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dan r6
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problems got worse

Post by dan r6 »

took all the farings off again today to try and solve that burning smell,
started the bike up and after about 20 seconds the header pipes were burning hot and there was smoke coming out of them from some were,how lomg should it take for the pipes to get that hot?

i think i am going to book it into a bike shop tomorrow because i dont think that should be happening should it???
dan
D4NPH
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Post by D4NPH »

Hi Dan,

Just exactly how much engine oil is in it?

And.......

How much Coolant is in it?

Worth a check??
Bikes owned - Yamaha FZ600, Suzuki GSXR 600K1, Buell XB12S Lightning, KTM 990 SuperDuke Mk1, KTM RC8, KTM 990 Superduke Mk2, KTM 990 SMT, BMW S1000XR, Triumph 1050 Tiger Sport, BMW R1200GS, KTM 990 Superduke Mk2 (again!)
DynaMight
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Post by DynaMight »

The headerpipes will get HOT very quickly, Sounds like some liquid is leaking/dripping onto them??
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