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(10-12-2015, 04:03 PM)ChipBeck_imp Wrote: [ -> ]

(10-12-2015, 11:17 AM)Gsnyder70_imp Wrote: [ -> ]So, I walked out to my bike on Friday to come home from work and had two old guys looking at my bike. They were in agreement that my valves needed adjusting as the discoloration of my header was a direct symptom. The bike is under warranty (if that matters), but I figured I'd check with you experts on what you think.

Is this discoloration a symptom of valves that need adjusting?
Or is it just something I need to clean with some polish?
Is it possible effing around and revving the bike at stoplights exacerbated the discoloration? (I may or may not do this on occasion).
Is this even the bluing that people talk about?

This is my first street bike after having a couple dirt bikes years ago, and having chrome to polish is something new to me. I'll gladly put in the elbow work if that's all that's needed, but I don't want to ride up to the servicing shop unless I need to. It's a freeway ride into north Baltimore that just isn't much fun.

Anyways, any advice or constructive criticism would be appreciated.

Gsnyder,

If you are willing to take your header off here is a solution (below) that will keep it shiny chrome and will never turn bronze/blue or spot. The cat cover is a fair amount of work but the finish can be done in a couple days for about $150. The factory stock header below has been run 650 miles here in AZ and been red hot and it still looks perfect. Cheers.

http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=7023

Chip

Gsnyder,

If you are willing to take your header off here is a solution (below) that will keep it shiny chrome and will never turn bronze/blue or spot. The cat cover is a fair amount of work but the finish can be done in a couple days for about $150. The factory stock header below has been run 650 miles here in AZ and been red hot and it still looks perfect. Cheers.

[url=http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=7023]http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=7023

Chip

[url=http://s288.photobucket.com/user/chipbeck/media/19.jpg.html]
If only I had your talent and patience ...

Looks fantastic.

(10-13-2015, 01:17 PM)metallyguitarded_imp Wrote: [ -> ]

(10-12-2015, 04:03 PM)ChipBeck_imp Wrote: [ -> ]

(10-12-2015, 11:17 AM)Gsnyder70_imp Wrote: [ -> ]So, I walked out to my bike on Friday to come home from work and had two old guys looking at my bike. They were in agreement that my valves needed adjusting as the discoloration of my header was a direct symptom. The bike is under warranty (if that matters), but I figured I'd check with you experts on what you think.

Is this discoloration a symptom of valves that need adjusting?
Or is it just something I need to clean with some polish?
Is it possible effing around and revving the bike at stoplights exacerbated the discoloration? (I may or may not do this on occasion).
Is this even the bluing that people talk about?

This is my first street bike after having a couple dirt bikes years ago, and having chrome to polish is something new to me. I'll gladly put in the elbow work if that's all that's needed, but I don't want to ride up to the servicing shop unless I need to. It's a freeway ride into north Baltimore that just isn't much fun.

Anyways, any advice or constructive criticism would be appreciated.

Gsnyder,

If you are willing to take your header off here is a solution (below) that will keep it shiny chrome and will never turn bronze/blue or spot. The cat cover is a fair amount of work but the finish can be done in a couple days for about $150. The factory stock header below has been run 650 miles here in AZ and been red hot and it still looks perfect. Cheers.

http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=7023

Chip

Gsnyder,

If you are willing to take your header off here is a solution (below) that will keep it shiny chrome and will never turn bronze/blue or spot. The cat cover is a fair amount of work but the finish can be done in a couple days for about $150. The factory stock header below has been run 650 miles here in AZ and been red hot and it still looks perfect. Cheers.

[url=http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=7023]http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=7023

Chip

[url=http://s288.photobucket.com/user/chipbeck/media/19.jpg.html]
If only I had your talent and patience ...

Looks fantastic.

Not a lot of talent required but plenty of patience and time are necessary as some of the steps take several days when you have a job/wife/girlfriend/kids/life that also requires attention. All this stuff is doable if you take your time and have a basic set of tools. It helps if you love to work on your own machines. Cheers.

Chip