
_________________
If I have to take the carbs off once more...

**Tue Aug 17, 2010 7:57 pm » Post: #5 » Download Post**

Sounds interesting. What are they painted with?

**Tue Aug 17, 2010 8:12 pm » Post: #6 » Download Post**

Use satin barbeque paint. Worked very well on mine.
_________________
MC21SP Plaything
BMW F800GS Bumblebee
Triumph 9551 Daytona Big boys toy
FJ1100 Sporting relic
GTS1000 oddball

**Tue Aug 17, 2010 9:13 pm » Post: #7 » Download Post**

used satin bbq paint on my standard pipes and the still look good after 3months being ridden every day.

**Wed Aug 18, 2010 5:40 am » Post: #8 » Download Post**

This bike isn't mine, it was for sale on eBay locally and I had a look at it.

The pipes are Tyga mild steel which the owner had chromed. It didn't cost him very much and it looked quite good.

**Wed Aug 18, 2010 8:03 am » Post: #9 » Download Post**

My pipes are still looking really good even though some of the clear coat has burnt off. I am going to clean them up a bit and re-clear coat them.
Very good quality pipes i am very happy with them.

**Thu Aug 19, 2010 4:54 pm » Post: #10 » Download Post**

best thing to use is clear barbi paint as that is what we use whe re doing ours

**Thu Aug 19, 2010 7:59 pm » Post: #11 » Download Post**

gavin jap4 wrote:best thing to use is clear barbi paint as that is what we use whe re doing ours

Is that in an aerosol can or paint on? What brand of paint is it?

**Fri Aug 20, 2010 5:15 am » Post: #12 » Download Post**

KTM39 wrote:The pipes are Tyga mild steel which the owner had chromed. It didn't cost him very much and it looked quite good.

Nope. I'm afraid not.
Chrome is for harleys.

**Fri Aug 20, 2010 12:24 pm » Post: #13 » Download Post**

after a couple days of riding mine started rusting near the heads. Used polishing compound on the pipes to get rid of it then used auto wax and polished the pipes. so far no more rust! will have to look for the clear coat bbq paint though

**Fri Aug 20, 2010 2:51 pm » Post: #14 » Download Post**

{.bLanK}GoD wrote:
KTM39 wrote:The pipes are Tyga mild steel which the owner had chromed. It didn't cost him very much and it looked quite good.

Nope. I'm afraid not.
Chrome is for harleys.

It looks pretty good on the FMF and ProCircuit chambers we run on our motocross bikes - and they are definitely not Harleys!

**Fri Aug 20, 2010 3:49 pm » Post: #15 » Download Post**

VHT aerosol paint is the best I've found. Follow the heat cycle curing instructions and you have a good, solid coating. Available in a wide range of colours including clear. I do agree with KTM39, chromed pipes look good!