Rechrome exhaust on an'86 Suzuki Intruder

[pickleboy]

dperk: also keep in mind what fly said about blue coming back. that is a condition of tuning. it is because the carbs are not exactly right. you see it on harleys all the time due to the fact that most harley owners replace the factory cv carb with a s&s that has no midrange jet. so they get rich low end and lean high end, hence the blueing. just some food for thought. that is also why most harley factory and aftermarket pipes use heat sheilds, its more to hide the blue than to protect the rider. just my 2 cents(that all the sense i have)

[fly]

Sence we have a little test and tune going, the blue is from the carb. , when the new pipes were installed it probably let more air flow than the stock pipes, that causes lean mixture and causes more heat from the cylinder to give you that pretty blue look on the pipe. Check your plugs, install new plugs and check them after a ride or if the old plugs or white or light brown then it is too lean, you need to go up on your main jet. The look you are looking for is a coffee brown on the plugs. I not only chrome bikes I work on them, and build them also. My favorite is the shovel, or pan head (HarleyD.).

PICKLEBOY!!!!!!!!! you wouldn't happen to know of a basket case (shovel, pan, or KNUCKLE) just laying around, I am looking for another project.

Don.. if you can email me a pic or a link to a pic for you bike

[dperk]

I always thought the bluing effect was just caused by heat over time. Thanks for the info. I have never even "fired" the bike since I purchased it a few weeks ago. The previous owner told me (yeah, I can trust him), that it doesn't run too good idling, and in the mid-range. But once it's opened up, it runs strong.

This might be the problem (or part of it) you just described. He put larger pipes on it, but didn't change the jets to compensate for the better breathing of the bigger pipes. I am planning on a tune-up right after the paint job is done. I have a problem: I don't like anything that isn't perfect. This is why I never even started it up. I want everything done right, before I ever ride it for the first time.

About the exhaust shield. Could you describe what kind of a shield you could design, and make it look good?

Hey, thanks for all the info, Don

[fly]

If you want to call me so we can get exactly what you need you can at (601)549-6914. Leave message if no answer. I looked on ebay at a suzuki vs700 to get a idea and I think I can help you out, you might want to check the bike out it was going for parts, just punch in suzuki vs700.

[dperk]

I've been out of town for a few days due to a funeral in the family. But, anyway. I have a search on ebay for exhaust pipes for my bike. I did see the ad on there about parts to fit my bike, and yes I did inquire about exhaust pipes-no luck!

Also whenever I see someone selling engine parts that will fit my bike, I ask if the exhaust pipes are available.

I am still interested in knowing what kind of heat shield can be built to cover up the inferior problem I am having. If anyone can build me something that I can bolt/mount on without too much difficulty, I am interested.

Thanks to all that have responded,

Don

[dperk]

The person that's painting my bike does not have a digital camera, so no pics from him.

I usually go to the town where my bike is located every few weeks. I'll take my camera with me, and I'll get some good pics to post.

Don

[fly]

Don,

The offer still stands by me, I just need the pipes so I can get the bends exactly the way they need to be. The sheilds will cover just the couplen and blend into the larger section of the pipe. Unless you have a idea of your own, besides it is your bike, and I am offering my help to get you what you like for you new bike.

Originally Posted by fly

PICKLEBOY!!!!!!!!! you wouldn't happen to know of a basket case (shovel, pan, or KNUCKLE) just laying around, I am looking for another project.

Hmm !!!!!! Another project.. I got more than i can handle ...

[pickleboy]

Originally Posted by fly

PICKLEBOY!!!!!!!!! you wouldn't happen to know of a basket case (shovel, pan, or KNUCKLE) just laying around, I am looking for another project.

hey fly i will check in to one i know of and see if he still has it. it is a basket but complete 64 pan/shovel fl. i will let you know.