newbie - exhaust pipe discoloration

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Feb 16, 2007 | 12:34 PM

cHarley

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newbie - exhaust pipe discoloration

I've seen products for preventing discoloration from heat on chrome pipes near the head connection. Do I need to wory about this? I just bought the bike used with 5k miles and the pipes look great. Bub Jug Huggers.

Feb 16, 2007 | 12:38 PM

freekdawg1200

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RE: newbie - exhaust pipe discoloration

The best product is heat shields.They might blue but you won't see it.No worries!

Feb 16, 2007 | 02:34 PM

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RE: newbie - exhaust pipe discoloration

I think the discoloration bit is an attempt to sell spray-on junk to get rid of it. My wife's little Suzuki S40 has it, and I think it looks cool - it's obviously (looking at the pipe) one HOT bike!

Feb 16, 2007 | 04:38 PM

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RE: newbie - exhaust pipe discoloration

Pipe Discoloration. . . A badge of honor. Wear it proudly. Wear it proudly.

Feb 16, 2007 | 04:58 PM

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RE: newbie - exhaust pipe discoloration

those pipes probably have heat shields so you dont have to worry about it.

Feb 16, 2007 | 09:03 PM

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RE: newbie - exhaust pipe discoloration

My understanding is that a primary cause of excessive discoloration is a poorly tuned motor. I'm not sure if it's excess heat, fuel, or emissions that cause this, and I reserve the right to be wrong, but I thought I'd throw that out there for others comments...