On a recent ride, I "picked up" something off the road. Whatever it was, stuck and burned to the chrome heat shield... Any suggestions on what I can do to get it off?

When its totally cold, take a penny (copper is softer than chrome) and gently work away at it. The last little bits you might get off with goo-gone (or any citrus based solvent).

Thanks, I'll give that a try!

Just go easy. The copper won't scratch  unless you get impatient and push too hard. Try to keep the preasure on the goo not the chrome. It has always worked for me. Good luck

I use HD Bright Metal Polish and NOXON Metal Polish, great for taking off burnt on tar. and maked sure you a no scratch cloth or fiber

I have found that heating the pipes up and using oven cleaner works pretty well for getting burnt stuff.

Grilled cheese sandwitch, marshmallow ?? 

Thank you all... Appreciate the help. I'll let you know what works!

Howard, if there's heat I'll cook over it!!!!

Harley motors are great for heating up frozen burritos too btw. yea i know offtopic sorry

Lots of boot marks here on the pipes,the easiest way I have used,oven cleaner..that penny trick is a new one for me,never have tried it.

Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) will soften almost any organic material, including paint + gives you a real good buzz
Popsicle sticks or tongue depressors do not scratch

Last I checked, any hardware store but in this Al Gore/B. Obama world things might have changed

Easy Off Oven cleaner

Thanks for the help, the oven cleaner worked great!

Buy a new exhaust, any excuse is a good excuse.

Goof Off works on a lot of stuff with super fine steel wool... Haven't tried the oven cleaner thing, but sounds like that would work.