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Exhaust Blueing

Discussion in 'Pull up a chair and sit for a spell' started by FatBoy2006, Mar 20, 2006.

  1. FatBoy2006

    FatBoy2006 New Member

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    I have a 2006 Harley Fatboy fuel injected,with stock harley pipes and mufflers..After riding the bike only 50 miles(bought brand new)the exhaust is turning blue right at the bend by the head.What causes this and how can i clean the pipes up?THANK YOU
    FatBoy2006, Mar 20, 2006
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    I know of no way to remove the blue once it starts. I always thought it was cool. Hot exhaust is what causes it.

    The only way I know to stop it is to paint the ends of the inside of your pipes with heat resistant paint and bake them dry in the oven @ 350 IIRC. It's supposed to harden the paint enough to keep it from peeling off in the heat, and the paint is supposed to insulate the pipe so as not to turn blue. Some people swear by this others, swear against it. Good luck
    2fastnaz, Mar 21, 2006
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  4. Killer-B

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    2fast is right on this, I have done this to a few sets of pipes with great results, except, I never stuck them in any oven, always figured the motor would bake them enough. You do have to let them dry though. I guess it’s a little late now, so, on your next set give it a try.

    P.S. there is something called blue-away, never tried it though, maybe someone who has tried will chime in...
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    Killer-B, Mar 21, 2006
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  5. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    ya got a couple of answers for trying to clean up the pipes...except to put covers on them to hide it. you ask why it happened. the reason the pipes turned blue is due to hot exhaust. this happens to most all the new harleys as they are tuned to run lean so they may meet the epa emissions law. ask the dealer about the "blue" on the pipes and if they will do anything about it under warranty. 50 miles is kind of quick for pipes to turn blue....especially if you were riding in acordance to the owners manual.....
    chuck
    chucktx, Mar 21, 2006
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  6. CD

    CD Guest

    The head pipes will always blue. That's why they have heat shields.
    CD, Mar 21, 2006
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  7. SPORSTERBOY

    SPORSTERBOY New Member

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    Never Blue

    I Use This Stuff Called Never Dull It Comes In A Silver And Black Can And Cost About 5 Bucks You Can Get It At Any Auto Store Even Wal Mart It Shines Up Just About Every Thing That Can Shine Best Of All It Puts On A Protective Coat So All You Have To Do Is Buff Out Your Crome With A Rag Now & Then As Far As The Pipes Its Just A Regular Maintience
    SPORSTERBOY, Mar 30, 2006
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