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Mar 20th, 2009, 09:55 PM
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#1 | | Rookie 10+ posts
Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Edgewood, MD
Posts: 30 Model: 2008 Ultra Classic Electra Glide Interests: Riding Occupation: Security, Access Control Technician
|  Pipes Turning Blue
I have a 2008 ElectraGlide Ultra Classic. It has about 2100 miles on it. Took it out for a ride last week, when the weather broke. No problems. When I put it away I noticed that my front pipe was turning blue. There is an area by the timing cover that does not have a chrome cover over it. The bike is all stock. A blue pipe means that the mixture is lean, and/or running hot. I run premium fuel. Do I take it back to the HD stealership? | 
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Mar 20th, 2009, 10:42 PM
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#2 | | Moderator Has posted 500+
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| if you do, they will tell you that your problem is normal, and it is. the bikes are set to the leanside from the factory. the epa and nader demand it. you can help prevent this from happening by spending money on a fuel managment system which will consist of new pipes, breather, and puter. once all this is purchased and installed a dyno run will need to be purchased to get it all in sync. or, ride it as is and dont worry about the blueing, altho you will be riding an engine that is starved for fuel. it will last a long time the way the factory has it set, but the engine will not preform at its peak. have fun and stay safe!!
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Mar 21st, 2009, 09:39 AM
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#3 | | Rookie 10+ posts
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Thanks for the reply chucktx. With it still under warrentee, I am just going to ride and enjoy it. Going to take it on a ride to the mid west this summer. (Kankeekee, Il). | |
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Mar 21st, 2009, 05:35 PM
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| sounds like a great ride.....post up some pics and give us a rundown of the trip!!
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LORD, HAVE MERCY ON AMERICA, WHILE WE ARE UNDER DISTRESS
"FLAGS AND HANDLEBARS SHOULD NEVER TOUCH THE GROUND"
"Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. Amen." We plan to meet next week to talk about planning a strategy session to discuss the next step towards forming a consensus to start the development of the rough draft for the implementation of our intention to develop a plan. | |
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Mar 21st, 2009, 08:40 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Oregon
Posts: 3,032 Model: 09 Ultra Classic, 01 Heritage Springer Interests: Motorcycles, camping, fishing, old cars, flintlock muzzleloaders Occupation: Home Inspector
| You get into some hot weather this summer and she's gonna be even hotter. My consider a fuel management system pipes and air cleaner. I did it to my 09 Ultra and it really made a big difference.
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Mar 22nd, 2009, 08:02 AM
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#6 | | Rookie 10+ posts
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Posts: 30 Model: 2008 Ultra Classic Electra Glide Interests: Riding Occupation: Security, Access Control Technician
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I will look into that. Does that void any warrentees? I know it was hot last summer a few times when we were riding. I thought my left leg was going to start cooking! Thanks for the reply FLHTbiker. | |
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Mar 22nd, 2009, 09:10 AM
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Join Date: May 2007 Location: Mesa,AZ
Posts: 128 Model: 09 FLHTCUI/05 TMCC Interests: Bikes/RVs Occupation: Machinist
| Dewey, after you get the fuel management taken care of, there is an after market heat shield made to cover that transition on the front pipe.  | |
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Mar 22nd, 2009, 01:15 PM
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#8 | | Rookie 10+ posts
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I have purchased one of those already. Thanks | |
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