posted July 03, 2006 08:03 AM
have you checked the exhaust header? hey guys i know a lot of us had done different moddificatin to our zx14 and some have not, just courios to see if anyone notice any color changes in your zx14 header, i guess the factory is shiny copper color on a bike with zero miles, mine has turn a littke darker compare to the lower part of the exhaust.
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posted July 03, 2006 08:47 AM
MIne looks like it gets Real Hot sometimes...its dark and toasty looking....but she runs great!
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posted July 03, 2006 09:23 AM
Stainless turns color with heat and age. Nothing to be concerned about. KMC uses a heavy gauge on their oem systems with lots of gusseting for added strength.
quote:Stainless turns color with heat and age. Nothing to be concerned about. KMC uses a heavy gauge on their oem systems with lots of gusseting for added strength.
could that be the result of running too lean on fuel?
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posted July 03, 2006 10:34 AM
Nope. All SS headers turn color. Forget it and go ride your bike. ____________
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posted July 03, 2006 11:03 AM
You want to see consistent bluing among the cylinders. It's much less of an issue with F.I. .
Back in the days of carb's we'd often troubleshoot by looking at the bluing and temp of the individual header pipes (sizzle method from a spray bottle). Sounds weird today but it's the quickest way to pick out a cylinder that's limping. ____________
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quote:Stainless turns color with heat and age. Nothing to be concerned about. KMC uses a heavy gauge on their oem systems with lots of gusseting for added strength.
yup and its a heavy sumbitch!
My entire brocks exhaust is lighter than just the stock header, never mind the mid pipes/cans! ____________
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posted July 03, 2006 01:02 PM
If you tuned from the color of the header pipes, it was kinda like shutting the barn door after the cow done left. Back in the carb days, you always tuned by pulling the plugs.
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posted July 04, 2006 02:46 AM
KHI stuff is definately heavy...but its really poor grade stainless. When I took mine off to put the brocks system on, the factory header pipes had a light dusting of rust starting on them. Hmm stainless....junk. LOL
posted July 04, 2006 04:02 AM
Has anyone else noticed rust forming on the support weld for the right side pipe?
My Muzzy arrives this week, but rust on a new pipe.... Bad KHI Bad
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quote:Has anyone else noticed rust forming on the support weld for the right side pipe?
My Muzzy arrives this week, but rust on a new pipe.... Bad KHI Bad
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posted July 03, 2006 08:03 AM
Back in the carb days, you always tuned by pulling the plugs.
