mclark Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 An RT currently on ebay is described as having "very minor heat related discoloration on underside of fairing next to tailpipes, but it is only visible from the underside of the bike." The owner says that it is in the fairing "pocket" where the exhaust comes out of the engine. I've had a couple of RT's and not noticed this on mine. Is this a common problem that I should be concerned about? Thanks for any input. Link to comment
peterh Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 I've read that if the RT/RS is allowed to idle too long while parked, the exhaust pipes can become hot enough to damage the tupperware surrounding the engine. Those of us that start the engine and then drive away don't have this problem. Link to comment
mclark Posted January 7, 2006 Author Share Posted January 7, 2006 That's what I thought, previous owner says he got caught in traffic in Chicago on a cross country trip. Thanks Link to comment
Ken H. Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 Sounds to me like he is being straight with you. What he is describing as happened is not all that uncommon. Link to comment
Jerry Johnston Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 I agree with Ken. If they're just slightly discolored it could even be done by someone syncing the Throlle bodies with too little air passing over the cylinders. Link to comment
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