normal color? - along with question

ashenfang · Aug 28th, 2008, 08:38 AM

Last night I put on my forward controls, and in the process, you have to take the front cylinder exhaust off to access bolts. When I took the pipe off, I looked into the exhaust port. What is the normal color of the valve, stem, and port? The general color all around on mine was black - sooty, with a light greyish/white color on parts of the valve stem. The only mods I have done to this bike are rush slip ons, still running stock air filter. I plan to get get a DFO in the next couple weeks to add a bit more fuel.

My only other question is after getting the exhaust back on, I started the bike and put my fingers very close to the header clamp to feel for "puffs" to make sure there were no leaks, is that good or is there a better way to make sure your head pipe is seated okay. Thanks again, you guys help us noobs learn alot!

glider · Aug 28th, 2008, 08:40 AM

The black color is pretty much normal, nothing to worry about, as far as checking for leaks, you can put on some heavy gloves and cover the outlets. You should be able to stall the motor doing this but you will hear any hissing coming out of any leaks you may have.

Hobbit · Aug 28th, 2008, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by ashenfang

Last night I put on my forward controls, and in the process, you have to take the front cylinder exhaust off to access bolts. When I took the pipe off, I looked into the exhaust port. What is the normal color of the valve, stem, and port? The general color all around on mine was black - sooty, with a light greyish/white color on parts of the valve stem. The only mods I have done to this bike are rush slip ons, still running stock air filter. I plan to get get a DFO in the next couple weeks to add a bit more fuel.

My only other question is after getting the exhaust back on, I started the bike and put my fingers very close to the header clamp to feel for "puffs" to make sure there were no leaks, is that good or is there a better way to make sure your head pipe is seated okay. Thanks again, you guys help us noobs learn alot!

valves and colour is normal for a fuel injected sporty if you want i can send you a few pics of my 1200N with full stage 1.
as Glider has said heavy leather gloves over the outlet will stall a sealled motor but allow an unsealed motor to continue to run.
other way is a plastic tube to the ear and hold it near the gaskets and you will here the hissing of a blowing pipe

ashenfang · Aug 28th, 2008, 03:50 PM

thanks hobbit! Send me those pics, or post up a link, I would love to see them! I think I have them sealed up - if it has anything, its very minor, the gasket looked okay being that its a new bike.

Hobbit · Aug 28th, 2008, 04:13 PM

will do as soon as i get my PC back up and running

Aug 28th, 2008, 08:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
ashenfang Start The Engine Ride: 2008 Sportster XL883 Join Date: Aug 2nd, 2008 Posts: 40	normal color? - along with question Last night I put on my forward controls, and in the process, you have to take the front cylinder exhaust off to access bolts. When I took the pipe off, I looked into the exhaust port. What is the normal color of the valve, stem, and port? The general color all around on mine was black - sooty, with a light greyish/white color on parts of the valve stem. The only mods I have done to this bike are rush slip ons, still running stock air filter. I plan to get get a DFO in the next couple weeks to add a bit more fuel. My only other question is after getting the exhaust back on, I started the bike and put my fingers very close to the header clamp to feel for "puffs" to make sure there were no leaks, is that good or is there a better way to make sure your head pipe is seated okay. Thanks again, you guys help us noobs learn alot! __________________ 2008 XL883, RUSH slip ons, saddle bags, 4 1/2 pull back risers, custom made speedo brackets

Aug 28th, 2008, 08:40 AM	#2 (permalink)
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 11,626 My Mood:	Re: normal color? - along with question The black color is pretty much normal, nothing to worry about, as far as checking for leaks, you can put on some heavy gloves and cover the outlets. You should be able to stall the motor doing this but you will hear any hissing coming out of any leaks you may have. __________________ Psssst! Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. click me!>>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

Aug 28th, 2008, 03:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
ashenfang Start The Engine Ride: 2008 Sportster XL883 Join Date: Aug 2nd, 2008 Posts: 40	Re: normal color? - along with question thanks hobbit! Send me those pics, or post up a link, I would love to see them! I think I have them sealed up - if it has anything, its very minor, the gasket looked okay being that its a new bike. __________________ 2008 XL883, RUSH slip ons, saddle bags, 4 1/2 pull back risers, custom made speedo brackets

Aug 28th, 2008, 04:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
Hobbit Moderators Ride: 2009 Custom Street Bob Join Date: May 18th, 2007 Location: The Shires UK Posts: 4,353 My Mood:	Re: normal color? - along with question will do as soon as i get my PC back up and running __________________ Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. >>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

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