True Confessions of CB1100 Riders

[Firstfour_imp]

Do the spots come from moisture (i.e. rain)? My headers don't have spots. They are just a slightly darker golden shade than when they were new.

One thing I noticed that I haven't seen on other bikes here is some heat discoloration on the muffler in the area right behind the cat. I think it may have to do with riding around town in 100F+ heat. Any other desert dwellers seeing this?

Well, mine has never been out in rain, so it can't be that. But it is humid here most of the time, so can't rule that out...