Yellow heat stain!!
Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 186
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From: Minnesota
There is another product out there called Blue Away. I used it in the early 70s on my Triumph with limited success. I found it better to accept the straw and blue colors as a badge showing that the bike is ridden.
Here is a link to a review of Blue Away: http://www.webbikeworld.com/r3/blue-away/
Here is a link to a review of Blue Away: http://www.webbikeworld.com/r3/blue-away/
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 1,049
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From: Brookfield,Il.
If it is a gold in color in most cases we have been able to buff it out. Being air cooled in most cases with getting stuck in traffic it's hard to avoid changing color. In most cases if the bike is jetted correctly and not subjected to extreme heat conditions, we have been able to avoid any issues. Check your plugs and get an idea on how the bike is running, make any needed adjustments, polish the pipes and your set.
Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 1,621
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From: Matthews, NC
Don't buy the Kury piece. Get the extended heat shield made for your bike.
The Kury piece covers it but looks like crap IMO.
Get this one:http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/EXTEN...mZ270261322205
The Kury piece covers it but looks like crap IMO.
Get this one:http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/EXTEN...mZ270261322205
Heat shields are there because pipes will discolor with high heat no matter what. Take off all of the heat shields and see how nasty they look. Especially right at the jugs. Your time and money is better invested getting the aftermarket extended shield that was already recommended. You will be fighting a losing battle otherwise.
Cruiser
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 137
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From: 17 Miles from Manhattan
I agree with the suggestion about the extended heat shield.
I would like to know if the yellow discoloration was due to the bike running lean. I was told that if there is yellow discoloration is was an indication was that your running lean.
Anyone know for sure?
--Cyb
I would like to know if the yellow discoloration was due to the bike running lean. I was told that if there is yellow discoloration is was an indication was that your running lean.
Anyone know for sure?
--Cyb
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 4,270
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From: Central Virginia
If the whole exhaust system had turned golden, it would have really looked nice.
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 1,227
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From: Coral Springs, Florida
The debrix cycles shield (on ebay) is around $25 + shipping and is perfect. IMO, I can't tell it apart from the $80 HD shield. I saw the Kury shield, and, like most of the Kury stuff, is crapola.
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