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Old Jul 8, 2006 | 06:42 AM
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I noticed discoloration on my pipes behind the heat shealds. I have SEii slip ons. The part that's discolored is the pipes that come out of the engine. Granted I plan to get new pipes but would like to know if this is normal. Thanks
 
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Old Jul 8, 2006 | 09:46 AM
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Blueing is pretty normal, that's why they put the "heat shields" on. More than heat shields, they make it look like you've got nice chromed pipes...

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Old Jul 8, 2006 | 11:59 AM
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Yup. 100% normal, just means you're enjoying your bike. If it were excessive, it could be a sign of a tuning issue... but if your bike is running well, then I wouldn't worry about a thing.
 
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Old Jul 8, 2006 | 12:20 PM
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The heat shield hides a multitude of sins
 
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