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Puddle Jumper
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Saskatoon, Saskatchewan | I have an 08 vision street, and am finding more and more that the gattlin tips are coated with black soot. Any one have this? suggestions? |
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Cruiser
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Kerrville Texas ( now a homeowner on six acres) | Yes,
I was worried about it too but, now with 37,200 miles, I just do not think about it any more. My miles per gallon sit regularly at 43-45 at 70 MPH (unless I am into a strong head wind).
If someone mentions it I just tell them I forgot to clean my guns the last time i shot someone who followed too closely.
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Cruiser
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Republic of Tejas | Simple Green Cleaning Solution sprayed on, let sit a moment, wipe carbon away with rag, then rinse very thouroughlt. |
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Visionary
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New Bohemia, VA | look ahead...don't look behind...as long as the engine is suckin' and blowin' you're doing great!!!! |
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Tourer
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| Normal for direct injected EFI machines, and the more you tweek them the more it will happen. That is why it is good open up the motor once in a while to blow the carbon off the valves. Some cleaners will help, but at some point you will need to clean the throttle body. High octane fuel will help, and don't use octane boasters. |
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Cruiser
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Houston, Tx | Did you use a high temp sealer on the tips? When installing, there is a small gap between the tip and the back end of the muffler/exhaust. You are getting some extra blow-by there. I have it on mine as well and simply run the piss out of it and don't worry about it. It can be cleaned as mentioned earlier if you are really concerned. |
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Iron Butt
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, FL United States | OldGringo - 2012-02-11 9:07 PM
Simple Green Cleaning Solution sprayed on, let sit a moment, wipe carbon away with rag, then rinse very thoroughly.
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Tourer
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Troy, NY | There is another thread on this with more suggestions....do a search. Brake cleaner was mentioned along with the Green stuff in this post. Both work okay. I find the best is the goof off remover stuff with some fine steel wool. This gets the carbon off the best. I then spray pig spit on to help it last longer and easier to clean later on. Doing this is a 5 minute job now.....more riding time instead of cleaning my ass  |
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Tourer
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Regina Saskatchewan Canada | I use Autosol metal polish to clean and shine |
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Cruiser
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Bolivar Missouri | It's the nature of the beast , most engines do the same most don't notice or pay attention to it , nothing to worry about unless it becomes excessive the mixture could be off or just needs a simple tune up . |
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Puddle Jumper
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Saskatoon, Saskatchewan | Thanks everyone, agree with everyone that says look forward, and keep givin er', just wanted to see if I may have an issue down the road. |
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Puddle Jumper
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| I've had that same problem since day 1. Since I disassembled the rear end of my bike this winter, including the exhaust, I took the tips to work, taped off the chrome and bead blasted the centers. When I got them home I painted the fluted centers with black paint, as well as repainting the mufflers. It was cheaper than buying new tips and I'll see how it looks once the snow melts off. |
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Visionary
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New Bohemia, VA | vision-ary - 2012-02-12 1:14 PM Thanks everyone, agree with everyone that says look forward, and keep givin er', just wanted to see if I may have an issue down the road. I think you have a little cajun in you, everytime I see this post I think of blackened tapia and other cajun dishes. What goes good with blackened gattling tips, scorned Harley?  |
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Visionary
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Central Maryland | Blackened tips are much better than white tips. Better rich than excessively lean. |
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Cruiser
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Republic of Tejas | Blaackened Tilapia, spinach madeline, potatoes au grautin, ice cold Dos Equis....... Dang you Va!!!!!! |
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Tourer
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| adirondacks - 2012-02-12 10:13 AM
There is another thread on this with more suggestions....do a search. Brake cleaner was mentioned along with the Green stuff in this post. Both work okay. I find the best is the goof off remover stuff with some fine steel wool. This gets the carbon off the best. I then spray pig spit on to help it last longer and easier to clean later on. Doing this is a 5 minute job now.....more riding time instead of cleaning my ass
BEWARE OF BRAKE CLEANER!!! When exposed to heated pipe it could emit a very poisonous gas called PHOSGENE. This shit can literally kill you if you do not apply it correctly. |
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Visionary
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New Bohemia, VA | ...more proof that cleaning your bike is not good, it can even lead to death!!! I will live a long time with my dirty bike... |
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Cruiser
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Prescott Valley, AZ | Been using chrome cleaner since I first noticed this on mine. Works just fine and doesn't take but a minute per tip. |
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Cruiser
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Jal NM | Does it run better clean? Clean windscrean, lights, and wipe it down with plege then ride the shit out of it. |
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Visionary
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Ruskin, Fl | My are completely black. I used to try and keep them clean but I threw in the towel. |
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Puddle Jumper
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| paint both side black |
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Puddle Jumper
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Saskatoon, Saskatchewan | so when everyone says "unless excessive.." new question. When I got it parked near a wall in garage, and fire er up, black on the wall excessive enough to worry? |
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Tourer
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East TN | I use Flitz to clean my exhaust tips and it cleans ALL the soot off in nothign flat...no elbow grease needed!!! |
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